People
The people behind the practice
MRB is a small, deliberately senior practice. Every instruction is led by the Managing Partner and supported by a team that works across Arabic and English.
Founder and Managing Partner
ICC YAAF Regional Representative for Middle East 2026–2028
Maram Rashid Al Balushi
Maram Rashid Al Balushi leads the firm’s disputes, corporate and regulatory work. She advises companies, investors and government-related entities on litigation, arbitration, commercial agreements and regulatory matters, with experience across government contracts, healthcare, construction, technology, insurance and cross-border business.
Her experience spans Omani private practice, government legal service at the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, and international legal training. She practises before the Omani courts and arbitral tribunals and engages directly with regulatory authorities.
- EducationLL.M., Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France · LL.B., University of Reading, United Kingdom
- International trainingDentons, including support to partners in arbitration proceedings
- Government legal serviceMinistry of Justice and Legal Affairs — governmental agreements, legislation, royal decrees and ministerial decisions
- International appointmentICC YAAF Regional Representative — Middle East, 2026–2028. Held personally by Maram Al Balushi.
People
How we work
Senior oversight
Matters are not delegated away. The Managing Partner retains responsibility for each instruction, and clients deal directly with the person doing the thinking.
Two languages, one standard
Advice, drafting, negotiation and advocacy are delivered in Arabic and English to the same standard, so bilingual matters stay consistent across both.
Independence and discretion
As an independent firm, MRB runs careful conflict checks and handles client information with professional discretion.
Plain answers
Risks and options are set out plainly. Clients are told what is likely, what is uncertain, and what it will cost before work begins.