Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. FALC's published experience includes work for sovereign institutions, public-sector bodies and national regulators.

Read full answer: Does FALC advise government and sovereign entities in Oman?

Legal services may include investment structuring, due diligence, governance, acquisition documentation, fund investments, regulatory analysis, cross-border counsel coordination and dispute management.

Read full answer: What legal services can a sovereign investor require?

Yes. The firm's published experience includes legal work relating to long-term concession arrangements and government-linked infrastructure matters.

Read full answer: Can FALC advise on government concessions?

It is a legal review tailored to the proposed investment, its structure, target, jurisdiction and public-institution requirements. It may examine corporate, contractual, regulatory, governance, financing, dispute and other material legal risks.

Read full answer: What is legal due diligence for a sovereign investment?

FALC's published experience includes a national legislative-drafting mandate involving consultation with multiple government bodies.

Read full answer: Can FALC assist with legislative drafting?

Regulatory legal advice concerns the legal and regulatory framework affecting a business, transaction, institution or activity. The applicable regulator, approvals and obligations depend on the industry and matter involved.

Read full answer: What is regulatory legal advice?

Governance establishes how decisions, approvals, oversight, reporting and accountability operate within an investment or organisation. The appropriate governance structure depends on the institution, transaction and applicable requirements.

Read full answer: Why is governance important for institutional investors?

Yes, where properly instructed and permitted within the engagement. FALC's published experience includes negotiations undertaken in connection with government and regulatory mandates.

Read full answer: Can a law firm negotiate with counterparties on behalf of a public-sector client?

Public-sector matters can involve additional governance, authority, procurement, regulatory, policy or public-interest considerations. The precise requirements depend on the entity, transaction and applicable framework.

Read full answer: How are public-sector transactions different from purely private transactions?

Yes. Public-sector disputes can involve complex contractual, procedural, jurisdictional and regulatory issues and should be assessed in light of the specific dispute and entity involved.

Read full answer: Can sovereign or government disputes require specialist litigation counsel?