MCA Oman advised a prominent Indian bank on the successful acquisition of its former operations in Oman by a leading bank in Oman, marking a landmark transaction within the country’s banking sector. MCA Oman served as a trusted advisor throughout this high-profile and complex engagement, supporting the transaction from strategic planning through execution and post-acquisition transition.
The assignment was led by a senior, multidisciplinary team headed by Mohamed Habib, Managing Partner, drawing on decades of executive, board-level, and regulatory experience within the banking and financial services sector. MCA Oman’s role encompassed strategic advisory, transaction structuring, regulatory coordination, and post-acquisition transition support, ensuring a seamless transfer of operations, obligations, and key stakeholder relationships.
Working closely with senior management, regulators, auditors, auditors, and legal counsel, MCA Oman supported the acquiring bank in navigating critical regulatory, tax, operational, governance, and compliance considerations, while maintaining continuity, compliance, and stability throughout the process. This mandate reflects MCA Oman’s capability to lead complex and high-value banking transactions with discretion, technical depth, and a strong focus on execution excellence in highly regulated environments.
