Firms To Watch: Dispute resolution

Amman-based Maher Badran heads the disputes practice at Kayan Law , which is a port of call for property, commercial agency contract, company, IP, and tort disputes, and is retained by participants in the medical, educational, and NGO industries.

Dispute resolution in Jordan

Al Tamimi & Company

Clients note the ‘deep knowledge about the legal and jurisdictional landscape in Jordan’ of the dispute resolution practice at Al Tamimi & Company, which frequently receives instructions from household names from the technology, construction, maritime, insurance, and finance sectors, among others. The team is well regarded for advice on damage claims, shareholder and labour disputes, breach of contract litigation, and commercial arbitrations, both domestically and in foreign jurisdictions. Samer Al Zureikat is frequently sought after for his extensive experience in banking, labour, and maritime disputes, and co-heads the team with Khaled Saqqaf, a port of call for commercial litigation and alternative disputes resolution.  Senior associate Tala Obeidat is a key member of the team, specialising in the financial and maritime arena. Hala Qutteineh left the team in 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Khaled Saqqaf; Samer Al Zureikat


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tala Obeidat


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‘The team is highly qualified, professional, and dedicated.’

‘Samer Al Zureikat rigorously follows up with all requests and requirements. He is well aware of the cases and treats each with the utmost dedication. ’

‘Al Tamimi have deep knowledge about the legal and jurisdictional landscape in Jordan with strong and capable team to handle our legal issues.’

Kernmandanten

Standard Chartered Bank


Housing Bank for Trade and Finance


NCR Corporation


Mastercard


Al Sager Insurance Company


Maersk Jordan


Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank


LG Electronics Levant


United Al Saqer Group UAE


Yacoub Siniora


Careem Networks


Thomas Miller P&I


Jordan Post


MAB Facility Management


Ericsson


IDP Education Limited


Middle East Packing & Trading Co. Sarl (MEPTICO)


Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants fields an ‘exceptional combination of technical expertise and a proactive, client-focused approach’ in its dispute resolution practice, which boasts broad experience in high-stakes, strategic litigation and arbitration. The team handles matters arising from a diverse rapport of regulated sectors, and advises in commercial, contractual, labour, construction customs and IP disputes.  Sharif Ali Zu’bi co-heads the team with Edward Qassisiya, with the former’s experience in transactional and corporate disputes prominently contributing to the team’s output. Associate Ali Bitar is often at the forefront of the team’s mandates, including construction, commercial agency, administrative disputes, and international arbitrations. Rashed Khalifah is also a key member of the team.

Praxisleiter:

Sharif Ali Zu’bi; Edward Qassisiya


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ali Bitar; Rashed Khalifah


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‘The team is very dedicated, professional and knowledgeable about the subject. ’

‘Each individual knows their scope of work very well and is respectful. Nothing is taken for granted. ’

‘I believe that the main features that make this firm the go-to firm are: Specialisation and expertise, client-centric approach, prioritising client satisfaction by offering personalized services, clear communication, and a deep understanding of client goals which builds stronger relationships and trust.’

Kernmandanten

ABB AB


AES Levant Holding B.V.


PepsiCo (Jordan Ice and Aerated Water Company LLC)


Jordan Phosphate Mines Company PLC


Jordan Bromine Company (Private Free Zones)


Siemens AG


Abbot Laboratories


GlaxoSmithKline


Airport International Group


Distribution & Collection Company S.A.L (offshore) (“D&C)


LG Electronics


Albemarle Corporation


Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)


Gadora Tobacco PSC


Allnex Germany GmbH


Lesaffre


Indo- Jordan Chemicals Company LLC


Bausch Health


beIN Sports


Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited


Paramount Pictures Corporation


Nickelodeon UK Limited


Disney Enterprises Inc.


Apple Radio Programming LLC.


Visa


Azadea Group (Lebanon)


Lubatex Group


Willis Lease Finance Corporation


Motion Pictures Association


Bank Audi


Petredec Limited


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 Limited


United States Patent Office (USPTO)


Arab Towers Contracting Company (ATCCO)


Al Fujeij Wind Power Company


The Commercial & Industrial Co.


Amazon and Davies Wright Tremaine


AM Solar PSC


Libyan Consolidated Contractors Company


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented the Jordan Bromine Company and Albemarle Corporation in a major tax dispute with the local tax authority.
  • Advised Motion Pictures Association and its member companies on local anti-piracy actions, which included leading a nation-wide anti-piracy campaign.
  • Represented Arab Towers Contracting Company (ATCCO) in a multi-million-dollar dispute against the Water Authority of Jordan arising from a major water conveyance project.

Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants

Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants‘client roster includes major regional and multinational banks from the energy, leisure, oil and gas, construction, and insurance sectors. The team carries a strong track record in advising clients in cases involving novel or distinct elements, including multijurisdictional commercial disputes, civil claims, and arbitrations.  Firas Bakr leverages considerable experience in transactional, construction and financing disputes and co-heads the team with Aiman Odeh, a port of call for disputes related to concessions, banking, licensing, securities, investments, and regulations.

Praxisleiter:

Aiman Odeh; Firas Bakr


Referenzen

‘The team is comprised of lawyers of exceptional strength and experience, very well-respected even outside Jordan. ’

‘Aiman Odeh is a lawyer of exceptional analytical ability, coupled with a love for detail and hard work. He is one of Jordan’s best lawyers, if not the best. Firas Bakr is a very impressive lawyer, also devoted to detail. Both are a pleasure to work with and have excellent back up within the office. ’

‘Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr are superstars in both the Jordanian market and the Middle East region more generally. They have very wide experience across virtually all sectors. They stand out for the quality of their client base, and the profile of the cases on which they are instructed.’

Kernmandanten

Ministry of Water & Irrigation


Government of Kuwait


Arab Potash Company


Arab Bank


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Central Bank of Jordan


Islamic Development Bank


Standard Chartered Bank


BLOM Bank


Capital Bank of Jordan


Kuwait Finance House


Philip Morris Jordan


Ernst & Young


Sandoz


Cementra – Jordan


Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C)


Jordan Insurance Company


Grand Hyatt Amman


Rotana Hotel Management Corporation


Emirates Tourism Investment Company


AYLA Oasis Development Company


Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Co Ltd


ProgressSoft Corporation


Globitel Co. Ltd.


Umniah


National Integrated Industrial Complex (a subsidiary of National Holding Abu Dhabi)


DAMAS


ART


Dubai Contracting Company


National Electric Power Company


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented the Government of Jordan and National Power Electricity Company (NEPCO) against Attarat Power Company.
  • Represented Arab Potash Company against an international contractor in connection with the construction of a major dike in the Dead Sea area.
  • Represented Grand Hyatt Amman and the owning company against claims brought by the victims of the terrorist bombing of the hotel in 2005.

A & T Najdawi Law Office

A & T Najdawi Law Office‘s boasts a ‘strategic and results driven approach’ in its dispute resolution practice, which is a port of call for high-stakes, strategic litigation, and is sought after by NGOs, multinationals and government entities for its range of experience in breach of contract, civil and monetary claims, employment and labour disputes, along with cross-border commercial arbitrations.  Thaer Najdawi fields over 30 years of experience representing regional and international firms in high-value litigation and is well-supported by Ahmad Najdawi.

Praxisleiter:

Thaer Najdawi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ahmad Najdawi


Referenzen

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

‘Organisation, time management, great at multitasking, articulate.’

‘Dispute resolution has been a main focus of the firm ever since its inception. The firm continuously acted in high-profile lawsuits in litigation and arbitration, and is considered market-leading in this practice area in Jordan, especially with respect to construction arbitration. They have a highly efficient professional team and always actively provide customers with assistance in all aspects to the best of their ability.’

Kernmandanten

Greater Amman Municipality


Ministry of Transport


Jordan Telecommunications Company (Orange Jordan)


MBC FZ (Dubai)


Jordan Decapolis Investments and Decapolis for Financial Investments


King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre


Consolidated Consultants for Engineering and Environment


Jordan Engineers Association


Al Rabya Hotels, Tourism and Commercial Centres Co. Ltd


IHG Group (Intercontinental Holiday Inn)


Tesla P.V.


Hansgrohe SE


Roche Diagnostic


Fuchs Oil Middle East


Abu Dhabi National Paper Mill


Google Inc.


KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG


AMEREURASIAN COMPANY UK LLP


Jordan Valley Authority


Emirates Jordanian Company for Financial Management and Medical Insurance Services


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented a renowned German engineering company in a dispute with a major Jordanian PLC holding company regarding a tender for the construction of a production factory in Jordan.
  • Represented a Jordanian PLC telecommunications company in a lawsuit filed by a competitor.
  • Represented a municipal administration client in a cross-border arbitration against a European financial institution.

