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International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) Offices
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International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) > The Legal 500 Rankings
Jordan > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The practice at International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is well regarded by a broad range of corporations and private businesses throughout Jordan and the wider Middle East, and has an excellent track record in advising on complex M&A, real estate development matters, securities issues and capital markets work. Firas Malhas leads the practice and is sought after for assisting businesses with corporate structuring issues, as well as regulatory matters. Malhas is supported by Nancy Dababneh, who leads the IP group and has expertise in advising on licensing and franchising agreements and privatization work.Practice head(s):
Firas Malhas; Nancy Dababneh
Testimonials
‘Professional advice, prompt actions and arrangements taken.’
‘Friendliness and punctuality.’
‘Easy to contact and quick response.’
Key clients
Al Rabya Hotels, Tourism & Commercial Centers Co. Ltd (Kempinski Hotel Amman)
Al-Kasih for Canned Food Production
Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT)
Aqaba Development Company (ADC)
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA)
Arab Potash Company
Arab Researchers for Managing Training and Forums (ARIJ)
Bank of Jordan
CCI International Holland BV (CCIIH BV)
Coca Cola Bottling Company of Jordan
Columbia University Middle East Research Center
Deel Inc.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Ferrero S.P.A
Fromageries Bell
GoMyCode
Hunland Trade KFT
IHC Merwede Holding B.V.
Money for Finance
MVL Group
Near East Foundation
SourceitHR
Specialized Technical Services (STS)
Total Energies
Urban Justice Center – International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)
Zain Jordan
Jordan > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The strong team at International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is well known for representing local and international clients before all levels of the Jordanian courts. Corporate and commercial litigation is a core strength for the group, which is also adept at handling contentious matters for clients in the construction, real estate, employment, and banking and finance sectors. The practice is spearheaded by Salaheddin Al-Bashir, Firas Malhas and Salim Kopti, as well as intellectual property head Nancy Dababneh.Practice head(s):
Salaheddin Al-Bashir; Firas Malhas; Nancy Dababneh; Salim Kopti
Key clients
Al Rabya Hotels, Tourism & Commercial Centers Co. Ltd (Kempinski Hotel Amman)
Al-Kasih for Canned Food Production
Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT)
Aqaba Development Company (ADC)
Coca Cola Bottling Company of Jordan
IHC Merwede Holding B.V.
Total Energies
Money for Finance
Zain Jordan
Jordan > Projects and energy Tier 2
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
International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) > Firm Profile
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A
International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is one of the leading players known for high-end banking, corporate transactional advice and day-to-day commercial support for both local and international clients. Clients include major international blue-chip corporations, venture capital, private equity funds, banks and multilateral lenders, who also rely on the firm for compliance and regulatory guidance. Firas Malhas leads the team recognised for its expertise in foreign investment, real estate acquisitions and financings.
IBLAW offers several services within the umbrella of the Corporate and Commercial practice. The services include; mergers and acquisitions; corporate compliance and governance; real estate development; labor and employment; taxation; and securities and capital markets. We are active in domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, major mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as equity investments and infrastructure projects.
Practice head(s):
Firas Malhas
Other key lawyers:
Dina Al-Bashir, Mohammad Al-Najdawi
Key clients
- Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC)
- The Jordanian Electric Power Co. Ltd. (JEPCO)
- Arab Potash Company
- Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT)
- JT International (Jordan) Limited
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Coca Cola Bottling Company Jo.
- Continental Exchange Solutions, Inc. dba Ria Financial Services
- AMIDEAST
- Airport International Group
- Columbia University Middle East Research Centre
- Microsoft Corporation
- Microsoft Jordan PSC
- Near East Foundation
- International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
- Total Jo.
- Al Baraka Banking Group (B.S.C.)
