Jordan

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is a leading Jordanian domestic law firm founded in 1921. The firm operates out of its Amman office.  The team is being led by prominent Jordanian lawyers, most notably are senior partner Sharif Zu'bi, managing partner Khaled Asfour and partner Jumana Toukan. The firm boasts of being a market leader in handling major financial and corporate transactions and project work in Jordan.

Highlights  

The firm works alongside a top international law firm in advising Fairfax Financial Holdings on the acquisition of 46.3% of the shares in Gulf Insurance Group. The firm took active role in advising on Jordanian regulatory aspects of the transaction.

A recent example of the firm’s project practice is advising Housing Bank for Trade and Finance on the loan facility to a Jordanian SPV owned by Yellow Door Energy in relation to the development and operation of four photovoltaic solar projects on a wheeling basis.

Testimonials

“Zubi Law brings deep legal expertise and knowledge on complex project finance transactions and regulatory issues which is crucial to the success of our projects.” (Project finance client)

Key clients 

Brookfield Asset Management, Housing Bank for Trade and Finance, International Finance Corporation, KBW and Meridiam.

IBLAW is a full-service law firm based in Amman Jordan. The firm was founded in 1997 by managing partner Salaheddin Al-Bashir who leads the deal team. The firm provides a broad range of corporate and business services to publicly held corporations and private businesses both locally and internationally. The firm has a focus on M&A work and advises domestic and international banks and financial institutions on specialized and complex banking and financial transactions.

 Highlights  

IBLAW advised Aqaba Development Corporation on its partnership with AD Ports Group, leading to the formation of the joint venture, Maqta Ayla. The team navigated the complexities of international maritime and digital infrastructure to draft and negotiate the shareholders’ agreement.

The firm also worked with a magic circle firm in advising on Sequoia 2023 employee offerings. The firm acted as local counsel for Veolia – Sequoia regarding legal and regulatory matters.

Key clients

Aqaba Development Company, Coca Cola Bottling Company of Jordan, MadfooatCom, TotalEnergies and Zain Jordan.

Khalifeh & Partners is a leading firm in Jordan with a history that can be tracked back to 1997 when it was founded by senior partner Ziad Khalifeh. The firm has top-notch financial and corporate practice led by managing partner Ala’ Khalifeh and supported by well-seasoned practitioners such as partner Khaldoun Nazer. The firm advises on a wide range of corporate work including M&A - public and private, joint ventures, disposals and private equity.

Highlights  

Recently Khalifeh & Partners notably advised Jordan Kuwait Bank on issuance of the first green bond in Jordan. The deal served as precedent for subsequent issuance of green bonds in the Kingdom of Jordan.

The team also advised Ab -Invest on the acquisition of a minority stake in Universal Industries Company and is advising Jordan Capital and Investment Fund Management on acquisition of minority stake in Sinokrot Poultry Farms.

Key clients

Ab-Invest, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Government of Jordan, Jordan Kuwait Bank and Yellow Door Energy.

Rajai K W Dajani & Associates was founded in 1963 in Jordan by attorney Rajai K W Dajani. The firm has a team of Jordanian lawyers led by managing partner Yousef Khalilieh. The firm has a prominent financial and corporate offering with broad experience across several areas.

Highlights

The firm’s corporate practice advises major Jordanian companies and domestic banks on corporate and M&A work.

It is mostly recognised in the project development space predominantly for energy and healthcare sector work, where it advises large projects for developers and investors.

Key clients

Abt Associates, Academy for Educational Development (AED), IBTCI, Intiqal, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Kiron and MEDA.

A&T Najdawi Law Office is a leading Jordanian law firm founded in 1970. It has an office in Amman. The firm boasts of over 50 years of accumulated practice in Jordan. The deal team consists of prominent Jordanian lawyers, most notably managing partner Thaer Najdawi and supported by well-seasoned practitioners. The firm has a visible corporate practice which supports every stage of its lifecycle. It is particularly active in restructuring and insolvency related work.

Al Tamimi & Company is a full-service commercial firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dubai. The firm’s presence in Jordan dates to 2008 when it opened its Amman office. Headed by partner Khaled Saqqaf, the Amman office has become one of the most reputable law firms in Jordan especially for its financial and corporate practice. The firm has a thriving corporate M&A practice in Jordan and the MENA Region.

Amman based firm Andersen Legal was established in 1993 as Zalloum & Laswi Law Firm and became a member firm of Andersen Global in 2019.

The firm advises multinational and national companies in diverse sectors including NGOs, healthcare, investment, consulting, technology and energy. The firm is particularly active in advising local and international clients on acquisition of shares and assets in companies.

Key clients

Key clients include F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Novartis, Acted, The Palladium Group, BORDA WesCA, Beyond Capital, MED EL, World Bank / IFC, GIZ and Wurth.

Founded in 1962, Beiruti Attorneys & Counselors at Law is a full-service Jordanian law firm located in Amman.

The firm is visible in the financial and corporate practice, where it advises oil and gas companies on acquisitions, private placements and joint ventures. The firm also advises clients in the technology and construction space.

Khirfan & Partners Advocates is an independent Jordanian law firm founded in 2012. The firm boasts of an ambitious practice built on the collective expertise of its principal lawyers. The firm has a niche and experienced team, led by partner Hazem Khirfan, that regularly advises on complex and innovative deals that require high-level legal analysis. The firm has an active corporate and M&A practice where it advises on investment funds and joint ventures.

Osama Sukkari & Associates is an established full-service law firm founded in 1982 in Amman. The firm has over 40 years' experience of offering legal advice to clients based in Jordan and the MENA region. The deal team is led by Osama Sukkari, the managing and founding partner of the firm. The firm provides comprehensive legal advice on a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters including corporate set-up, restructuring, contract agreements, compliance, M&A and loans.

Rabah & Sharaiha is a Jordanian law firm established in 1986 by its managing partner Nabil Rabah. The firm consists of Jordanian qualified lawyers who advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. The firm has specific specialties in advising financial institutions and has played major roles in various projects with private and public institutions. The corporate and commercial practice of the firm is headed by partner Raed Rabah.

Dentons is a full-service global law firm with a global presence with over 200 offices in over 80 countries.  The firm’s Jordan offices is in Amman, and it operates in association with Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm under the leadership of managing partner Safwan Moubaydeen and supported by partner Ala' George Musleh. The Jordanian team consists of fully integrated team that advises multinational commercial companies and largest banks on corporate matters.