Al Tamimi & Company’s corporate and commercial department leverages a depth of expertise in advising on transactions across the GCC region, having acted in numerous cross-border M&A, capital markets, venture capital, restructuring, and commercial contract mandates. The Amman-based office is chaired by Khaled Saqqaf and he is praised by clients as ‘exceptional at handling complex situations efficiently while ensuring top-quality service’. Dana Abduljaleel is highly active in restructurings and energy sector M&A, while Hamzah Abu Hassan is experienced in both public and private M&A. Tareq Madanat also plays a leading role in the team regarding joint ventures, contract drafting, regulatory, and M&A matters.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Jordan
Al Tamimi & Company
Praxisleiter:
Khaled Saqqaf
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Dana Abduljaleel; Hamzah Abu Hassan; Tareq Madanat
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‘Al Tamimi stand out for their strong technical expertise, diverse team, and clear understanding of the commercial nature of transactions. They provide practical, business-focused legal advice that aligns closely with client objectives.‘
‘The team stands out for their professionalism, technical strength, and client-focused approach.‘
‚Khaled Saqqaf is exceptional at handling complex situations efficiently while ensuring top-quality service. His calm, solutions-driven leadership sets him apart.‘
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Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants
Fielding ‘depth, professionalism, and market influence’, the corporate and commercial practice at Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants offers expertise that encompasses transactions involving private equity, real estate, facilities, and the aviation sector, as well as leasing, financing, and acquisitions. Khaled Asfour continues to lead the team and routinely advises on joint ventures, financing, securities, M&A, and other transactions. Jumana Toukan and Basel AlHadidi are also key members of the group, serving as key points of contact for financing transactions, aircraft leasing, and project finance matters. Lubna Masoud and Farah Alrefai are also leading members of the team.
Praxisleiter:
Khaled Asfour
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jumana Toukan; Basel AlHadidi; Lubna Masoud; Farah Alrefai
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‘Zu’bi Law stands out as one of Jordan’s premier firms, combining international standards with deep local expertise across banking, finance, and corporate transactional work. It’s dubbed Jordan’s magic circle firm.‘
‚The team is known for its precision, commercial awareness, and ability to deliver practical solutions in complex, high-value matters.’
‘The Zu’bi Law team is widely recognized for its depth, professionalism, and market influence.‘
Kernmandanten
Brookfield
Al Youm Bakeries
Amana Capital
Central Gas
EBRD
SME Fund JO
Lunate
Jordan Capital & Investment Fund Management Company
Qatar National Bank
Platinum Equity
Strategy
Avolon
Aercap
Engine Lease Finance Corporation
Bank ABC
Embraer
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Housing Bank for Trade and Finance
Nebras Power
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- Advised Jordan Capital and Investment Fund Management Company on the acquisition of a significant minority interest in Al Jazeera Agricultural Company PSC, a fully integrated poultry processing company, by way of share sale and subscription of new shares.
- Advised AlYoum Bakery and its shareholders on the investment by Saudi Jordanian Investment Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, in AlYoum Bakery through a capital increase and share subscription.
- Advised Brookfield-led consortium comprised of First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mubadala, ADQ, and Olayan on its acquisition of Network International, involving the first-ever acquisition in Jordan of an electronic payments provider by an international consortium.
Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Clients rate the corporate and commercial division at Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP as ‘responsive, commercially minded, and practical’. The team offers a depth of expertise in corporate M&A, incorporations, fintech, and investment mandates, with considerable cross-border experience in the GCC, Europe, and elsewhere. The Amman-based team is jointly led by its senior partners, comprising Tawfiq Tabbaa, a key contact for investment, financial, and other transactions, the ‘highly professional and meticulous’ Ghaleb Al Faraj is often retained by clients active in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction sectors, and Lana Habash, a go-to practitioner for venture capital, private equity, and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Tawfiq Tabbaa; Lana Habash; Ghaleb Al Faraj
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sarah Khatib
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‘The firm’s team has demonstrated a high level of diversification of knowledge and skills across various areas. Compared to other law firms in Jordan that we have worked with, they consistently employ a more focused, intensive approach.’
‘Knowledge, people and diversity.’
