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.
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‘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.
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Practice head
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Khaled Asfour