Al Tamimi & Company’s corporate practice in Jordan specialises in acting for major international corporations, banks and financial institutions, government institutions, and domestic entities. The team, which reports an increase in complex restructurings and M&A transactions, brings extensive cross-border experience, spanning Iraq, the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Practice head Khaled Saqqaf is highly regarded for his expertise in the capital markets and M&A spaces, and is equally adept at handling commercial contracts. Dana Abduljaleel is well versed in handling transactions with an Iraqi focus, and senior counsel Hamzah Abu Hassan has particular expertise in public and private M&A.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Al Tamimi is a dynamic firm and provide an excellent service. They are flexible in terms of fees and can tailor the fee structure based on the client's needs. They know their jurisdiction and deliver on time.’

  • ‘Khaled Saqqaf is my go to person for all matters in Jordan, he is knowledgeable and brings a big wealth of experience that cuts across different jurisdictions.’

  • ‘Hamzah Abu Hassa is a great negotiator, has excellent M&A experience across the region and is knowledgeable of the requirements for publicly listed companies.’

  • ‘The Al Tamimi team were very solution-focussed and were able to utilise their significant prior deal experience to support our project effectively. Their knowledge of the Jordanian banking market proved highly valuable and they were able to provide holistic advice across a range of matters. ’

  • ‘Dana Abduljaleel was proactive in coming up with bespoke solutions where required and her support in driving our project towards a successful closing is greatly appreciated.’

  • ‘Able to give great advice, great response and timely communication.’

  • ‘Highly experienced team.'

Key clients

  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • National Bank of Kuwait
  • LG Electronic
  • Jordan Kuwait Bank
  • MasterCard
  • Nord Anglia Education
  • Abu Dhabi Developmental Company ADQ
  • Maersk
  • MBC Group
  • Baker Hughes
  • Nestle
  • Kuehne + Nagel
  • Japan Energy Capital
  • DSV Logistics
  • ZenHR
  • Telecommunications Regulatory Authority

Work highlights

  • Advising Standard Chartered Bank (“SCB”) on the sale of its business and assets to Arab Jordan Investment Bank (“AJIB”).
  • Advising the Jordanian Government and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority on a settlement and restructuring agreement, and the launching of the 5G Telecom License.
  • Advising Nord Anglia Education on the acquisition of a 100% stake in Amman Academy.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Khaled Saqqaf

Other key lawyers

Dana Abduljaleel, Hamzah Abu Hassan