The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Jordan > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is a mainstay of the corporate finance market, regularly chosen by clients from across a range of industries, including banking, hospitality, retail, mining, and pharmaceuticals. Managing partner Khaled Asfour, who is highly experienced in aircraft acquisitions, leasings and financings, has a strong track record for commercial work. Jumana Toukan splits her time between projects and M&A. Saleh Abd El-Ati leads the team which also includes senior partner Sharif Ali Zu’Bi.

Obeidat & Freihat is one of Jordan's top destinations for legal support on high-end corporate finance transactions and commercial projects. Co-managing partner Thamer Obeidat and Hussam Al-Kurd are both very active on the M&A front, while Ward Tarawneh is highly experienced in banking and finance.

Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's highly rated team is primarily based in Amman, and is praised for its 'good knowledge of local legislation'. Nadim Kayyali leads the team, with Lana Habash being one of the main contacts on the M&A front. Clients benefit from the firm's strong global and regional network. Managing partner of the Middle East, Tawfiq Tabbaa divides his time between Jordan and the Iraq office. Senior associate Sarah Khatib is also noted.

Al Tamimi & Company's Jordan office has an experienced corporate team led by Khaled Saqqaf, who also heads the firm's Iraq office. In addition to M&A, banking and capital markets, the practice advises on licensing, franchising, real estate, employment, construction and intellectual property.

International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) has been a major fixture in Jordan's legal market for some time, a standing that is underpinned by its strong corporate finance offering. This includes a mix of M&A, restructuring, financings, joint ventures, and distribution agreements. Salaheddin Al-Bashir  is the main partner in this area.

Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates is a popular choice for international clients and is regularly referred work by global law firms. Recently, the firm has handled several major deals in the energy sector, and also has good expertise in distribution and franchising agreements, M&A, and commercial real estate. Managing partner Yousef Khalilieh is the main contact.

Zalloum & Laswi Law Firm has cemented its international network by becoming Andersen Tax & Legal Jordan, following a year long collaboration. The firm and its partners are a popular choice with international and domestic clients. Rasha Laswi is a key name for corporate matters and Azzam Zalloum is a market leader for restructuring and insolvency matters.

Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law regularly advises public and private sector clients on complex commercial negotiations. The firm's links to the government were cemented by the fact that former managing partner Tariq Hammouri is now the Minister of Industry Trade and Supply. The team is now jointly led by Yotta Pantoula-Bulmer and Ahmed Khalifeh.

Osama Sukkari & Associates - Attorneys at Law is praised for its 'reliable and responsive' service. The firm has good experience of franchising agreements, M&A, real estate, and more general day-to-day matters. Practice head Anwar Sukkari has a strong reputation.

Qudah Law Firm is praised for its 'professional expertise and positive attitude'. The firm has grown its corporate practice recently, having promoted Bassam Al-Abdallat to partner, and recruited Sufian Bataineh. The firm has a good reputation with international clients, thanks, in part, to managing partner Mohammad Mufleh El-Qudah's strong reputation for international clients.