Advocate Arwa Al Azzeh > Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates > Amman, Jordan > Lawyer Profile

Advocate Arwa Al Azzeh

962 6 5680111 aazzeh@dajanilaw.com

Work Department

Rajai K. W. Dajani & Associates Law Firm is a pioneering law firm in Amman, Jordan, providing the highest-quality legal services on an international level. The firm was founded in 1990, and has grown as a leading consulting firm that continues to expand and gain comprehensive expertise in all areas of the law. Its team of 14 counsels provide a range of services to industry leaders operating in Jordan and abroad and has the local and international knowledge and expertise that serves as a gateway to Jordanian business and investment. Rajai KW Dajani's areas of expertise cover a range of industry sectors, including privatisation projects, government-related projects, aviation, mergers and acquisitions, general civil and commercial practice specialising mainly in construction contracts, renewable energy, telecommunications, media, e-commerce, international trade, foreign investment, franchise and distributorship, and litigation.

The firm adheres to the goal of excellence and maintains a working relationship with top law firms worldwide.

Position

Senior Associate. Ms. Al Azzeh has substantial experience in advising on corporate operations, foreign investment, merger and acquisition deals and business restructuring.
Ms Al Azzeh is also experienced in intellectual property matters, cybercrime law, international labour law and human, legal and economic rights.

Ms. Azzeh also advised on a variety of regulatory proceedings, including numerous matters pertinent to the renewable energy industry, such as the development of renewable energy portfolio standards, contract approvals, security documentation, licences and governmental permits, wheeling rules and net metering standards, as well as providing opinions on policy and legislative strategy relating to legislation and laws that are of concern to the renewable energy industry.

Career

Associate, Rajai K. W. Dajani  Law Office, 2010;
Associate, Islah Law Firm, 2005 – 2008;
Trainee, Ra’ad Al-Abdallat Law Office, 2003 -2004;
Legal Intern, Victoria Legal Aid Office, Australia.

Credentials

Engaged with several high-profile wind power projects to build, develop, design, construct, own, operate and maintain a wind farm facilities in Jordan. Ms. Arwa provided a full range of legal services which included, among others, advising, developing and refining the legal aspects of and the implementation of the appropriate ownership and organization structure for the project company (including the formation of the project company, preparing the Memorandum and Articles of Association, by-laws etc.; registration of the company; obtaining all local licenses, authorizations and filings etc.); advising on the application for obtaining licenses, permits, approvals; reviewing and advising on local law matters; reviewing project agreements including the Power Purchase Agreement, the Transmission Connection Agreement and the Government Guarantee Agreement, advising on the financing documents and relevant security arrangements; providing of legal support on real estate matters including the drafting and filing of land lease agreements and the assignment thereof; providing a capacity and authority opinion in respect of the project company; assistance with conditions precedent documentation (e.g. board resolutions, directors’ certificates etc.); working closely with the sponsors and the project company to achieve all the conditions precedent and milestones throughout the stages of the project .

Engaged with the Arab Bank (Switzerland) in connection to securitization and lending related matters. Recently advised and represented the Arab Bank (Switzerland) in a transaction related to the Saudi Oger US$1.03 billion syndicated loan, in addition to a wide range of securities-related transactions before the Securities Depository Centre including, but not limited to, placing and releasing pledges against deposited securities issued by public shareholding companies.

Provided legal advisory consultancy services to the Arab Bank (Switzerland) with regard to the enforceability of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and the implementation of the Closing out Netting Agreement in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, if one party should become insolvent under the applicable insolvency laws.

Advised on the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Swicorp’s acquisition of a 33% stake in Luminus Group. Advised on a multi-store acquisition deal, representing MAF Hypermarkets LLC (MAFH), a United Arab Emirates-based subsidiary of the Majid Al Futtaim Group.

Heavily involved in the ‘portal’ mergers and acquisition sectors involving several acquisitions and capital venture deals.

Publication:

Venture Funds in Jordan for the Jordan chapter on January 18, 2021 Investing In 2021 Chambers Global Practice Guide.

Electronic Signatures in Jordan/CHAMBERS GLOBAL PRACTICE GUIDES-Investing In- 2022

Insight into the Investment Environment in Jordan-CHAMBERS GLOBAL PRACTICE GUIDES, Investing In… 2023

Languages

English and Arabic

Memberships

Member of Jordan Bar Association

Member of Golden Key International Honor Society

Member of Board of Trustees-Luminus Technical University College

Education

Master of laws (L.L.M) with high distinction,Deakin University, Australia;
Postgraduate Diploma International mergers and acquisitions practice, University of Law;
London Construction Contract Practice Administration & Conflict Avoidance;
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Lebanese University, Lebanon.