Less than a month after its formation, SNR Denton International law firm has seen its Muscat head of infrastructure and projects, Mary Allan, lured away by US firm  Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle (Curtis).

Allan, who will continue to be based in the Omani capital, focuses on projects in the utilities and energy sectors. While at Dentons, much of her work was on behalf of GCC governments whom she advised on regulatory issues for new power and water projects, among other things.

Allan’s appointment increases the number of partners across the firm’s Middle East practice to six. In addition to its presence in Oman, the firm also has offices in Istanbul (opened in 2008) and Dubai (2008).ALB

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