Trowers & Hamlins has promoted managing associate Kate Marshall to partnership in Oman.

Marshall specialises in corporate matters ranging from fundraisings, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures to supply and distribution agreements and corporate governance.  She acts for both public and private companies across a industries including telecommunications, IT, FMCG, manufacturing and property development.

In Oman, Marshall has been involved in a number of projects, including the formation and IPO of Oman's first Islamic bank and the Ghubrah independent water project, the largest project of this type in Oman.

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Kate to the partnership,” said Majid Al Toky, Trowers’ resident managing partner in Oman, in a statement. “Her reputation and experience in Oman and the Middle East mean she is a valuable asset to the firm. Kate's promotion is well deserved and provides further support to meeting the needs of our clients.”

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