A & T Najdawi Law Office’s project finance practice is regularly instructed by prominent public and private sector clients, for example the Ministry of Transport, Tesla and the Greater Amman Municipality, in projects across a broad range of sectors, including transportation, construction, energy, waste disposal and aviation. Thaer Najdawi, who fields over three decades of experience in the Jordanian legal market, leads the department, supported by senior associate Ezzat Abdin.
Projects and energy in Jordan
A & T Najdawi Law Office
Practice head(s):
Thaer Najdawi
Other key lawyers:
Ezzat Abdin
Key clients
Greater Amman Municipality
Ministry of Transport
Jordan Telecommunications Public Shareholding Company (Orange Jordan)
MBC FZ (Dubai)
IHG Group (Intercontinental Holiday Inn)
Al Rabya Hotels, Tourism and Commercial CentresCo. Ltd (Operator of Kempinski Hotel Amman)
Tesla P.V.
Jordan Engineers Association
King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center
Roche Diagnostics
Jordan Airports Company
Hansgrohe SE
World Bank
Choueiri Group
Karger AG
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG
Larsen & Tuburu
Amman Vision
Hayat Communications Co. KSCP
Work highlights
- Advising on the review of a financing agreement associated with a major infrastructure project.
- Acting as counsel to the Ministry of Transport in relation to the Queen Alia International Airport Project.
- Advising on the financing agreements underpinning loans and grants extended for a large-scale landfill project.
Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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.
Practice head(s):
Khaled Asfour
Other key lawyers:
Jumana Toukan; Tareq Madanat
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.
Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons
The ‘top-notch’ projects and energy team at Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons is ‘highly professional, with in-depth knowledge of the local business environment and provides flexible innovative solutions while complying with regulatory controls and avoiding risks’. Managing partner Safwan Moubaydeen and Ala’ George Musleh lead a department which utilises the firm’s extensive international network to assist clients with major cross-border projects. Senior associate Haya Moubaydeen is a key practitioner.
Practice head(s):
Safwan Moubaydeen; Ala’ George Musleh
Other key lawyers:
Haya Moubaydeen
Testimonials
‘I really appreciate their ability to quickly resolve tough issues and being efficient in processing legal questions.’
‘The team at The Law Firm of Safwan Moubaydeen in association with Dentons is top-notch. They are highly professional, have in-depth knowledge of the local business environment and provide flexible innovative solutions while complying with regulatory controls and avoiding risks.’
‘They know all the nuances and help us protect our commercial risks. The team is highly diligent and meticulous in their approach. We are kept fully informed.’
‘Haya Moubaydeen is a trusted advisor and continues to impress me each day with her enthusiasm, energy and passion for service. She has excellent and deep understanding of our business and requirements, is quick to respond to questions and always provides tailor-made solutions. She is highly reliable and flexible, and we know that we are in safe hands.’
Key clients
Fujeij Wind Power Private Shareholding Company
Gama Güç Sistemleri Mühendislik ve Taahhüt A.Ş. (Gama)
Amman Asia Electric Power Company (AAEPC)
Philadelphia Solar
Al Husainiyah Power Generation Company
Al Badiya Power Generation Company
Al Shams for Specialized Energy Company
Questerre Energy Corporation
Thales Middle East FZ LLC (previously registered under Gemalto Middle East FZ LLC)
HSBC plc
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
Al Sharika AlMahaliya Li Amal AlMiyah Wa AlTaka AlShamsia PSC
Risha for Solar Power Projects PSC
Work highlights
- Advising HSBC on a buyer credit facility worth approximately US$87 million to be issued to Classic Fashion Apparel Industry for financing its garment factories complex in Aqaba.
- Advising Amman Asia Electric Power Company on corporate and commercial matters and day-to-day operations concerning the US$800 million Amman Asia Power plant, known as the IPP3 project.
- Advising Al-Badiya Power Generation Company on achieving the financial closing for the US$22.5 million 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant Facility.
Al Tamimi & Company
Noted for leveraging its strong regional presence to handle complex cross-border mandates, Al Tamimi & Company assists clients with the entire life cycle of projects, including bidding, structuring, financing and planning matters. The group is also adept at handling regulatory issues and dispute resolution. The practice, led by Khaled Saqqaf, is recognised for its expertise in handling energy and infrastructure projects, and regularly represents prominent clients, such as government entities, sponsors and lenders, in transactions. Head of the banking group Dana Abduljaleel is active on project finance work.
Practice head(s):
Khaled Saqqaf
Other key lawyers:
Dana Abduljaleel
Key clients
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)
Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Safwa Islamic Bank
Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (HBTF)
DSV
HSBC
International Financial Corporation (IFC)
Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB)
MBC Group
International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW)
International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is highly active in the Jordanian projects market. The team regularly represents governmental entities and private sector clients in relation to structuring and implementing privatisation transactions. Salaheddin Al-Bashir is a well-respected practitioner, with noted strength in advising on energy, water and transportation projects. Of counsel Eman Al Dabbas is an expert in PPP projects.
Practice head(s):
Salaheddin Al-Bashir; Eman Al-Dabbas
Key clients
The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan
Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP regularly advises major sponsors, developers and lenders on high-value PPP projects. The group leverages a strong regional presence to assist with large projects outside of Jordan, for example in the KSA and Iraq. UAE-based Ashley Halewood heads the firm's Middle East projects offering, and is adept at advising on high-profile transactions across the infrastructure, renewables, oil and gas, petrochemicals and power sectors. Middle East managing partner Tawfiq Tabbaa is a key practitioner, with noted strength in handling Iraq-focused transactions.
Practice head(s):
Ashley Halewood
Other key lawyers:
Tawfiq Tabbaa
Key clients
Alfanar Energy Company
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
FCC Aqualia
International Water Distribution Company
Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co. LTD
Acciona Agua S.A
Al Ayuni Investment & Contracting Co
Tamasuk Holding Company
Alinma Bank
Siemens Bank
Riyadh Bank
MUFG Bank
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Warba Bank
Voltalia
Marubeni Corporation
Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company Limited
Desert Technologies Industries Factory CJSC
Natixis Bank
BNP Paribas
Ministry of Energy, Iraq
Ministry of Water, Environment & Agriculture, Saudi Arabia
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Osama Sukkari & Associates - Attorneys at Law
Osama Sukkari & Associates - Attorneys at Law's team handles a steady stream of complex energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the oil, water and renewable energy sectors. Practice head Anwar Sukkari has considerable experience advising on projects spanning multiple jurisdictions, ranging from the UAE and KSA to Bahrain and Iraq. He is ably supported by associate Feras Sukkari.
Practice head(s):
Anwar Sukkari
Other key lawyers:
Feras Sukkari
Key clients
Bank of Jordan Plc
SYH – Jordan (IKEA)
Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residence
Al Rajhi Bank
Bank of Jordan – Bahrain Branch
Jordan Islamic Bank Plc
Arab Islamic Bank
King Hussain Business Park
Bauer International
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – Jordan & Regional Office
International Medical Corps (IMC) – Regional Office
INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization
Partners for Good (NGO)
Mideast Aviation Academy
Site Group for Services and Well Drilling
Work highlights
- Advising the developer of a landmark complex on the development, design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for Net Metering Systems with a capacity of 1,156.68kWp for a period of eleven years.
- Advising on a proposed project for the establishment of a USD 33 Million factory for the production of yellow phosphorus (P4) in Jordan.
- Advising on the sale of a manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (UAE).