Thamer is a Partner and Head of SASLO’s Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration Practice. He is also an active member of SASLO’s Corporate team.
With over 14 years of experience, Thamer specialises in a broad spectrum of legal practices, including arbitration, banking and finance, capital markets, restructuring, corporate governance, employment, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, and public-private partnerships (PPP). His expertise extends to the development, financing, and acquisition of significant projects within these sectors.
Thamer’s right of audience before Oman’s Primary and Appeals’ courts, as well as his frequent representation in local and international arbitral tribunals, reflects his extensive experience in dispute resolution. He is also sought after for his role as an Omani Law Expert in various commercial and infrastructure disputes.
In his advisory capacity, Thamer has a wealth of experience counselling sponsors, lenders—including Islamic banks and export credit agencies—and government institutions in Oman and beyond. His work spans the full gamut of the energy and infrastructure sectors, including power, oil and gas, water, wastewater, and other critical infrastructure projects.
Thamer is qualified to practice law in Oman. He is fluent in both Arabic and English.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Corporate Finance, University of Reading, United Kingdom
Qualified Omani Lawyer, Ministry of Justice, Sultanate of Oman
Legal Project Practitioner(LPP), International Institute of Legal Project Management (IILPM)
Thamer has been recognised as "Leading Individual" by The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2023.
IFLR1000 reports that clients describe him as “Easy to deal with and gives prompt responses” and “Attends very quickly to any request at any time.” He is also described as being “Responsive and has strong country and industry knowledge”.
Thamer has been recognised in Chambers Global 2024 ranking, as a notable figure in Omani disputes, most significantly in the construction arbitration space. With capabilities both in litigation and arbitration, he is also experienced in debt recovery matters and employment disputes.
"Thamer has a clear focus. He is open to feedback and views, provides good options and is dynamic and adaptable."
In Corporate & Finance, Thamer is described as "a prominent Muscat-based lawyer with a wide variety of experience in Islamic finance, capital markets and M&A transactions. He is particularly capable in joint ventures and advising international clients on establishing local entities."
"Thamer is strong in his knowledge of corporate loans, syndications, PPPs, and his experience of dealing with regulators. He is smart and a resourceful with a practical approach."