Est. 1972 / Muscat · Dubai · London

Counsel of distinction, rooted in the Sultanate.

For half a century, Al-Hanai & Crane has counselled the Sultanate's leading families, institutions, and enterprises — bringing the discipline of international practice to the rhythms of Omani commerce.

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A practice rooted in trust

We do not chase every matter, nor every client. We choose carefully — and once chosen, we stand resolutely. Our work is conducted in private chambers and quiet rooms, far from the press release. Discretion is our discipline.

Khalid Al-Hanai

Managing Partner

02 — Practice

Selected areas of counsel.

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Corporate & Mergers

Advisors of choice for cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and strategic combinations across the GCC and beyond.

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Complex Litigation

Trial-tested counsel for the matters that define institutions — from boardroom disputes to landmark commercial appeals.

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Private Wealth & Trusts

A dedicated practice for principal families, single-family offices, and the careful stewardship of multi-generational assets.

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International Arbitration

A regional bench of advocates conducting proceedings before ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre.

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Regulatory & Investigations

Discreet representation in matters before the CMA, Central Bank of Oman, and parallel regulators across the GCC.

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Intellectual Property

Strategic counsel at the intersection of innovation and law — patent, trademark, copyright, and trade-secret matters.

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03 — In their words
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A firm that consistently demonstrates the rare combination of intellectual rigour and commercial pragmatism.
General Counsel Omani Industrial Conglomerate
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When the matter is existential, you call Al-Hanai & Crane.
Principal GCC Single Family Office
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Their litigation team is, simply, the best in the region.
Chief Legal Officer Regional Investment Bank
04 — Counsel

The partners, at a glance.

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Khalid Al-Hanai

Managing Partner — Muscat

Heads the firm's Corporate practice; chair of the Executive Committee.

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Jonathan H. Crane

Senior Partner — London

International arbitration; counsel to sovereigns and state-owned entities.

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Aisha Al-Balushi

Partner — Muscat

Cross-border M&A across the GCC; capital markets advisory.

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Marcus Okonkwo

Partner — Dubai

Complex litigation and regulatory enforcement defence.

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