Bird & Bird And Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co Advised Oman Air On Acquisition Of 90% Stake In SalamAir
Bird & Bird and Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co advised Oman Air on acquisition of 90% stake in SalamAir
The global law firm, Bird & Bird, working alongside the Oman Law Firm, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co, advised government-owned Oman Air on the proposed acquisition of 90% of the issued share capital of SalamAir, Oman. The transaction involves Oman Air acquiring a majority stake in the low-cost carrier while maintaining separate operational identities for both airlines.
Pursuant to the transaction, Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate as independent brands with distinct service offerings and target markets. SalamAir will retain its focus on the low-cost segment, while Oman Air will continue as the Sultanate’s full-service national carrier.
The Bird & Bird team was led by Simon Allport (Partner), with support from Will Holder (Senior Associate) and a wider team across Singapore.
The Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co team was led by Mansoor Malik (Partner).
Bird & Bird (often called "twobirds") is a prominent international law firm known for its deep expertise in technology, intellectual property (IP), and sectors being transformed by the digital world. Founded in London in 1846, it has grown into a global network with over 1,700 lawyers across 32 offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa and Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co (AMJ) is a top-tier, independent Omani law firm headquartered in Muscat. Established in 1979, it is the largest law firm in Oman.
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