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Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants Offices
15 SA'ED BIN ABI WAQQAS STREET
PO BOX 830742
AMMAN, 11183
Jordan
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Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants > The Legal 500 Rankings
Jordan > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants' disputes practice is home to âone of the strongest legal teams not only in Jordan, but in the region'. The group is very well versed in handling complex investment, environmental and labour disputes, and is equally adept at advising on regulatory and administrative issues. Managing partner Firas Bakr has extensive expertise in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving construction, engineering and infrastructure projects; he co-heads the department with Aiman Odeh, who is 'a natural leader, and will never shy away from hard work and hard decisions'. Odeh is particularly well regarded for advising on high-value investment disputes.Practice head(s):
Aiman Odeh; Firas Bakr
Testimonials
âExcellent lawyers who are super diligent and go beyond the call of duty. â
âThe individuals I know are Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr. Both are excellent lawyers, and Aiman Odeh in particular must be one of the best lawyers in Jordan, if not the wider region. Both also care deeply about their cases, and give absolutely everything. â
âOne of the strongest legal teams not only in Jordan but in the region.â
âAiman Odeh is one of the finest lawyers in the region. Great integrity and deep experience of international litigation in the region. A wonderful lawyer to work with â brilliant with clients and manages and coordinates large multi-jurisdictional teams effectively and efficiently. A huge pleasure to work with.â
âAiman Odeh and Firas Bakr are truly excellent. Having worked with or opposite others in the Jordan market, Aiman and Firas remain at the very top of the tree. They handle cases and clients extremely well, and always provide enormous direction and security on the substance of their cases. â
âAiman Odeh is a natural leader, and will never shy away from hard work and hard decisions. He brings quality and expertise to his work, which is always at the very highest level. â
âFiras Bakr is always excellent. He is preeminent in Jordan in banking matters, and is always ready to lead difficult cases. â
Key clients
Arab Potash Company
Arab Bank
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Central Bank of Jordan
Islamic Development Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Kuwait Finance House
Philip Morris Jordan
Cementra â Jordan
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C)
Jordan Insurance Company
Grand Hyatt Amman
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Emirates Tourism Investment Company
AYLA Oasis Development Company
Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Co Ltd
ProgressSoft Corporation
Globitel Co. Ltd.
National Integrated Industrial Complex (a subsidiary of National Holding Abu Dhabi)
DAMAS
ART
Dubai Contracting Company
National Electric Power Company
Work highlights
- Represented the Government of Jordan and National Power Electricity Company (NEPCO) in litigation against Attarat Power Company.
- Represented Sheikh Omar bin Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi in a multimillion-dollar investment arbitration.
- Defended Grand Hyatt Amman against claims arising from the 2005 terrorist bombings.
Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants > Firm Profile
The firm: Bakr & Odeh is among the oldest law firms in Jordan, having been established in 1952. The firm is a full-service Jordanian law firm headquartered in Amman. Our dedicated group of attorneys is one of the most respected and experienced in Jordan. Our senior lawyers combine local knowledge with a global outlook, making us the ideal firm to help international clients navigate the Jordanian legal landscape.
Main areas of practice: The work undertaken by the firm is diverse, covering all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including banking, project finance, project development, construction, securities, insurance, telecommunications, aviation, and concessions, in addition to investment disputes, environmental, regulatory, labour, administrative, and constitutional matters. Litigation and arbitration feature heavily within our repertoire of unique expertise.
Areas of expertise: We are experienced in the major arbitration forums and have particular expertise in investment disputes and disputes over construction, power, oil and gas, and real estate. Our in-depth knowledge of the power, oil and gas and renewables sector has also seen us instructed on many non-contentious matters in this field. We are also known for our work in tourism and leisure, particularly in relation to major hotel projects.
Key clients: We act for some of the biggest names in the region, including Arab Potash Company, Arab Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Central Bank of Jordan, Islamic Development Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Safwa Islamic Bank, Philip Morris Jordan, Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C), Jordan Insurance Company, AYLA Oasis Development Company, Grand Hyatt Amman, Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, Emirates Tourism Investment Company, Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Co Ltd, Globitel Co. Ltd., National Integrated Industrial Complex (a subsidiary of National Holding Abu Dhabi), DAMAS and ART.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Arbitration | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Arbitration | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Administrative Disputes | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Administrative Disputes | Nart Shawash | nart.shawash@bakrodeh.com | |
Administrative Disputes | Rasha Saadeddin | Rasha.saadeddin@bakrodeh.com | |
Administrative Disputes | Rana Ajwa | Rana.ajwa@bakrodeh.com | |
Banking & Finance | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Banking & Finance | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Commercial Advisory | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Commercial Advisory | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Commercial Advisory | Asem Rawashdeh | Asem.rawashdeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Construction & Infrastructure | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Construction & Infrastructure | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Employment | Rasha Saadeddin | Rasha.saadeddin@bakrodeh.com | |
Employment | Rana Ajwa | Rana.ajwa@bakrodeh.com | |
Employment | Azzam Adawi | Azzam.adawi@bakrodeh.com | |
Financial Services Regulation & Enforcement | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Financial Services Regulation & Enforcement | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Litigation | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Litigation | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Litigation | Nart Shawash | nart.shawash@bakrodeh.com | |
Litigation | Rasha Saadeddin | Rasha.saadeddin@bakrodeh.com | |
Mediation | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Mediation | Nart Shawash | nart.shawash@bakrodeh.com | |
Mergers & Acquisitions | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Mergers & Acquisitions | Asem Rawashdeh | Asem.rawashdeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Concession Agreements | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Concession Agreements | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Technology, media and telecommunications | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Corporate governance | Aiman Odeh | aiman.odeh@bakrodeh.com | |
Corporate governance | Rana Ajwa | Rana.ajwa@bakrodeh.com | |
Projects & Project Finance | Firas Bakr | firas.bakr@bakrodeh.com | |
Projects & Project Finance | Asem Rawashdeh | Asem.rawashdeh@bakrodeh.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Firas Bakr | Managing Partner, Firas Bakr has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law,… | View Profile | |
Nart Shawash | Partner Nart Shawash has been practising law in Jordan since 1997. His diverse… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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