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Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates
FOURTH FLOOR, JORDAN TOWER BUILDING
5 THAQAFA STREET, SHMEISSANI
AMMAN 11183
Jordan

Jordan > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates has a solid presence in Jordan’s corporate and commercial legal market, and is recognised for its capabilities in acting for international and domestic clients in the space. Arwa Al Azzeh has extensive experience in advising on foreign investments, M&A and business restructurings. Yousef S. Khalilieh is a highly regarded corporate practitioner, with three decades of experience in assisting with corporate matters across multiple sectors, including aviation, construction, telecoms and e-commerce.

Practice head(s):

Arwa Al Azzeh

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Expertise, attention to detail, availability, professionalism, knowledge and experience.’

Key clients

Luminus Group (Quds for Development)

Khalidi Hospital Medical Centre

Daehan (Kospo – Tafileh Wind Project)

Mawdoo3 Limited

ArabiaWeather

Tamatem Inc.-Krafton

Faylasof

EFG Hermes

Amarenco UJ2 Jordan

Spectrum International for Renewable Energy

Jordan Airports Duty Free Shops-Dufry/Jordan

Cartlow

Environmental Laboratory for Microbiological & Chemical Analysis

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Jordan LLC

Arab Bank Switzerland

King Hussein Bridge Terminal Project- Government of Jordan

Makane/MENA Digital

Nafsika Skourti

Jabbar Group

Labotic (Maqsam)

QahwaBLK

Amam Ventures

ABDULREHMAN ALGOSAIBI G.T.C

Jaguar Land Rover

Nielsen IQ- Africa, Middle East & Pakistan

Sanofi Pasteur

Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advising AMARENCO on the potential acquisition of the KARAK energy project.
  • Advised a consortium on a bid to purchase a 51% stake in the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC).
  • Advising the Government of Jordan and the International Finance Corporation on the development of new passenger and cargo processing facilities at the King Hussein Bridge Crossing Terminal in Jordan

Jordan > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates' disputes team, led by Omar A. Nabilsi, is particularly focused on contentious construction matters. The group acts for clients in both litigation and arbitration, with a track record in handling work under FIDIC rules in the latter area. Nabilsi is singled out for his expertise in handling commercial litigation and complex international disputes.

Practice head(s):

Omar A. Nabilsi

Key clients

ABDULREHMAN ALGOSAIBI G.T.C

Jaguar Land Rover

Nielsen IQ- Africa, Middle East & Pakistan

Sanofi Pasteur

Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.

In 1990, attorney Rajai K. W. Dajani founded a pioneering law firm in Amman, Jordan to provide the highest quality legal services on an international level. Since then, the firm has grown as a leading consulting firm that continues to expand and gain comprehensive expertise in all areas of the law.

Rajai K. W. Dajani & Associates’ areas of expertise cover agency distributorship and corporate; commercial and transactions; insurance and maritime; intellectual property and information technology; international, litigation and arbitration; mergers and acquisitions; real estate and qualified industrial zone projects; public; private sector and privatization and other transactions, telecommunications and information technology.

Our team has the local and international knowledge and expertise that serves as your gateway to Jordanian business and investment. We put the needs of our clients first. Even as referrals from our core client base increase and the firm grows, we continue to believe in serving our clients with the utmost professionalism, ever-mindful of the highest ethics.

Rajai K. W. Dajani & Associates maintains a working relationship with top law firms worldwide. Our members, paralegals and counsels provide a range of services to industry leaders operating in Jordan. Our diverse team of lawyers and associated offices in Amman and throughout Jordan bring together decades of combined experience to offer clients the representation they need to conduct business in Jordan and beyond.

Our team of expert legal advisors and professional corporate lawyers are experienced in responding efficiently and proficiently to any advice and enquiry. Since its establishment, the team at Rajai K. W. Dajani and Associates has consistently reflected success in the quality of the legal services rendered to clients. The team fully understands the needs of its clients, enhancing its ability to provide clear, efficient and prompt advice based on a real understanding of the issues raised and both local and international laws and regulations.

