Dispute resolution in Jordan

Al Tamimi & Company

The dispute resolution division at Al Tamimi & Company is routinely retained by clients to advise on commercial and corporate disputes in the financial, real estate, maritime, telecommunications, and construction sectors. The team is experienced at advising clients before the Court of Cassation and other appellate courts, as well as the ICC, DIAC, ICSID, and other arbitral bodies. Samer Al Zuriekat and Khaled Saqqaf jointly head the team, offering expertise in claims, recoveries, regulatory, financial, and labour disputes. Raneem Asad is sought after for her expertise in civil and commercial disputes, including enforcement, insurance, and regulatory disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Khaled Saqqaf; Samer Al Zureikat


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Raneem Asad


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Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ dispute resolution team is noted for its ‘ability to combine deep local knowledge with international standards of dispute resolution’.  The team is well-known for representing clients in international arbitration proceedings and high-level commercial and corporate litigation, offering support across the full gamut of tax, corporate, financial, and energy-related disputes. Sharif Ali Zu’bi fields broad experience in disputes pertaining to finance, projects, infrastructure, and foreign investment, and jointly directs the team alongside Edward Qassisiya. Lubna Masoud is a key member of the team for infrastructure, construction, and real estate disputes. Ali Bitar and Rashed Khalifah departed the team in 2025 and 2023 respectively.

Praxisleiter:

Sharif Ali Zu’bi; Edward Qassisiya


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lubna Masoud; Abdullah Khasawneh


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‘This practice combines the strong local expertise with client centric approach. The team led by Sharif Ali Zu’bi is very dedicated to clients and very sensitive to their needs. The team is very sharp and has a diversified sector-specific experience that allows them to understand complex situations and engage with the clients in discussions and analysis at a very detailed level.’

‘Sharif Ali Zu’bi is a very well respected and experienced lawyer who is capable of tailoring well thought out strategies for any case. He is very sharp and capable of understanding the most complex technical cases and hence devises the best legal approach for every case.

‘The quick response and follow up and the ability to understand the concerns and deliver legal solutions.’

Kernmandanten

ABB AB


AES Levant Holding B.V.


PepsiCo


Jordan Phosphate Mines Company PLC


Jordan Bromine Company


Siemens AG


Abbot Laboratories


GlaxoSmithKline


Airport International Group


Distribution & Collection Company S.A.L


LG Electronics


Albemarle Corporation


Consolidated Contractors Company


Gadora Tobacco PSC


Allnex Germany GmbH


Lesaffre


Indo- Jordan Chemicals Company LLC


Bausch Health


beIN Sports


Turner Broadcasting System Europe Ltd


Paramount Pictures Corporation


Nickelodeon UK Ltd


Disney Enterprises Inc.


Apple Radio Programming LLC.


Visa


Azadea Group (Lebanon)


Lubatex Group


Willis Lease Finance Corporation


Motion Pictures Association


Bank Audi


Petredec Ltd


Americana Group


DAE Capital


Hikma Pharmaceuticals


Reinsurance Group of America


Sama Jordan


Hardee’s (US)


Attarat Power Company


Himalaya Drug Company


Cober FZ Co Free Zone Company


Gavi Alliance (Covax)


Smit Lamnalco Onshore Services Ltd


United States Patent Office


Arab Towers Contracting Company


Al Fujeij Wind Power Company


The Commercial & Industrial Co.


Amazon and Davies Wright Tremaine


AM Solar PSC


Libyan Consolidated Contractors Company


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  • Represented the Jordan Bromine Company and Albemarle Corporation in connection with various substantial investment matters, including representation in a tax dispute with the local tax authority.
  • Advising engineering consultancy firm (Dar Al Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners)) on a multi-million-dollar construction arbitration dispute raised by the Arab Potash Company.
  • Defending Gadora Tobacco Company in a customs case concerning alleged inventory discrepancies and a potential financial exposure amounting to tens of millions Jordanian Dinars, involving complex regulatory compliance issues relating to production formulas, inventory classification, and recordkeeping within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.

Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants

Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants' disputes resolution offering is noted by clients for its ‘considerable experience in both international disputes and Jordanian domestic disputes’. The team appears before the ICC, OIC, ICSID, and other arbitral bodies, as well as appellate courts, in the full range of commercial matters, including regulatory, employment, transactional, financial, constitutional, and administrative disputes. Firas Bakr and Aiman Odeh jointly head the team, with Bakr leveraging a wealth of experience in international disputes pertaining to infrastructure, construction, and commercial mandates, while Odeh operates in various financial, licensing, and corporate disputes. Nart Shawash is notable for his work in IP, customs, and insurance litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Aiman Odeh; Firas Bakr


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nart Shawash


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‘A very strong international arbitration practice covering disputes across the Middle East, including investment treaty disputes and construction arbitrations.‘

‚The key strengths are the day to day involvement of its partners – Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr – and their considerable experience in both international disputes and Jordanian domestic disputes. At larger firms, clients can expect nowhere close to this level of personal involvement from partners.’

