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Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants Offices
14 IBN AL-FAREDH STREET
PO BOX 35267
AMMAN 11180
Jordan
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Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants > The Legal 500 Rankings
Jordan > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
The corporate and commercial practice at Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants has an excellent track record in handling high-profile transactions in the Jordanian market, with a particular focus on high-value acquisitions in the electricity, IT, insurance, and banking and finance sectors. The firm boasts a diverse client base, with major sponsors, lenders and corporates on the roster. Managing partner Khaled Asfour brings extensive experience in handling complex M&A, joint ventures and financings, often for companies in the real estate, energy and mining sectors. Jumana Toukan is a key contact for M&A and project finance. Counsel Tareq Madanat is a key name to note.Practice head(s):
Khaled Asfour
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Tareq Madanat not only understood our main concerns and interests from the very beginning, but proved throughout all the time we worked together a deep understanding of the M&A practices as well as general corporate local laws. He is very clear in his explanations (even when talking about complex issues), precise in drafting and efficient in his way of working. Very reactive, kind and always willing to address our different concerns.’
Key clients
Brookfield
EBRD
Proparco
Qatar National Bank
Softbank
Zalloum Group
HSBC
Government of Canada
Airport International Group
Capital Bank of Jordan
Work highlights
- Acted for the joint lead managers in connection with the US$1.5 Billion Eurobond program launched for the Government of Jordan.
- Advising a client on share purchase agreements for four solar projects in Jordan, as well as negotiations with the buyer and the restructuring of loans.
- Advising Actis on its acquisition of a majority stake in Yellow Door Energy.
Jordan > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is home to a team which is 'experienced in litigation'. The group's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including banking, commercial, insolvency, labour and IP disputes. Senior partner Sharif Zu’bi and senior counsel Edward Qassisiya are leading figures, with substantial experience in both litigation and arbitration. The pair are ably supported by senior associate Rashed Khalifah, a commercial and tax litigation expert.Practice head(s):
Sharif Zu’bi; Edward Qassisiya
Other key lawyers:
Rashed Khalifa
Testimonials
‘They have a diverse team.’
‘The team brings all perspectives to the issue, and they formulate a clear strategy to support their clients.’
‘Rashed Khalifa is young but very bright and experienced in construction litigation.’
‘Sharif Zu’bi is very knowledgeable and honest.’
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Key clients
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
LG Electronics
Albemarle Corporation
Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
Gadora Tobacco PSC
Allnex Germany GmbH
Al Zawrae Internation Company LLC
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)
Work highlights
- Assisting the Jordan Bromine Company and Albamarle Corporation in connection with various investment matters, including a major tax dispute with the local tax authority.
- Advising Motion Pictures Association and its member companies on local anti-piracy actions.
- Advising Arab Towers Contracting Company (ATCCO) on a multi-million-dollar dispute against the Water Authority of Jordan, arising out of a major water conveyance project.
Jordan > Projects and energy Tier 1
Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is well known for its solid projects practice, and is equally strong in the project finance space. The group is noted for advising on prominent energy projects throughout the region, with a track record in handling instructions from the nuclear, oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. Managing partner Khaled Asfour and Jumana Toukan are leading figures in the department, which continues to represent key regional clients such as the Capital Bank of Jordan and Jordan Phosphate Mines Company in matters. Counsel Tareq Madanat is a key name.Practice head(s):
Khaled Asfour
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Meridiam
EBRD
National Bank of Greece
Adenium Solar Energy
Capital Bank of Jordan
NovaSource
Jordan Phosphate Mines Company
Housing Bank for Trade and Finance
K-EXIM
Catalyst
AES
Work highlights
- Acting for the consortium led by Meridiam in connection with the proposed desalination plant in Aqaba and the water conveyance system to Amman.
- Representing the lender in deal structuring, negotiating finance and security documents and conducting due diligence in relation to five solar projects.
- Advised Jordan Phosphate Mines Company on the development of a waste water treatment plan in one of their mines being developed by Engicon.
Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants > Firm Profile
Ali Sharif Zu’bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is the premier law firm of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
We were founded in 1921 by the late Sharif Ali Zu’bi as a boutique firm located in Nazareth, Palestine. Throughout our century-long history, we have built an exceptional track record that is unparalleled across the region. Today, we are recognised as the law firm of choice and the entrusted partner for the most significant and complex matters, in Jordan and the Middle East.
We offer a full range of quality legal services and our highly regarded capabilities extend to virtually all areas of practice, including corporate, commercial, banking, finance, regulatory, litigation, and arbitration matters. We have particular strength in foreign investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, government and infrastructure projects, project finance, privatisation, PPPs, as well as enforcements of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Exceptional client service is our priority. We are renowned for our comprehensive understanding of our region’s dynamic legal landscape and our clients’ evolving businesses. Our substantial involvement and extensive experience in complex, cross-border matters enable us to render tailored, high-quality service to all our clients. Each client consistently receives our best resources, attention, and service.
We take pride in the exceptional talent and calibre of our attorneys. Our attorneys collaborate across practices and specialities to seamlessly provide superior service to our clients. Our committed and sophisticated partners have earned various accolades for shaping many of the most significant legal matters in Jordan, and continuously pass on their knowledge and expertise to our associates. Our dedication to ongoing legal education and training, supervision, peer review, and quality creates a forward-thinking environment that benefits each of our clients.
We are well positioned to support our clients with matters across the Middle Eastern region. As example, with the establishment of our Iraqi practice in 2003, we have drawn upon our unique contacts and deep understanding of the Middle East region to effectively advise our clients on foreign investments and financing initiatives across a broad range of industries in Iraq.
As we embark on our second century of partnership, we remain committed to our founding values: superior service and unrivalled counsel to our clients.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Khaled Asfour | ||
Banking and finance | Saleh Abdel Ati | ||
Capital markets | Khaled Asfour | ||
Construction | Saleh Abdel Ati | ||
Construction | Lubna Hawamdeh | ||
Corporate and commercial | Saleh Abdel Ati | ||
Corporate and commercial | Lubna Hawamdeh | ||
Dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration | Sharif Zu'bi | ||
Energy and resources | Khaled Asfour | ||
Energy and resources | Jumana Toukan | ||
Foreign investment | Sharif Zu'bi | ||
M&A and joint ventures | Lubna Hawamdeh | ||
M&A and joint ventures | Khaled Asfour | ||
M&A and joint ventures | Jumana Toukan | ||
Privatisation and public-private partnership | Khaled Asfour | ||
Privatisation and public-private partnership | Jumana Toukan | ||
Project finance | Sharif Zu'bi | ||
Project finance | Khaled Asfour | ||
Project finance | Jumana Toukan | ||
Telecommunications | Saleh Abdel Ati | ||
Telecommunications | Lubna Hawamdeh | ||
Litigation and Arbitration | Sharif Zu'bi |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Saleh Abd El-Ati | Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial Section with expertise in litigation,… | View Profile | |
Mr Khaled Asfour | Managing partner and Head of Projects and Major Transactions Section. Acted as… | View Profile | |
Mrs Lubna Hawamdeh | Partner with expertise in general corporate and commercial counselling, privatisation projects, mergers… | View Profile | |
Tareq Madanat | Counsel | View Profile | |
Edward Qassisiya | Co-Head of Section and Special Counsel. | View Profile | |
Miss Jumana Toukan | Partner. Has worked on several financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and has… | View Profile | |
Mr Sharif Zu'bi | Senior partner and litigation section partner with wide experience in general civil… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 30Languages
Arabic English FrenchMemberships
Energy Law Group (ELG)- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Projects and energy