At Rajai K. W. Dajani and Associates, our vision is to continue providing legal services to international standards in a commercial and responsive manner. Today, our market leading presence and experience makes us the first choice among the leading national and international corporate and financial institutions looking for Jordanian legal advice. Indeed, we remain committed to developing areas of legal services in Jordan that have not reached the same standards as transactional practices require.

The firm has a motivated and highly-experienced team with a broad range of skills that cover a spread of sectors, such as criminal, general civil and commercial practices, international trade, construction, foreign investment, franchise and distribution, arbitration and international trade. For more detail on our diverse skills, please see slide 27, Resources and Qualifications.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing partner Yousef S. Khalilieh ykhalilieh@dajanilaw.com +962-6-568 0111
Photo Name Position Profile
Arwa Al Azzeh photo Advocate Arwa Al Azzeh Senior Associate. Ms. Al Azzeh has substantial experience in advising on corporate…
Yousef Khalilieh photo Advocate Yousef Khalilieh Managing Partner Mr. Khalilieh has extensive experience in commercial practices, specialising mainly…
Omar Nabilsi photo Mr Omar Nabilsi Partner/Head of Litigation Department
Number of lawyers : 15
Number of Administrative and Financial Officers : 5
Arabic
English
Jordan Bar
IBA (International Bar Association)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Legal 500
IFLR
Chambers and Partners
Chambers & Partners
Martindale-Hubbell
Other offices : Amman

The firm: In 1990, attorney Rajai K. W. Dajani founded a pioneering law firm in Amman, Jordan to provide the highest quality legal services on an international level. Since then, the firm has grown as a leading consulting firm that continues to expand and gain comprehensive expertise in all areas of the law.

Associates’ areas of expertise cover agency distributorship and corporate; commercial and transactions; insurance and maritime; intellectual property and information technology; international, litigation and arbitration; mergers and acquisitions; real estate and qualified industrial zone projects; public; private sector and privatization and other transactions, telecommunications and information technology.

Our team has the local and international knowledge and expertise that serves as your gateway to Jordanian business and investment. We put the needs of our clients first. Even as referrals from our core client base increase and the firm grows, we continue to believe in serving our clients with the utmost professionalism, ever-mindful of the highest ethics.

Associates maintains a working relationship with top law firms worldwide. Our members, paralegals and counsels provide a range of services to industry leaders operating in Jordan. Our diverse team of lawyers and associated offices in Amman and throughout Jordan bring together decades of combined experience to offer clients the representation they need to conduct business in Jordan and beyond.

Our vision: Our team of expert legal advisors and professional corporate lawyers are experienced in responding efficiently and proficiently to any advice and enquiry. Since its establishment, the team at Rajai K. W. Dajani and Associates has consistently reflected success in the quality of the legal services rendered to clients. The team fully understands the needs of its clients, enhancing its ability to provide clear, efficient and prompt advice based on a real understanding of the issues raised and both local and international laws and regulations.

At Rajai K. W. Dajani and Associates, our vision is to continue providing legal services to international standards in a commercial and responsive manner. Today, our market leading presence and experience makes us the first choice among the leading national and international corporate and financial institutions looking for Jordanian legal advice. Indeed, we remain committed to developing areas of legal services in Jordan that have not reached the same standards as transactional practices require.

The firm has a motivated and highly experienced team with a broad range of skills that cover a spread of sectors, such as criminal, general civil and commercial practices, international trade, construction, foreign investment, franchise and distribution, arbitration and international trade.

Department Name Email Telephone
Founder, Senior Partner H.E. Advocate Rajai K. W. Dajani rdajani@dajanilaw.com +962 6 5680111
Managing Partner Advocate Yousef S. Khalilieh ykhalilieh@dajanilaw.com +962795549779
Litigation Advocate Omar A. Nabilsi onabilsi@dajanilaw.com +962 6 5680111
Corporate Advocate Arwa T. Al Azzeh aazzeh@dajanilaw.com +962 6 5680111
Arabic
English
French
Jordan Bar Association
International Bar Association
Jordan Strategy Forum
The American Chamber of Commerce
Jordanian Japanese Cultural Association