‘Great knowledge of the business and needs available at all times.‘
Kernmandanten
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Hayat Biotech
Chemonics
Zain Cash
Ooredoo Group LLC
National Bank of Iraq
Samsung
SPE Capital
iMENA Group
Foursan Group
Jordan Ahli Bank
Ahli Fintech
Al Majal Group
Mohammad Charchafchi
March Holding Ltd
Micro Fund for Women
Capital Bank
Abu Ghazaleh Group
APIC
Savola Foods Company
Al Mutlaq Group
Alihtirafiyah
Royal Jordanian
Cheil
Zedan Capital LLC
Fayez Advanced Group for Industries FBB
DG Jones
Little Thinking Minds
Arab Drip Irrigation System
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- Advised the shareholders of Little Thinking Minds on the sale of 100% of the share capital of Little Thinking Minds Ltd to US-based educational company, SeeSaw.
- Advised EDITA on the joint venture and acquisition of TJA in Iraq, including restructuring, incorporation of a holding company in the ADGM, and preparation of all transaction and ancillary documents.
- Advised the shareholders of Zain Cash Iraq on the sale of a 51% stake in Zain Cash Iraq to Zain Group, through its subsidiary AlKhatem Telecom Company.
Atwan Global Law Firm - Atwan Attorneys
Atwan Global Law Firm - Atwan Attorneys‘ corporate and commercial team is a favoured go-to for share and asset sales, incorporations, joint ventures, and restructurings, as well as cross-border and commercial regulatory mandates. Founder Rana Atwan continues to head the team and is praised for her ‘remarkable ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance’, advising NGOs, financial, and pharmaceutical companies. Mohammad Atwan and Dalia Neiroukh ably assist with corporate M&A matters with international components, as well as IP, contract and licensing matters.
Praxisleiter:
Rana Atwan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Daliah Nairoukh; Mohammad Atwan
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‘Rana Atwan herself is proactive, provides clear and constructive memos and advice. She is knowledgeable and her experience showed on all the matters she supported us with.’
‘The Best thing I like about Atwan Attorneys is that they are very responsive, and they are very helpful to give the needed service, taking into consideration cost and efficiency, and they always connect us with the right people to achieve what we need.‘
‘They are very responsive and willing to explore uncharted territories.‘
Kernmandanten
Oasis Ventures II LP
Watheeq Smartcity Fund
Watheeq Al-Imdad Fund
Watheeq Internet of Things Fund
Watheeq Proptech Ventures Fund
Entrepreneurial & Investment Projects Development Co. (Oasis500) PSC
Human Engineering Advisory
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- Advised Watheeq Capital, a Saudi-based closed joint-stock company, on various transactions and negotiations.
- Acting for Oasis Ventures II, an early-stage fund manager with a cumulative deployment programme of $300m across MENA scale-ups, in a merger matter which included complex shareholders’ agreements.
Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law
The corporate department at Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law is adept at advising domestic, regional, and international clients, drawing on its broad jurisdictional experience, and it boasts a strong track record in corporate M&A, financial transactions, joint ventures, and other non-contentious matters. Tariq Hammouri heads the team and is especially skilled in cross-border share and asset sales. Yotta Pantoula-Bulmer is a key member of the team for contractual, energy, and pharmaceutical-sector work, while Ahmed Khalifeh and Omar Abu Ayyash are key actors in financing and corporate restructuring mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Tariq Hammouri; Omar Sawadha
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ahmed Khalifeh; Yotta Pantoula-Bulmer; Omar Abu Ayyash
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‘The firm provides reliable and accurate legal advice & their team is knowledgeable and professional, with strong expertise in corporate matters & the pharmaceutical industry.’
‘The individual we engage with at Al Hammouri Firm, namely Yotta Pantoula-Bulmer, consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, Legal awareness, and client focus that sets her apart from peers in the legal industry.’
‘Our lawyer has a professional legal expertise with clear guidance tailored to our needs. They are always accessibile and responsive with extreme respect to deadlines, even short ones. Lawyer also has strong regional understanding.‘
Kernmandanten
The National Electric Power Company
ALK Abello A/S
Jawaker FZ LLC
Arab Potash Company
Electronic Health Solutions
VNG International- Jordan office
ValU
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International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW)
International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW)s team is noted by clients as ‘highly committed, extremely knowledgeable, and dedicated’ and fields in-depth expertise in joint ventures, capital markets, contractual, and corporate M&A transactions. The team is headed by its senior partners, including capital markets and finance expert Salaheddin Al-Bashir, Firas Malhas, and Nancy Dababneh. Malhas boasts a track record in corporate structuring, M&A, incorporation, and other transactional matters, and is ably assisted by Dababneh's broad IP regulation and licensing expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Salaheddin Al-Bashir; Firas Malhas; Nancy Dababneh
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‘Clear and professional advice on legal matters raised in Jordan. Several commercial issues were solved during our long-term relationship.’
