Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is well known for its solid projects practice, and is equally strong in the project finance space. The group is noted for advising on prominent energy projects throughout the region, with a track record in handling instructions from the nuclear, oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. Managing partner Khaled Asfour and Jumana Toukan are leading figures in the department, which continues to represent key regional clients such as the Capital Bank of Jordan and Jordan Phosphate Mines Company in matters. Counsel Tareq Madanat is a key name.
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Key clients
- Meridiam
- EBRD
- National Bank of Greece
- Adenium Solar Energy
- Capital Bank of Jordan
- NovaSource
- Jordan Phosphate Mines Company
- Housing Bank for Trade and Finance
- K-EXIM
- Catalyst
- AES
Work highlights
- Acting for the consortium led by Meridiam in connection with the proposed desalination plant in Aqaba and the water conveyance system to Amman.
- Representing the lender in deal structuring, negotiating finance and security documents and conducting due diligence in relation to five solar projects.
- Advised Jordan Phosphate Mines Company on the development of a waste water treatment plan in one of their mines being developed by Engicon.
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Khaled Asfour