- Money for Finance
- Queen Rania Teacher Academy
- Zain Jordan
- Crown Prince Foundation
- International Rescue Commission (IRC)
- Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art & Restoration
- Open Society Foundation
- United States Agency of International Development (USAID)
- Arab Mining Co (Armico)
DISPUTE RESOLUTION (Arbitration and litigation)
International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is highly recognised for its extensive experience in representing local and international clients before local courts and international arbitral tribunals under major international arbitration rules including ICC and ICSID and before arbitration tribunals sitting in and outside the Kingdom. The strength of our firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice lies in our ability to take on some of the most difficult cases litigated or arbitrated locally and internationally for high-profile clients and work effectively with in-house and co-counsel to create the teams required to manage large-scale litigations and arbitrations. Led by Dr Salaheddin Al-Bashir, a well-established arbitrator and member of ICSID Panel of Conciliators, in addition to Nancy Dababneh, Firas Malhas and Salim Kopti, the team litigates corporate and commercial disputes, regardless of the size, complexity and has expertise across practices including breach of contract, international investment disputes, labour, construction, government procurements, intellectual properties, taxation, real estate, distribution and agency, banking & finance, insurance, white collar crime and corporate fraud.
Practice head(s):
Salaheddin Al-Bashir, Salim Kopti, Firas Malhas, Nancy Dababneh
Other key lawyers:
Osama Al-Mestarihi, Ayman Akroush, Samer Billeh, Mohammad Al-Alqan, Etidal Al-Wazani
Key clients
- Aqaba Development Company (ADC)
- Coca Cola Bottling Company Jo.
- Columbia University Middle East Research Centre
- Total Outre’ Mer S.A. France and Total Jordan
- Zain Jordan
- Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors
- Vestas Middle East, S L U
- Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT)
- AMIDEAST
- Careem Jordan
- Soremartec S.A (Ferrero)
- Arab Mining Co (Armico)
PROJECTS AND ENERGY
PROJECTS
IBLAW has a renowned reputation in projects, in particular those related to legislative drafting, public policy and legal reform initiatives. Overall, our firm has worked on major projects with local and regional governments and international entities such as USAID, World Bank, UN etc. These projects include; development of Mizan case management system, KSA Vision 2020 reform projects and major development zones, restructuring of ASEZA, ADC projects, Dubai doing business projects, USAID Rule of Law programs, Palestine justice enhancement programs etc. The activities involved:
- Creating a futuristic social, economic, and institutional legal framework to these areas.
- Advising on the establishment of major special economic zones in the region and drafting the founding laws.
- Provide policy and governance advice as well as legal and regulatory framework advice and counsel in relation to the projects.
- Provide advice on enhancing the efficiency of judicial sectors, governance aspects, litigation process and its components, through Rule of Law.
Practice head(s):
Salaheddin Al-Bashir, Eman Al Dabbas, Nancy Dababneh
Other key lawyers:
Salim Kopti, Osama Al-Mestarihi, Sandra Al-Ramadneh
ENERGY
IBLAW energy specialists have a thorough understanding of the energy industry and have been playing a major role in some of the most significant energy projects in Jordan. Our firm helps clients navigate the myriad of legal challenges that impact the energy sector in Jordan. Our lawyers have extensive experience in all aspects of the development, financing, acquisition and disposition of energy projects. We have represented some of the largest sponsors in the industry and handled some of the highest-profile transactions in the sector that have been taking place in Jordan. We have also represented project lenders, equity investors, as well as acquirers and sellers of energy projects.
IBLAW provided various legal services such as advising on local laws, providing legal advice and drafting services for several major energy projects. These projects include; advising NEPCO and the Government of Jordan regarding an oil shale fired power plant in Attarat Um Ghurdan, advised local and international entities on the legal aspects of the Wind Farm Projects, represented and advised Ma’an Development Company in the Solar Power Project, advised the winning consortium of the Site Selection Work stage and multi-national corporations on the Nuclear Power Plant project, provided legal services for a gas turbine Power Plant in Zarqa.
Practice head(s):
Salaheddin Al-Bashir, Firas Malhas
Key clients
- Jordan National Electric Power Company (“NEPCO”)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (“NEXI,” together with OPIC and SMBC, the “Lenders”)
- The Jordanian Electric Power Co. Ltd. (JEPCO)
- Aqaba Development Company
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar)
- Energy & Mineral Regulatory Commission
- KINGDOM Electricity for Energy Investments (PSC)
- Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
IBLAW has distinguished itself as the leader in the field of intellectual property law in Jordan. Our firm stands apart because our attorneys helped the Jordanian government shape the Intellectual Property regime in Jordan. Our firm enjoys competitive advantage in advising on all aspects of the intellectual property rights in Jordan, being the law firm that had drafted and advocated the Kingdom’s TRIPS compliant IP package of Legislation. Thereafter, IBLAW’s intellectual property attorneys have advised the Jordanian government on the implementation and enforcement of IP legislation. Furthermore, IBLAW were the IP consultants in relation to the signing of the Jordan US Free Trade Agreement.
