Aiman Odeh
Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal ConsultantsBakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ disputes practice is home to ’one of the strongest legal teams not only in Jordan, but in the region‘. The group is very well versed in handling complex investment, environmental and labour disputes, and is equally adept at advising on regulatory and administrative issues. Managing partner Firas Bakr has extensive expertise in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving construction, engineering and infrastructure projects; he co-heads the department with Aiman Odeh, who is ’a natural leader, and will never shy away from hard work and hard decisions‘. Odeh is particularly well regarded for advising on high-value investment disputes.
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‘Excellent lawyers who are super diligent and go beyond the call of duty. ’
‘The individuals I know are Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr. Both are excellent lawyers, and Aiman Odeh in particular must be one of the best lawyers in Jordan, if not the wider region. Both also care deeply about their cases, and give absolutely everything. ’
‘One of the strongest legal teams not only in Jordan but in the region.’
‘Aiman Odeh is one of the finest lawyers in the region. Great integrity and deep experience of international litigation in the region. A wonderful lawyer to work with - brilliant with clients and manages and coordinates large multi-jurisdictional teams effectively and efficiently. A huge pleasure to work with.’
‘Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr are truly excellent. Having worked with or opposite others in the Jordan market, Aiman and Firas remain at the very top of the tree. They handle cases and clients extremely well, and always provide enormous direction and security on the substance of their cases. ’
‘Aiman Odeh is a natural leader, and will never shy away from hard work and hard decisions. He brings quality and expertise to his work, which is always at the very highest level. ’
- ‘Firas Bakr is always excellent. He is preeminent in Jordan in banking matters, and is always ready to lead difficult cases. ’
Key clients
- Arab Potash Company
- Arab Bank
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Central Bank of Jordan
- Islamic Development Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Kuwait Finance House
- Philip Morris Jordan
- 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.
- National Integrated Industrial Complex (a subsidiary of National Holding Abu Dhabi)
- DAMAS
- ART
- Dubai Contracting Company
- National Electric Power Company
Work highlights
- Represented the Government of Jordan and National Power Electricity Company (NEPCO) in litigation against Attarat Power Company.
- Represented Sheikh Omar bin Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi in a multimillion-dollar investment arbitration.
- Defended Grand Hyatt Amman against claims arising from the 2005 terrorist bombings.
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Firas Bakr
Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal ConsultantsPractice head
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Aiman Odeh, Firas Bakr