‘Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr are the standout individuals. I have not met a lawyer who cares as much about his clients as Aiman. He is deservedly highly regarded within Jordan and combines dedication to his clients with real savvy and experience in international arbitration. His legal judgement is flawless.‘

Kernmandanten

Arab Bank


Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Co Ltd


Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C)


Arab Potash Company


ART


AYLA Oasis Development Company


BLOM Bank


Capital Bank of Jordan


Cementra – Jordan


Central Bank of Jordan


Dubai Contracting Company


Emirates Tourism Investment Company


Ernst & Young


Globitel Co. Ltd.


Government of Kuwait


Grand Hyatt Amman


Jordan Insurance Company


National Electric Power Company


National Integrated Industrial Complex


National Microfinance Company


Philip Morris Jordan


ProgressSoft Corporation


Rotana Hotel Management Corporation


Sandoz


Umniah


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  • Representing a client in a dispute against an international engineering firm in connection with a major infrastructure project in Jordan.
  • Represented TRASTA Energy Ltd against the State of Libya in a multi-million-dollar investment arbitration under the Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments among Member States of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.
  • Represented the Government of Jordan and National Power Electricity Company against Attarat Power Company, ICC Case No. 25916/AYZ (c.25917/AYZ).

A&T Najdawi

A&T Najdawi's dispute resolution division offers services in both litigation and arbitration, and has a strong track record in acting for clients in civil, commercial, and corporate disputes, both locally and internationally. The team is experienced in representation before the ICC, LCIA, and other arbitral bodies, as well as in appellate-level litigation encompassing contractual, infrastructure, regulatory, and cross-border cases. Thaer Najdawi leads the team and is highly sought after for his over 30 years of experience in employment, corporate governance, intellectual property, transactional, and environmental disputes. Ahmad Najdawi is another key member of the department for commercial and transactional disputes, as well as international arbitration proceedings.

Praxisleiter:

Thaer Najdawi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ahmad Najdawi


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‘The individuals I work with stand out for their exceptional professionalism, technical depth, and genuine commitment to collaboration and results. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving, often anticipating challenges before they arise.‘

‚I particularly value partners like Thaer Najdawi, whose leadership and clarity in complex projects foster confidence across teams, and associates such as Ahmad Najdawi, who consistently demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills. Their integrity, responsiveness, and dedication to continuous improvement make them trusted colleagues and key contributors to our shared success.’

‘Strong communication abilities, negotiation skills, problem solving capabilities, time management, collaboration, client service, and professionalism.‘

Kernmandanten

Greater Amman Municipality


Ministry of Transport


Jordan Telecommunications Public Shareholding Company


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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  • Acting for a leading German engineering company in a complex commercial dispute arising out of a cancelled tender for the development of a large-scale production facility in Jordan, with competing claims exceeding JOD100m and including contractual breach allegations, procedural irregularities, and damages assessment.
  • Acting for a major Jordanian telecommunications provider in ongoing litigation initiated by a competing operator concerning the regulatory and contractual terms of interconnection services, valued at over JOD250m.
  • Representing a Jordanian municipal entity in a multi-jurisdictional arbitration against a major European development finance institution, which concerns a USD166m infrastructure financing arrangement, and raises intricate cross-border legal and compliance issues.

Al Khair Legal Attorneys

Al Khair Legal Attorneys' litigation practice has an established presence in civil and criminal matters, and is particularly experienced in white-collar crime and corporate fraud matters, in addition to debt and asset recovery and regulatory breaches. Mohammad Khair Al-Sabbagh co-heads the practice alongside  Ja’far AlSabbagh, and both have experience in corporate and commercial disputes; the former’s expertise in criminal disputes complements the latter’s background in advising multinationals before arbitral bodies.

Praxisleiter:

Mohammad Khair Al-Sabbagh; Ja’far AlSabbagh


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‘They are honest and provide professional services.’

‘Manage expectation and update clients on progress.’

‘Demonstrate a strong work ethic reliability, accountability, diligence, possess excellent communication skills, clarity, and active listening skills.’

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  • Acting for a public shareholding company in civil and criminal fraud proceedings exceeding USD150m.
  • Advising a foreign investment entity on INTERPOL red notice defence and cross-border extradition risk.
  • Representing a GCC government body in a high-profile corruption and breach of trust dispute.

Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law

Clients praise the ‘deep legal knowledge' and 'clear commercial mindset’ of the dispute resolution team at Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law. The team’s portfolio of mandates encompasses the full spectrum of contentious matters, including construction, contractual, IP, fraud, and commercial disputes. Omar Sawadha and Tariq Hammouri jointly head the practice and both field a strong track record in financial, commercial, and corporate litigation, as well as expertise in advising both multinationals and regional companies before arbitral bodies.