IBLAW has transferred this exceptional history into a distinguished practice. Our firm drafted and advocated the passage of Jordan’s package of WTO-compliant Intellectual Property legislation, which included amending the Trademarks and Copyright Laws of Jordan as well as drafting and advocating new laws pertaining to Patents; Geographical Indications; Unfair Competition And Trade Secret; Layout -Designs of Integrated Circuits; Industrial Designs and Industrial Models and Plant Varieties. Furthermore, IBLAW handled the World Bank funded project on amending IP legislation of the Palestinian National Authority, this included drafting WTO-TRIPS compliant legislation for Palestinian National Authority.
Practice head(s):
Nancy Dababneh
Other key lawyers:
Osama Al-Mestarihi, Etidal Al-Wazani
Key Clients
- Red Bull GmbH
- Campero International
- Daimler AG
- Rani Refreshments FZCO
- Kasih Canned for Food Production
- Savvy Pharma for pharmaceutical Industries
- Fromageries Bel
- Agrimatco Ltd
- Coca Cola Bottling Company Jo.
- Philip Morris
- Careem Jordan
- Soremartec S.A (Ferrero)
- Ford Motor Company
- Sanofi Aventis
- Fischer holding GmbH & Co.,
- Nokia Corporation
- Jumeirah International LLC.
- SHUAA Capital PSC
- Honda Motors Company
- Mars Incorporated
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- CERRUTI 1881
- Macy’s Department Stores, Inc.
- Compagnie Gervais Danone
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Public Policy and Reform Projects, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Project Finance, Privatization | Dr Salaheddin Al-Bashir Senior Partner | sbashir@iblaw.com.jo | (06) 552 5127 |
Litigation, Dispute Resolution | Salim Kopti Partner | skopti@iblaw.com.jo | (06) 552 5127 |
Intellectual Property | Nancy Dababneh Partner | ndababneh@iblaw.com.jo | (06) 552 5127 |
Corporate and Commercial, Project Finance | Firas Malhas Partner | fmalhas@iblaw.com.jo | (06) 552 5127 |
Public Policy, Regulatory Reforms and Special Projects | Eman Al-Dabbas Of Counsel | edabbas@iblaw.com.jo | (06) 552 5127 |
Client Service Manager - Head of Finance and Administrative Matters | Bothaina Musa Client Service Manager | bmusa@iblaw.com.jo | (06) 552 5127 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ayman Akroush | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Dr. Salaheddin Al-Bashir | Founder & Senior Partner | View Profile | |
Dina Al-Bashir | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Mohammad Al-Nejdawi | Associate | View Profile | |
Etidal Al-Wazani | Associate | View Profile | |
Mohammad Alqan | Senior Lawyer | View Profile | |
Nancy Dababneh | Partner | View Profile | |
Eman Dabbas | Of Counsel – Regulatory and Corporate | View Profile | |
Salim Kopti | Partner | View Profile | |
Firas Malhas | Partner | View Profile | |
Osama Mestarihi | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is a premier Jordanian law firm. The firm is well regarded for its unparalleled knowledge and ability to serve with in-depth experience and intimate knowledge of the technical, institutional and political environments in which our clients operate.
IBLAW was founded by Senior Partner Dr. Salaheddin Al-Bashir, on a vision of a truly modern law firm that offers clients in both the public and private sector with legal services that are compatible with today’s economic needs and challenges. Since its establishment, the firm has quickly grown to include highly resourceful and diverse attorneys and consultants.
IBLAW combines a unique advantage of its unparalleled experience in public policy and legislative drafting with a broad based practice in regulatory affairs and compliance. IBLAW is one of the few local Arab law firms with a specialized and dedicated public policy and legislative drafting practice group.
Our policy work spans both vertical and horizontal. Vertically, we cover all spheres of positive law from multilateral international treaties down to secondary legislation, instructions and circulars. Horizontally, our work spans across different sectors and subject matters including Public Sector Reform, Restructuring, Tax, Governance, anti-corruption and the Rule of Law, Economic and Judicial Reform, Privatization, Finance and Regulation of Public Utilities, Private Sector Participation, Investment Regimes and Special Economic Zones and Sector Strategies and its associated legislation including Information Technology, Communication, Tourism, Capital Markets and Finance.
