- Advising Societe Generale and other lenders and insurers on the leasing of two Boeing 737 and one Boeing 787 aircraft to Oman Air SAOC.
- Advising SMBC Aviation Capital Limited on the leasing of two Airbus A321 aircraft to Salam Air S.A.O.C.
Profile Details
Zarrar Mir
About
Zarrar is a Senior Associate in AMJ’s Banking and Islamic Finance team, specialising in financing, corporate, and commercial transactions. He has extensive experience advising financial institutions, corporates, and project sponsors on high-value financial and commercial deals across Oman.
Zarrar’s practice focuses on banking and finance deals, including syndicated finance and project finance, with a particular emphasis on Islamic finance models. He is recognized for delivering practical, business-focused advice on complex financial transactions and structures.
In addition, Zarrar is the firm’s lead counsel for aviation leasing and finance matters, advising lessors and financiers on aircraft leasing, aviation finance structures, security arrangements and related regulatory compliance.
Experience
Aviation
Banking and Islamic finance
- Advising Ahli Bank SAOG and a syndicate of conventional and Islamic banks on the USD 119,000,000 term and working capital facilities to Sohar Titanium (FZC) LLC’s in connection with its greenfield titanium slag and pig iron plant in the Sohar Free Zone.
- Advising Advario Terminals LLC on USD 115,000,000 syndicated term facilities for refinancing a liquid bulk terminal at the Sohar Port.
- Advising Ahli Islamic, Ahli Bank SAOG on Ijara financing to Izdihar Real Estate Fund for refinancing the acquisition of Lulu Hypermarket, Buraimi and Oasis Mall, Muscat.
- Advising Bank Muscat and a syndicate of conventional and Islamic banks on OMR 37 million term facilities to Towell Infrastructure Projects Company for the development of a water distribution project in Mudhaibi, Oman.
Corporate
- Advising HSBC Oman SAOG in its merger with Sohar International Bank SAOG.
- Advising HSBC Bank Middle East and Gulf International Bank in connection with setting up their branches in Oman.
Shipping
- Advising Bank Nizwa SAOG on musharakah based financing provided to the Sindbad Group for the acquisition and subsequent bare boat charter of 4 bulk carrier vessels and 1 fishing vessel.
- Advising Sohar International Bank SAOG on financing the acquisition and subsequent bare boat charter of 3 bulk carrier vessels.
Testimonials
Throughout his career, Zarrar has been ranked as ‘Rising Star’, “Leading Associate”, “Associates to Watch” by various industry rankings such as Legal 500, Chambers and IFLR1000.
He is also “recommended for Islamic banking mandates” by the Legal 500 (2023).
Chambers Global 2026
“He's very humble, knowledgeable, quick and responsive. He's always delivering beyond our expectations.”
Chambers Global 2025
Zarrar Mir is an increasingly prominent lawyer who has worked on high-profile M&A, finance and regulatory procedures for both domestic and international clients.
“He is very knowledgeable about local Omani law and is good at being commercial and pragmatic.”
“Zarrar is very knowledgeable, friendly and optimistic. His turnaround times are great.”
Legal 500 (2024-2025)
Zarrar Mir is a key name for Islamic finance work.
Zarrar comes recommended by clients for his experience in high-value, complex finance-sector transactions, especially Islamic finance.
‘Zarrar Mir stands out for his approachable nature, having a lawyer that you feel comfortable discussing specific details related to a transaction is extremely valuable when tasked with making important decisions within the context of a large financing.’
‘Zarrar Mir is knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and technically strong.'
‘Good to work with.'
‘Zarrar Mir is fantastic - incredibly responsive and very helpful.'
IFLR 1000 (2023-2024): Financial and Corporate
“A rising star. Extremely clear communication of complex issues and highly responsive.”
Expertise:
Banking and Finance
Commercial
Islamic Finance
Real Estate
Additional Details:
Admissions
- Member, Lincoln’s Inn
- Advocate High Courts, Pakistan
Education
- Bar Professional Training Course, University of Law (2014)
- LLB (Hons) (University of London International Programme) (2013)
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Publications
- Chambers Global 2026 – Banking Regulations
- Chambers Global 2025 and 2026 – Overview article on Corporate & Finance
- Islamic Finance and Markets Law Review 9th Edition (Oman Chapter) – The Law Reviews
- Title to Land in Diminishing Musharakah Structures – Islamic Finance News (IFN)
- Banking Regulation 2024 (Oman: Law & Practice) – Chambers Global Practice Guides
- Considering Islamic Private Equity Funds – Islamic Finance News (IFN)