Praxisleiter:

Tariq Hammouri; Omar Sawadha


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‘The team is exceptionally well organized and reliable. They approach each case with deep legal knowledge and a clear commercial mindset.‘

‚The partners and associates always maintain open communication and consistently follow through.’

‘I’ve worked with Omar Sawdha at Hammouri & Partners, and he stands out for his professionalism, clarity, and steady judgement under pressure.’

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  • Acted for a client in a case against a leading company in the production of ready-mix concrete in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the region, the subject of which is issuing a number of cheques with insufficient balance.
  • Acted for a client in a claim for compensation for damages and moral damages, lost profits, loss of opportunity, and subsequent loss to another Jordanian insurance company as a result of the actions, violations, transgressions, and serious errors committed by the former CEO during his tenure in office.

International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW)

International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW)'s dispute resolution team fields a strong track record in representing clients before civil courts, regulatory bodies, and arbitral bodies, and it often operates in employment, financial, and regulatory cases, as well as contentious corporate and commercial disputes. The team is jointly chaired by its senior partners, which includes Salaheddin Al-Bashir and Firas Malhas, who are notably active in telecommunications and public sector financial disputes, and Salim Kopti and Nancy Dababneh, who are turned to for their expertise in IP, employment, and contractual disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Salaheddin Al-Bashir; Firas Malhas; Nancy Dababneh; Salim Kopti


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‘The team on the ground know the ins and outs of the litigation system in HKJ.’

‘Honest and straightforward communication and opinions. Always available to help.’

Kernmandanten

Jordanian Lebanese Commercial Investment Company PSL.


Kasih Food Production Company


Arab Mining Company


Aqaba Development Corporation


Kuwait Food Company


Coca Cola Bottling Company of Jordan


Japan Tobacco International CO Jordan


Total Energies S.A.


Le Groupe Bel


Pharmalys Laboratories SA


FINCA Microfinance Company, PLC


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  • Representing Japan Tobacco International in parallel fraud litigation and financial asset seizure proceedings in Jordanian courts.
  • Advised Kasih Food Production Company on resolving a JOD580k commercial dispute through strategic negotiation and settlement.

Kayan Law

Kayan Law's dispute resolution team fields a strong track record in the financial, aviation, and food sectors, among others. Maher Badran heads the team and offers over 20 years of experience in damage, transactional, regulatory, and contractual disputes. Nazem Abu Hijleh plays a leading role in financial disputes and international arbitrations.

Praxisleiter:

Maher Badran


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nazem Abu Hijleh


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‘Kayan Law stands out for its unique blend of legal excellence, client-focused service, and forward-thinking innovation. The team combines deep technical expertise with practical, commercially astute advice, ensuring clients receive solutions that are both effective and tailored to their goals.

‘The individuals at Kayan Law distinguish themselves through a rare combination of intellectual rigour, practical insight, and genuine dedication to client success. Unlike many peers, they approach matters with agility and creativity, ensuring not only sound legal advice but also solutions that work in real-world contexts.‘

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Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates

Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates' disputes practice is highly adept at acting for clients in regulatory, contractual, enforcement, and claims proceedings, as well as financial, corporate, and commercial disputes. The team fields a strong track record in the manufacturing, automotive, retail, and infrastructure sectors. Managing partner Yousef Khalileh is a key name to note in this arena, and Omar Nabilsi leads the team, with experience advising clients in arbitration proceedings and appellate litigation. Rabie Al Sajjan and Mohammad Al Majali also play leading roles in litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Yousef Khalilieh; Omar Nabilsi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rabie Al Sajjan; Mohammad Al Majali


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‘They are very smart, reliable and business oriented. It is always a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Yousef Khalilieh is one of the best lawyers in Jordan. He is very strategic, transparent and has an incredibly broad knowledge of the law.’

‘My main contact is with Yousef Khalilieh. He is a supremely capable lawyer who puts his clients first and gives sound legal advice, as well as commercial advice. As an experienced lawyer, he has a wide network of lawyers in other jurisdictions he can call upon when assistance is needed abroad.‘

Kernmandanten

Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.


Nielsen IQ- Africa, Middle East & Pakistan


Avolta Group


Luminus Life Plus


Jaguar Land Rover UK


TK Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH / Jordan Co. Ltd.