Our team of 33 lawyers has strong command of the laws of the Middle East, enjoys deep understanding of its judicial decisions and the teachings of the most highly qualified publicists. Most of our lawyers had the benefit of learning in Civil and Common Law countries, and have very strong knowledge to provide a holistic approach in addressing challenging legal issues.
IBLAW provides solid experience in established areas of practice, with up to date knowledge of frontier legal developments, in privatization and PPP, banking & finance, project finance, corporate & commercial, capital market, international trade, intellectual property rights, telecommunications, information technology and litigation.
Our team culture and management style ensure cross-fertilization between different legal disciplines to provide an elite service to each of our clients. Our continuous involvement in flagship projects, complex transactions and high-profile contentious work enabled us to work affectively with demanding clients, other service providers and other law firms. IBLAW has gained formidable experience in managing complex legal projects, working effectively with multiple stake holders, manage complex work schedules, and ensure the quality and timely delivery of output
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: International Refuge Assistance Project- IRAP
TESTIMONIAL: For almost two years, we have worked with Firas Malhas and Dina Al Bashir of IBLAW. I value their responsiveness, prompt communication, and thorough analysis. When I reach out for support on a corporate or employment law matter, I rely on their considered, thoughtful, and actionable advice. Our work with IBLAW has provided a pathway to results; as such, I have and will continue to recommend the firm.
CLIENT: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung- KAS
TESTIMONIAL: We hired IBLAW to register us as a regional office working for Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in the MENA region. Our main concern was that the registration process might not be smooth and would take time. The highly professional work of the IBLAW lawyers’ team- especially Mr. Firas Malhas, Mr. Mohammad Al-Nejdawi and Mr. Izzat made the registration process very easy for us. They guided us throughout the preparation of the documents and then they followed up professionally with the related ministries. We are very satisfied with their work and we will recommend them to other institutions and partners.
CLIENT: Group Bel
TESTIMONIAL: We are pleased to confirm that the IP advisory we receive from IBLAW is highly professional, and reflects an extremely high level of experience of the IP domain. In particular, Partner Mrs. Nancy Dababneh, has a strategic view of the topics, and has met our needs and in a professional and appropriate manner.
CLIENT: Savy Pharma
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with IBLAW, and in particular with Mrs Nancy Dababneh on an IP complex case related to the pharmaceutical industry. Mrs Dababneh is a highly energetic lawyer who is truly interested in providing a valuable service to her clients on timely manner. She has over exceeded what we have had expected. She has enormous capability and expertise to resolve unexpected hurdles in professional manner. She is a self-motivated, trustworthy lawyer and pleasant to work with. We have learnt a lot while working with her and her team and will definitely recommending her to other peers.
CLIENT: STS Arabia
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW consistently provides professional and informative services with a personal touch. They act in the complete interest of the business providing a bespoke approach and documentation to match. They have a deep and accurate understanding of all matters in which we consult them making them invaluable advisors. Thanks to Ms. Dina Al Bashir who is always responsive and a pleasure to deal with and to Mr. Salim Kopti whose prompt and professional advice during the COVID-19 lockdown and beyond has been invaluable. Our experience with IBLAW has been a positive one; and we would certainly recommend IBLAW to other companies.
CLIENT: Arab Mining Co (ARMICO)
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW has expertise in different industries and they assign the most relevant in-depth knowledge of your industry to your case. Being part of a fast-moving market, IBLAW can act with complete integrity at all times. IBLAW has proved beyond any doubt that they are the best in Jordan. IBLAW litigated on our behalf a very delicate case with multiple private and state parties, which was led by Salim Kopti, whom we believe, is one of the best litigators in Jordan. They have deep understanding of all matters in which we consult them. The quality of their services are outstanding.
