The team at Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons regularly advises multinational commercial companies and major banks on regulatory and compliance issues. The firm leverages Denton’s broader international network to handle multi-jurisdictional transactions within multiple sectors, ranging from finance and energy to infrastructure and aviation. Managing partner Safwan Moubaydeen is a trusted advisor to a number of public and private corporations and stands out for his extensive knowledge of Qatari law. He is supported by Ala’ George Musleh, who regularly handles instructions within the energy sector, specifically renewables, power generation and oil and gas matters. Senior associate Haya Moubaydeen is a key name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Supportive, flexible, dynamic, makes the effort to provide the best solution for the best interest of the client, shares legal advice when required in a professional manner.’

  • ‘The team is unmatched for their high standards of client care and delivery of services with passion, reliability and responsiveness. From the partners down to the associates, the team is highly competent and well-rounded and are consistently trusted to handle our complex matters.’

  • ‘They guide you through complexities of local and international laws and regulations and provide bespoke end-to-end solutions keeping in mind the commercial aspects. The lawyers are extremely responsive, on the ball and very proactive.’

  • ‘Haya Moubaydeen is a highly intelligent lawyer, very smart with strong business acumen and a robust understanding of the local legal landscape in Jordan. She always goes the extra mile and makes the extra effort to understand our business and goals. She has been phenomenal in handling all our legal needs. She is really passionate about her practice, incredibly responsive and ready to undertake any task on any timeline to get the job done.’

Key clients

  • Adidas Levant Limited
  • AerCap Ireland Limited
  • Agence Française de Développement
  • Ahli Bank QSC
  • Al Amar Foods (part of the Domino's Pizza larger group)
  • Al Badiya Power Generation Company
  • Al Hamawi Roastery
  • Al Husainiyah Power Generation Company
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Amazon.com Services LLC
  • Amman Asia Electric Power Company
  • American University of Madaba Company
  • Axa France Vie
  • Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
  • CHANEL Limited FZE
  • CRIF S.p.A.
  • Embassy of Ireland
  • Engine Lease Finance Corporation
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • Fujeij Wind Power Private Shareholding Company
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank
  • Lesaffre
  • Phoenicia for Electricity Plants and Renewable Energy
  • Middle East Telecommunication SAL – MEATEL
  • Philadelphia Solar
  • Seara Food Europe Holding B.V.
  • SITA Information Networking Computing BV
  • Sorouh Energy
  • Thales Amewa FZE (previously Gemalto Middle East FZ LLC)
  • Trilux Medical GmbH & Co. KG
  • True Aero LLC
  • BP Scale Up Factory Limited
  • Citibank, N.A.
  • Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc
  • Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation (KT&G)
  • Smart Desert Company
  • 5Y Technology Limited
  • Questerre Energy

Work highlights

  • Assisting Philadelphia Solar with negotiating and drafting a shareholders agreement for establishing a company in the USA for manufacturing photovoltaic panels.
  • Assisting Smart Desert with drafting and negotiating partnership agreements with several municipalities in Jordan to develop agricultural projects in the desert.
  • Advising the Al-Badiya Power Generation Company on the acquisition of a 70% stake in the company by Japan Energy.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Safwan Moubaydeen, Ala' George Musleh

Other key lawyers

Haya Moubaydeen