‘Clear information given, immediate actions taken.’
‘The continuous support of IBLAW team, Partners and Associates, to our company that includes specialist corporate law, compliance, litigation, employment law, and intellectual property, allowed for comprehensive legal support under one roof and assisted our company to take the best decisions for our business practice.’
Kernmandanten
Aqaba Development Corporation
Arab Potash Company
MadfooatCom for E-Payment PSC
Total Energies S.E
Kasih Food Production Company
Palestinian Trading Company
Tapestry Compliance
Presight AI LTD
Ministry of Investment
Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC
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- Advised Arab Potash Company on a $2.3bn cross-border investment with the UAE to develop Jordan’s national freight railway network.
- Advised MadfoatCom on a strategic equity transaction involving Basata Holding, four major Jordanian banks, and the Social Security Investment Fund.
- Advised Aqaba Development Corporation on the legal structuring of the Aqaba National Vocational Training Complex in collaboration with GIZ and the National Employment and Training Company.
Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons
The corporate and commercial department at Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons is a key point of contact for international commercial and corporate matters, advising domestic, regional and multinational clients from the energy, telecommunications, and aviation sectors, among others, on share and asset sales, leasing, and facilities. Amman-based Ala’ George Musleh heads the team and fields over 24 years of experience in IP, licensing, corporate M&A, foreign investment, and contractual matters, and is ably supported by Haya Moubaydeen's transactional experience.
Praxisleiter:
Ala‘ George Musleh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Haya Moubaydeen
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‘What makes this practice unique is its ability to combine deep sector-specific knowledge with a pragmatic, client-oriented approach. Potential clients would want to know that the team is recognized for its responsiveness, precision, and ability to deliver practical solutions even in complex cross-border matters.’
‘The individuals we work with distinguish themselves through a blend of professionalism, creativity, and dedication to client service. Where many competitors may focus narrowly on the legal dimension, this team consistently looks at the broader business context, ensuring their advice is both practical and strategically relevant.‘
Kernmandanten
Al Husainiyah Power Generation Company
Al Badiya Power Generation Company
Hapag-Lloyd (Jordan)
Al Riyah Real Estate Development Company
GlaxoSmithKline Export Ltd
Adidas Levant Ltd
Multi Service Technology Solutions Inc.
Philadelphia Solar
Amman Asia Electric Power Company
HSBC plc
SITA
AMEA Technical Services Ltd
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- Acted for Al Husainiyah project company, which combines the joint efforts of two other clients (Philadelphia Solar, who is manufacturing the solar panels used and owns 30% of Al Husainiyah, as well as AMEA Power, being the main developer of the project, owning 70% therein).
- Acting for Adidas Levant Ltd before the Customs Department concerning a License Agreement with the parent company.
- Advising Al Badiya Power Generation Company on financial close and expansion negotiations for a 10 MW photovoltaic power plant in Al-Mafraq, Jordan, and advising on the acquisition of a 70% shareholding by Japan Energy, including all related negotiations, documentation, and regulatory filings.
A&T Najdawi
A&T Najdawi fields ‘deep technical expertise and commercial awareness’ in corporate and commercial matters. The team is experienced in acquisition, joint ventures, and IP-related work, as well as employment, capital markets, and venture capital transactions. Thaer Najdawi leads the Amman-based practice and is sought after for his over 30 years of experience in local and cross-border corporate governance and transactional matters. Ahmad Najdawi also plays a leading role, advising clients from the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Thaer Najdawi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ahmad Najdawi
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‘The team at A&T Najdawi stands out for combining technical excellence with a practical, business-oriented approach. They are highly capable in structuring complex corporate transactions and providing commercially sound advice, making them a trusted partner for high-value work. Potential clients would appreciate their responsiveness, depth of expertise, and ability to tailor solutions to unique business needs.’