CLIENT: Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT)
TESTIMONIAL: I would score an excellent satisfaction with IBLAW’s performance, dedication and engagement towards ACT’s best interest especially in their success to win several labour battles. Needleless to mention the professionalism, interpersonal communication skills and efficiency that IBLAW maintains in interaction with ACT. Cases of a political influence across the area and internationally were amongst the cases IBLAW handled and defended. We consider IBLAW as our partners in looking into any dispute or legal challenge ACT may face. A big gratitude to advocate Salim Kopti for his wide and strategic thinking as well as his dedication and commitment.
CLIENT: Solvochem
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW has highly competent lawyers at all levels. Their lawyers can deliver and act with complete integrity in each case. Our complicated legal matters were held by Mr. Salim Kopti who is among the leaders in the field. The firm is very responsive and they follow-up thoroughly all client’s needs.
CLIENT: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
TESTIMONIAL: The largest concern about our legal matter before hiring IBLAW was to have our legal matters handled by a firm that can provide prompt, accurate and commercially practical advice in the banking sector. In this regard, IBLAW had achieved a good level of satisfaction The firm knows the details and nature of our transaction, and needs which makes it easy to discuss new matters and issues that may arise. The response received by IBLAW is usually prompt. I would recommend IBLAW to a peer company in the same field. Last but not least we had enjoyed working with Dina Al-Bashir.
CLIENT: TOTAL Jordan
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW never failed to act with complete integrity, professionalism and deep knowledge in each case we have consulted them in. IBLAW is the elite of Jordanian law firms. We have instructed IBLAW to litigate on our behalf a very delicate cases which were diligently handled by top-notch lawyers led by Salim Kopti whom we believe is one of the top litigators in Jordan. IBLAW are willing to integrate with the clients’ practices strategically.
CLIENT: Ali Saleh Hlaiyel & Sons Co
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW has excellent experience and knowledgebase to handle complex cases. Our cases were led by Salim Kopti who has the skill and expertise of the very best litigators in Jordan. IBLAW has a vast experience and understanding in all matters in which we consult them making them formidable advisors. The quality of the legal services is always beyond our expectations.
CLIENT: Columbia Global Centres
TESTIMONIAL: The team at IBLAW has been a great help to the Center, and has offered sound and helpful legal advice throughout the period we have worked with them. They are incredibly professional and responsive, and are always available to proactively assist with any legal matters that may arise. We consider IBLAW as leading advisers, and are thankful to have selected those years ago to represent us. We would highly recommend them to others.
CLIENT: Chief Legal Counsel
TESTIMONIAL: Our experience with IBLAW showed that their services capture the practical legal effects and implications of the matters they handled for us. Advocate Firas Malhas always provides us with comprehensive legal feedback which reflects the practices adopted by the courts and the related regulatory bodies relevant to the matter. Indeed, when we seek advice from Advocate Firas Malhas we know that we will be obtaining legal feedback which is comprehensive, practical and that assists in taking business decisions.
CLIENT: Rabya Co- Kempinski Hotel Amman
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW represents us in many delicate cases which are held professionally by excellent lawyers led by Mr. Salim Kopti and Mr.Firas Malhas who we believe are one of the best lawyers in Jordan. Following up with the client is the highest priority of all IBLAW team. The quality of the legal services are outstanding. We have been with IBLaw for more than ten years, we highly recommend IBLAW as a legal representative of any big company in any field as their quality of work is beyond any expectation.
CLIENT: Coca Cola Bottling Company of Jordan- CCI
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW’s level of excellence and phenomenal professionalism is worth noting . Our company had lost major labour disputes filed against it before Jordanian Judiciary, but IBLAW’s handled our labour portfolio which resulted in a major transformation in the results, as we obtained high volume of positive decisions with major results.
Mrs. Nancy Dababneh is highly professional, very cooperative and accessible at all times. Her close supervision had resulted in witnessing a major upgrading in the level of legal services we received. We are extremely grateful to professional skills of advocate Osama Mestarihi who had offered unique solutions for our matters.
CLIENT: Umniah Mobile
TESTIMONIAL: IBLAW proved to be one of the best law firms and a major fixture in Jordan legal market that provides their clients with high-class level of legal services. Advocate Salim Kupti’s rapport and guidance was outstanding all time. He is always open for call and quick updates. He gives all the needed time and attention to each question. His professional, calm, patient, reasonable and confident presence during the challenging time of the settlement proceedings which we were going through, was a key element to resolve our case successfully. We recommend IBLAW to anyone who is looking an exceptional client experience.