Law Firm & Legal Consultancy
LAW FIRM · SULTANATE OF OMAN
with extended services in London
Dr. Sarhan & Dr. Said Al-Risi Law Firm & Legal Consultancy in the Sultanate of Oman
The firm offers an institutional legal practice that combines legal consultancy with representation in disputes and litigation, through a multi-tier professional team led by Dr. Sarhan bin Suleiman Al-Risi and Dr. Said bin Suleiman Al-Risi, serving individuals and companies across a number of areas of law and business.
If you’re looking for a lawyer’s consultation regarding an existing dispute, a commercial matter, a contract, or a civil, criminal, labor, or real estate case, the engagement begins by understanding the nature of the file and identifying the legal area and appropriate path before initiating procedures.
An Omani law firm with a complete professional structure
The firm operates under an institutional model that brings together legal leadership, appeal lawyers, first-instance lawyers, and trainee lawyers, reflecting the nature of work in law firms that rely on distributing files according to specialization, legal stage, and the requirements of each matter.
Institutional legal practice
A law firm serving individuals, companies, and institutions across a range of practice areas.
A multi-tier team
Appeal lawyers, first-instance lawyers, and trainee lawyers within an organized professional structure.
Multiple legal areas
Companies and investment, disputes and arbitration, civil, criminal, labor, and real estate cases, and litigation and enforcement.
Documented presence since 2019
The firm's registered activity dates back to 2019, and the civil law partnership holds Registration No. 374.
Consult a lawyer in the Sultanate of Oman
If you need a lawyer’s consultation regarding a legal matter, a dispute, or an existing procedure, you can contact the firm to determine the nature of the request and arrange a suitable appointment according to the available schedule.
The request is directed according to the legal area and the nature of the matter, then the appropriate lawyer is assigned to review the file and the relevant documents.
Legal services for individuals and companies
The firm covers a range of legal practice areas for individuals and companies in the Sultanate of Oman, directing each file according to its legal nature and requirements.
Companies, Commerce & Investment
Company formation, commercial disputes, investment, and foreign investment.
Disputes & Arbitration
Arbitration, dispute settlement, and commercial and civil disputes.
Civil Cases & Financial Claims
Civil lawsuits, debt collection, financial claims, and compensation.
Labor Cases
The rights and obligations of the parties to an employment relationship and labor disputes.
Real Estate & Tenancy
Real estate transactions and disputes, lease contracts, and the associated rights.
Criminal Cases & Cybercrime
Representation in criminal cases, cybercrime, and extortion.
Family, Inheritance & Estates
Personal status, family cases, inheritance, and the management of estate disputes.
Litigation & Enforcement of Judgments
Managing lawsuits, following up judicial procedures, and enforcing judgments.
Leadership that combines professional practice with legal research
The firm is led by its founders within an Omani legal practice that combines the management of legal work, professional expertise, and academic interest in the issues and legislation relevant to the Sultanate of Oman.
The firm is led by Dr. Sarhan Al-Risi and Dr. Said Al-Risi, within a professional structure that includes lawyers of various practice levels in the Sultanate of Oman.
Dr. Sarhan bin Suleiman bin Hamid Al-Risi
Dr. Sarhan Al-Risi leads the firm’s work as Chairman and Founder, and his professional presence is tied to advocacy, legal consultancy, and arbitration. He has appeared in public legal discussion as a lawyer, legal consultant, and international arbitrator.
“The Development of Administrative Justice in Morocco and the Sultanate of Oman and the Problem of Non-Enforcement of Judicial Rulings” — a study related to administrative justice and comparative law; the thesis appears in the indexes of the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences in Tangier.
AdvocacyLegal ConsultancyArbitrationAdministrative Justice
Dr. Said bin Suleiman bin Hamid Al-Risi
Dr. Said Al-Risi oversees the firm’s executive management, alongside his professional role in the Omani Bar Association. Through this role, he takes part in topics related to developing the practice of advocacy, professional challenges, and exchanging expertise with international legal and judicial experiences.
“Privatization and Its Consequences – the Sultanate of Oman as a Model” — a doctoral study within the field of public law.
Legal Practice ManagementDeveloping the Legal ProfessionPublic LawComparative Legal Experiences
A legal team operating across integrated professional levels
The firm operates through a multi-level legal and administrative team, allowing files to be organized and work distributed according to the nature of the legal matter, its stage, and the requirements of handling it.
Legal Leadership
Dr. Sarhan Al-Risi — Chairman & Founder
Dr. Said Al-Risi — Chief Executive Officer
Leading the firm’s business, overseeing legal practice, and organizing professional work.
Appeal Lawyers
Lawyers registered at the appeal level within the firm’s team, who take part in managing and following up files and disputes according to their nature and judicial stage.
First-Instance Lawyers
A team of first-instance lawyers working across the various practice areas and in following up the relevant cases and legal procedures.
Trainee Lawyers
They form part of the firm’s professional structure and work within the legal team under professional supervision and in accordance with the requirements of training and practice.
A legal presence in the Sultanate of Oman and an international extension in the United Kingdom
Dr. Sarhan & Dr. Said Al-Risi Law Firm & Legal Consultancy provides its services through a professional presence in a number of locations across the Sultanate of Oman, including Muscat, Sohar, and Shinas, in addition to an extension of its services in London – United Kingdom through City International.