‘Thaer Najdawi stands out for his exceptional leadership and strategic vision. He combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial understanding, which makes his advice both precise and practical. What distinguishes him from competitors is his ability to anticipate risks while still focusing on solutions that drive business outcomes.’
‘A&T team contains very professional members, they are great and capable at managing and giving legal advice in a very large number of legal aspects, including corporate and commercial, governance, labour, and legal structures.’
Kernmandanten
Greater Amman Municipality
Ministry of Transport
Jordan Telecommunications Public Shareholding Company (Orange Jordan)
MBC FZ (Dubai)
IHG Group (Intercontinental Holiday Inn)
Al Rabya Hotels, Tourism and Commercial CentresCo. Ltd
Tesla P.V.
Jordan Engineers Association
King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center
Roche Diagnostics
Jordan Airports Company
Hayat Communications KSCP
Hansgrohe SE
Madfooatcom
World Bank
Choueiri Group
Karger AG
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG
Larsen & Tuburu
Straumann Jordan
Artelia SA France
Ministry of Investment
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
Jordan Investment Fund
Madfoatcom for ePayments
Nader Group
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- Advised a publicly listed telecommunications company based in Kuwait on the strategic corporate structuring and regulatory establishment of its Jordanian subsidiary.
- Acted as lead legal counsel to a municipal administration client in the legal structuring of an infrastructure initiative exceeding USD166m in value.
- Supported a municipal entity with the legal structuring and implementation of financing instruments related to a large-scale landfill and waste management project valued at over JOD180m.
Abu Sharkh & Shammout Advocates and Legal Consultants
Abu Sharkh & Shammout Advocates and Legal Consultants' corporate and commercial team has experience across the healthcare, energy, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries. Founder Ayman Abu Sharkh boasts a reputation in joint ventures, reorganisations, and other transactions, and he co-heads the team with Rania Shammout and Samah Shammout, who field a track record in insurance, acquisitions, and corporate governance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Ayman Abu Sharkh; Rania Shammout; Samah Shammout
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‘This team stands out for its strong expertise, collaboration, and client-focused approach. What makes them unique is how they combine technical skills with clear, practical advice. Compared to other firms, they offer a more collaborative and approachable style that clients truly value.’
‘The individuals I work with stand out for their professionalism, deep knowledge, and genuine commitment to supporting clients. They combine technical expertise with a very practical and approachable style, making complex issues easy to understand and solve. I especially value their responsiveness, collaborative spirit, and ability to think creatively under pressure.’
‘The team’s overall balance of experience and innovation makes working with them unique. Abu Sharkh & Shammout includes lawyers with diverse expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive advice across multiple disciplines. This internal integration is an advantage not found in many firms that focus on a single field.‘
Kernmandanten
Jordan Hospital
ADCAN Pharma
Rafidain Bank / Jordan
MedNet
Abu Khader Group
ALTRAD Group
Quality Insurance Brokers
TennisPro Jordan
Emirates German Foundations
Comprehensive Multiple Transportation Company
The Ministry of Justice of Iraq
Ibn Sina University for Medical Sciences
Ministry of Water and Irrigation
ActionAid International / Jordan
Nexus Automotive International
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Modern Language Center
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Nasco Automotive
Mindset
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- Advised Jordan Hospital on a joint venture agreement between Ibn Sina University and the Jordan Hospital for the clinical training of medical students.
- Advised TennisPro Jordan on corporate restructuring, foreign employment approvals, and a USD375k share transfer transaction.
- Advised a ALTRAD Group on the corporate restructuring of its Jordan operations and regulatory compliance framework.
Al Khair Legal Attorneys
Al Khair Legal Attorneys' corporate and commercial practice is lauded for its ‘deep legal expertise with a client-focused, commercially minded approach’, and it advises clients on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and contractual and regulatory matters arising from the aviation, financial, and construction sectors, among others. Mohammad Khair Al-Sabbagh boasts over 30 years of experience in transactional mandates both locally and internationally, while practice head Ja’far AlSabbagh leverages broad industry expertise and transactional experience, including on contractual, commercial, and IP-related matters.
Praxisleiter:
Ja’far AlSabbagh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mohammad Khair Al-Sabbagh
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‘Our experience with the firm has been exceptional, as their practice combines deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of business and regulatory realities, which is particularly valuable to us as an audit and consulting firm.’
