International firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has appointed Taimur Malik, the former Middle East head of legal at metals and mining company Vale, as counsel at its  Muscat office.

Malik, who has joined Curtis’ corporate and infrastructure development group, has advised clients on a wide range of corporate transactions and projects, in matters ranging from power and infrastructure to insolvency and real estate. His most recent projects in Oman include the country’s first multibillion dollar dry dock in Duqm, and Oman’s first multibillion dollar iron ore pelletising plant and distribution centre in Sohar.

“We are delighted to welcome Taimur Malik to Curtis,” said Bruce Palmer, managing partner of Curtis in Oman. “He brings a wealth of international experience from the private sector in a wide range of matters that will help Curtis continue to expand both in Oman and around the world.”

Shaheen Pasha is Middle East Regional Editor at ALB. Follow us on Twitter:@ALB_TheBrief.

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