Muscat
The firm’s main presence is in the Muscat Governorate, from which its legal work and the services it provides to individuals and companies are managed.
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Sohar
The firm’s presence in Sohar serves clients and legal work in the North Al Batinah Governorate and the surrounding areas.
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Shinas
The firm’s presence extends to the Wilayat of Shinas, within its network of offices in the Sultanate of Oman.
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London – United Kingdom
The firm’s services extend to London through City International, supporting the handling of matters related to the United Kingdom and business with an international dimension according to the nature of each file.
A clear professional path from the initial request to defining the scope of work
Working with Dr. Sarhan & Dr. Said Al-Risi Law Firm & Legal Consultancy begins by understanding the nature of the matter and its basic associated information, then directing the request to the appropriate legal area and arranging an appointment with the relevant lawyer.
After reviewing the file, the scope of legal work, the relevant procedures, and the fees are defined according to the nature of the matter and what is agreed upon before work begins.
Submit the request
Send a brief description of the matter and the basic relevant information or documents.
Identify the legal area
Classify the request and direct it to the team or lawyer most suited to the nature of the matter.
Review the file
Arrange an appointment to discuss the facts and documents and determine the legal position of the request.
Define the scope of work
Clarify the scope of the engagement, the required procedures, and the fees before legal work begins.
A clear professional and legal identity
Dr. Sarhan & Dr. Said Al-Risi Law Firm & Legal Consultancy is a registered Omani law firm, headquartered in Muscat, with a registered activity location in Sohar, led by Dr. Sarhan Al-Risi and Dr. Said Al-Risi.
The firm operates as a professional legal entity in the Sultanate of Oman, within a structure led by Dr. Sarhan bin Suleiman Al-Risi and Dr. Said bin Suleiman Al-Risi, with a registered presence in Muscat and Sohar.
A professional presence in legal discussion
The firm’s founders take part in legal meetings and talks addressing issues of the profession, legislation, and legal practice in the Sultanate of Oman, alongside topics of arbitration, the judiciary, and the development of the legal environment.
Engagement and the Marriage Contract: Your Legal Rights and Obligations
The rise in judicial disputes when one spouse is a foreigner
The new Law of Advocacy and Legal Consultancy – issued by Royal Decree 41/2024
A discussion of the law, its most important provisions, and what it adds to the path of the advocacy and legal consultancy profession in the Sultanate of Oman.
How will Oman's ratification of the International Covenant change the reality of imprisonment in debt cases?
How will Oman’s ratification of the International Covenant change the reality of imprisonment in debt cases? Today’s episode of #AlWisal_Forum with Salim Al-Amri and his guest: Dr. Sarhan Al-Risi, lawyer, legal consultant, and international arbitrator.
Legal articles and analyses
Topics of interest to individuals and companies in the areas of business, disputes, labor, real estate, family, criminal cases, and arbitration.
Questions about legal consultations and working with the firm
How do I request a lawyer consultation in the Sultanate of Oman?
You can request a lawyer consultation by contacting the firm and briefly explaining the nature of the legal matter. The request is reviewed to identify the appropriate legal area, then an appointment is arranged with the lawyer according to the nature of the file and the available times.
How do I choose a law firm suitable for my case?
Choosing a law firm depends on the nature of the case, the legal area related to it, its procedural stage, and the team’s experience in handling this type of matter. It is also useful to verify the firm’s professional information, the legal team, and the scope of services it provides before starting work.
Does the firm provide legal consultations for individuals and companies?
Yes. The firm handles legal matters concerning individuals, companies, and institutions across a number of practice areas, including companies, commerce, and investment; disputes and arbitration; and civil, labor, real estate, criminal, and family cases, and financial claims.
Can I book an appointment with a lawyer via WhatsApp?
Yes. You can contact us via WhatsApp on the firm’s official number +968 78437373 to request an appointment and give an initial outline of the matter, after which the request is directed according to the legal area and the available times.
What is the difference between a legal consultation and representation in a case?
A legal consultation aims to study the matter, the facts, and the documents and to clarify the situation and the legal options associated with it. Legal representation, on the other hand, involves carrying out an agreed scope of work, such as following up a lawsuit, procedures, negotiations, or others according to the nature of the file.
How is the right lawyer for a file determined?
This is determined according to the subject of the legal matter, its stage, the competent authority, and the nature of the required procedures. The firm’s team includes appeal lawyers, first-instance lawyers, and trainee lawyers across multiple professional levels.
Is the firm one of the registered law firms in the Sultanate of Oman?
Yes. Dr. Sarhan & Dr. Said Al-Risi Law Firm & Legal Consultancy operates as a civil law partnership, holds Registration No. 374, and has its registered head office in Muscat, with a registered activity location in Sohar.
Does the firm have an office in Muscat and Sohar?
The firm’s registered head office is located in North Al Azaiba, Wilayat of Bawshar, Muscat Governorate, and there is a registered activity location in Sohar in the North Al Batinah Governorate.
Contact Dr. Sarhan & Dr. Said Al-Risi Law Firm & Legal Consultancy
You can contact the firm to inquire about appointments, specify the nature of a request, or obtain details for visiting the office in Muscat or Sohar.
Appointments are organized according to the nature of the request and the available times, and the request is directed to the appropriate legal area before the scope of work is defined.