‘From my experience as a client, what makes this team unique is the way they combine great legal expertise with a very practical, client-focused approach. I never feel like I’m dealing with layers of hierarchy; instead, partners and associates work together seamlessly, which gives me both strategic guidance and attention to detail.‘
‘Al Khair Legal Attorneys’ Commercial, Corporate is partner-led and business-first, with proactive, meticulous associates. The team handles complex JVs and shareholder agreements, multi-stream due diligence, regulatory and foreign-investment approvals, and negotiations through to close.’
Kernmandanten
NEXUS Advisory
Integrated Company for Mobile Payment Services / Dinarak
Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Ltd
Limestone For Mining Industries
Digital Entrepreneurship Development Platform Ltd / Entreviable
Arabian Medical Relief
Parlingo
Première Urgence Internationale
New Era Institute – Victoria Collage Australia
Amman National School
Future Native Holding
Marhaba Co.
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Asamiah International School
Dogan Voyages / Fly Omra
Armada Group
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- Advised Armada Group on the USD7.8m acquisition of a landmark hotel in Amman, Jordan
- Advised Dinarak on its acquisition and full corporate governance restructuring.
- Advised Nexus Advisory and the Prime Ministry of Jordan on a national public sector modernization reform.
Atwan & Partners Attorneys and Legal Consultants
Atwan & Partners Attorneys and Legal Consultants fields expertise in insolvency, restructuring, corporate M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance, and a broad array of other non-contentious commercial matters. Khaled Atwan heads the team and is sought after by clients owing to his strong track record in domestic and cross-border transactions, particularly those involving GCC jurisdictions. He is frequently assisted by Asmaa Zuwayyed.
Praxisleiter:
Khaled Atwan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Asmaa Zuwayyed
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Kayan Law
Kayan Law's portfolio of clients includes a spectrum of companies from the logistics, mining, energy, and investment sectors. Jumana Telfah and Faisal Al-Lozi co-head the team and provide broad experience in joint ventures, corporate M&A, licensing, and franchising. Basem Sarrif plays a key role in regulatory, contract, and corporate governance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Jumana Telfah; Faisal Al-Lozi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Bassem Sarriff
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Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates
Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates's corporate team is often retained by clients in infrastructure and regulatory matters, including governance, compliance, PPP projects, corporate M&A, and a broad spectrum of commercial matters. Arwa Al Azzeh and Yousef S. Khalilieh jointly lead the Amman-based team with strong track records in the energy, pharmaceuticals, food, and financial industries.
Praxisleiter:
Yousef S. Khalilieh; Arwa Al Azzeh
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‘The team has a wide skillset that covers different topics and jurisdictions, they’re very attentive, and address our needs fast. While we deal with 8 different law firms in different countries (for some local needs), we go to Dajani as our primary lawyers across the whole of our business, for our key jurisdictions, and jurisdictions where we don’t have other lawyers.‘
‘The individuals are very friendly, really want to understand your needs and address them, and are punctual. We sometimes have unexpected scopes of work and everyone is always useful.’
‘The team has a diverse set skills and cross-sector, deep commercial understanding. They have a holistic approach to the work, and in my experience dealing with them, they have constantly brought the right team to the table that has the needed skills and knowledge on the subject.‘
Kernmandanten
Oman Investment Authority
LEEN Pharmacies
Luminus Technical University College
Jordan Airports Duty Free Shops
Baransi Group – BCI
Sanofi Winthrop Industrie
Price Waterhouse Coopers/Jordan
Mawdoo3 Ltd
Land Rover Exports Ltd
AMAM VENTURE
ThyssenKrupp Elevators
Central Trade & Auto Co. (Toyota/ Jordan)
Korea Southern Power Company Ltd
Al Razi Drug Store
Daehan Wind Power Company PSC.
Al Kasih Food Production Co.
Saba Energy
BalaBank
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- Assisted USAID Water Governance Activity with a funded tender process to improve water and wastewater services in northern Jordan through legal review and compliance assurance.
- Assisted a client with the structuring of a USD100m cross-border joint venture between Oman’s OIA and Jordan’s SSC.
- Advised Gaza Sky Geeks on supporting Palestinian tech and digital marketing companies in accessing local and international markets.