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B&CO — Baqi, Al Balushi & Co (Law Firm)

Specialized Sectors

Investment and Entrepreneurship

With the growing innovation landscape and the government’s focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the entrepreneurship sector has emerged as a key economic driver in the Sultanate of Oman. This rise has been accompanied by an increasing demand for agile and precise legal services that support the speed and dynamics of entrepreneurial and investment activity. Entrepreneurs often face critical legal challenges during the stages of establishment, expansion, funding, or even partnership dissolution.

At B&Co, we believe that supporting entrepreneurs goes beyond formal incorporation. We provide intelligent legal structures that safeguard rights and mitigate future risks. We also offer tailored legal counsel to investors in funds and startups, with a focus on contractual and structural aspects.

Services

Scope of services

Our scope of services in this sector includes, but is not limited to:

  • Establishing and registering startups, sole proprietorships, and SMEs.
  • Drafting and reviewing Founders’ Agreements.
  • Preparing investment, alliance, and early-stage funding agreements (Seed & Series Funding).
  • Assessing legal risks related to business models or digital pricing mechanisms.
  • Drafting Terms of Use and Privacy Policies for emerging platforms and applications.
  • Protecting intellectual property for startups (logos, software, trademarks).
  • Supporting negotiations with investors and support entities such as the Authority for SMEs Development.
  • Structuring safe exit strategies and drafting arbitration clauses and share transfer provisions.

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    Strategic legal services across employment relations, labour disputes, and termination, prioritizing clients’ interests while ensuring full regulatory compliance.