Abu Sharkh & Shammout Legal Advocates and Consultants

Abu Sharkh & Shammout Legal Advocates and Consultants‘s dispute resolution practice is experienced in representing clients up to the appellate level, and demonstrates aptitude at commercial disputes, including claims, patents and shareholder disputes, along with a strong presence in fraud-related mandates. Firm founder Ayman Abu Sharkh co-heads the team with Rania Shammout, a port of call for labour, restructuring and commercial disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Ayman Abu Sharkh; Rania Shammout


Referenzen

‘The team is reliable and transparent in addressing all legal issues. I’ve always been quite satisfied with the outcome of their legal efforts. ’

‘Owners as well as all individuals of the firm are quite amicable and sincere and most importantly their time generosity, where they always have all the time to clarify the status of any legal issue.’

‘The firm is always ready to assist, quick with responses and offers great work ethic. What we like the most about the firm is how they manage the cases we refer to them and how they have different lawyers handling the case depending on their expertise, updating us on every case directly after each hearing, even available for phone calls whenever we needed it.’

Kernmandanten

The Turkish Jordanian Company (Gursel)


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


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Fly Jordan on a dispute against the Integrity & Anti-Corruption Commission over a multi-million-dollar aircrafts purchase.
  • Assisted in halting the enforcement of a Syrian Court ruling against Rafidain Bank Jordan.
  • Represented the Comprehensive Multiple Transportation Company (Autobus) in all litigation matters.

Al Khair Legal Attorneys

Al Khair Legal Attorneys‘s clients praise the ‘deep legal knowledge and the attention to the fine details’ of the dispute resolution practice, which is accompanied by broad sector expertise in the financial, healthcare, aviation, investment and shipping industries. Mohammad Khair Al-Sabbagh fields over 30 years of experience in dispute mandates, and co-heads the team with  Ja’far AlSabbagh, who is highly qualified in commercial and business disputes involving local and multinational companies.

Praxisleiter:

Mohammad Khair Al-Sabbagh; Ja’far Al Sabbagh


Referenzen

‘What makes the experience with this group unique is knowledge, honesty, professionalism, and above all the personal touch.’

‘Al Khair Legal Attorneys Team is very structured and everything is done within the context of a plan, with clear next steps and well-managed expectations. They are very professional and experienced.’

‘They are very transparent and their communication skills are exceptional.’

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Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law

Highlighted for its ‘commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and faithfulness to their clients’, the dispute resolution team at Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law leverages a full-service offering to advise on a broad spectrum of contentious matters, including labour, construction, breach of contract and white collar crime. Omar Sawadha jointly steers the practice alongside Tariq Hammouri, both of whom are sought after for their experience in advising local and international clients across the full spectrum of commercial litigation and arbitration.

Praxisleiter:

Tariq Hammouri; Omar Sawadha


Referenzen

‘Their legal staff consistently demonstrates excellent understanding of the complexities involved with our line of work. They are usually ready to get to even minute details and commit time and energy to getting our jobs done with due diligence and caution. Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law have distinguished themselves by their commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and faithfulness to their clients.’

‘The individuals at Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law truly stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and personalized approach.’

‘They are a cross-functional team with high professionalism.’

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Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons

Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons‘s dispute resolution department is sought after for its capacities in commercial arbitration, litigation and mediation. The team is adept at handling contentious tax matters, financial claims, customs and labour disputes in the energy, manufacturing, food, health and financial industries. Dia Zaiter is an expert in tax, banking, commercial and regulatory disputes, and co-heads the team with Ala’ George Musleh. Safwan Moubaydeen departed the firm in June 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Ala’ George Musleh; Dia Zaiter


Kernmandanten

Amman Asia Electric Power Company


Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem


Fujeij Wind Power Company PSC


Philadelphia Solar Company


Smart Desert Company


Al Jamal Engineers Skincare Company and Clinica Joelle Amman


American University of Madaba


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented the client in litigation regarding real estate, employment and financial claims.

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

Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s dispute resolution practice is recommended for broad sector experience, including energy, finance, telecommunications, and construction.  Hani Kurdi leads the team and demonstrates strength in aviation, finance, and telecommunication disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Hani Kurdi


Referenzen

‘Availability when needed, swift replies and diversification of specialties.’

‘Hani Al Kurdi is very professional and available upon need. He takes the extra mile to assist and propose solutions.’

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