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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.

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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sharif Zu'bi, Edward Qassisiya

Other key lawyers

Rashed Khalifa