Central Trade & Auto Company


Mahmoudia Motors


Majied Al Futtaim Hypermarkets (Carrefour)


Modern Arab Distributers Company


Cellular Trading International


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  • Representing the Arab Bank Switzerland in a claim against Al Ameen for Trading & Industrial Investments in connection with a credit facility in the amount of USD4million.
  • Represented Modern Arab Distributors in a lawsuit against Kasih Food Production in a claim seeking the recovery of 500,000 Jordanian dinars in outstanding credit.
  • Represented Nielson IQ, a global consumer intelligence company, in a tax evasion case involving a claim of approximately USD 674,239, ultimately achieving a full dismissal and final favourable judgment.

Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons

The disputes offering at Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons is often turned to advise on various commercial, corporate, financial, tax, and labour mandates, encompassing both appellate-level litigation and international arbitration proceedings. Ala’ George Musleh directs the practice alongside Dia Zaiter, both leveraging broad expertise in regulatory, commercial, and tax disputes. Haya Moubaydeen is a key member of the team for financial and telecommunication disputes, among others.

Praxisleiter:

Ala‘ George Musleh; Dia Zaiter


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Haya Moubaydeen


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‘They do have wealth of experience.‘

‘They build a good rapport with their client and make them feel at ease dealing with them.‘

‘The best office in Jordan. We are outside Jordan, but we receive service just like we are in Jordan.’

Kernmandanten

adidas Levant Limited/ Jordan


Amman Asia Electric Power Company


Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and American University of Madaba


Fujeij Wind Power Company PSC


Philadelphia Solar Company


Smart Desert Company


Al Jamal Engineers Skincare Company and Clinica Joelle Amman


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  • Acted for the adidas Levant Ltd in all litigation and mediation matters in Jordan, and have been most recently leading on two major customs lawsuits relating to the imposition of royalties and the parameters of intellectual property.
  • Representing Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in all their litigation matters in Jordan, namely in relation to real estate, employment claims, cheques, and financial claims.
  • Advising Smart Desert Company on all of its litigation needs.

Abu Sharkh & Shammout Advocates and Legal Consultants

Abu Sharkh & Shammout Advocates and Legal Consultants's dispute resolution offering advises clients from the construction, healthcare, energy, and finance industries and is primarily active in commercial and civil matters at the first-instance and appellate level. The Amman-based team is jointly led by Ayman Abu Sharkh and Rania Shammout, leveraging 30 and 20 years of experience respectively in labour, IP, recovery, and contractual disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Ayman Abu Sharkh; Rania Shammout


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‘Abu Sharakh & Shammout Advocates and legal consultants have strong capabilities. The team have a strong communication with client team; they always collaborate well with the legal teams in our companies in terms of understanding the lawsuits conditions, submitting the lawsauits on time, etc.’

‘Ayman Abu Sharkh is the hardest working lawyer I have met. He is very smart, always available, knowledgeable, good at getting things done in a very professional way.’

‘One of the best law firms in Jordan.‘

Kernmandanten

South Refineries Company – Iraq


MedNet Jordan


General Company for Foodstuff Trading – Iraq


Comprehensive Multiple Transportation Company (Autobus)


Ministry of Water and Irrigation


Republic of Iraq Government


Rafidain Bank / Jordan


Abu Khader Group


Cape Industrial Services Group


Fly Jordan Airlines


Jordan Hospital


ActionAid International / Jordan


E-Kartak


LATRO / Jordan


Ibn Sina University for Medical Sciences


Quality Insurance Brokers


Nasco Automotive


Dallas Travel and Tourism


Modern Languages Center


Dr. Nader Saab Hospital / Lebanon


Orient Crushing and Contracting Company


Royal Society of Fine Arts


Samha NDS Group / Syria


Lama Hourani Jewelry


Glory Nights / USA


Dina Fashion Factory


Tennis Pro Jordan


BMayne Group / Lebanon


Mellow Mood Hotels


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  • Advised Kina for Automotive Spare Parts Trading on resolving an internal fraud matter involving unauthorised commissions and the unapproved sale of unusable vehicles.
  • Acted for the General Company for Foodstuff Trading (Iraq) in enforcement proceedings before Jordanian courts to recognise and execute a USD 889,592 Iraqi judgment against a Jordanian Company.
  • Represented the Jordanian businessman Nicola Abu Khader in negotiations and resolved a compensation and governance dispute involving a French company that is valued at USD7m.

Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's portfolio of clients encompasses companies from the telecommunications, financial, construction, and aviation sectors, and the department fields a strong track record in both domestic and cross-border litigation. Hani Kurdi heads the team, offering over 20 years of experience in Jordan-based contentious matters, particularly in the telecommunications and aviation sectors.

Praxisleiter:

Hani Kurdi


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‘The collaboration level of the team and the responsiveness are of a high level.’

‚Hani Kurdi is very professional and articulate in his advice to our requests and is always available.‘

‘From my perspective, their intention was to gain a better understanding of the technical concepts involved — even though these aspects are not central to the case — in order to better appreciate our position and to explore where they might be able to support us.’

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