Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants' disputes resolution offering is noted by clients for its ‘considerable experience in both international disputes and Jordanian domestic disputes’. The team appears before the ICC, OIC, ICSID, and other arbitral bodies, as well as appellate courts, in the full range of commercial matters, including regulatory, employment, transactional, financial, constitutional, and administrative disputes. Firas Bakr and Aiman Odeh jointly head the team, with Bakr leveraging a wealth of experience in international disputes pertaining to infrastructure, construction, and commercial mandates, while Odeh operates in various financial, licensing, and corporate disputes. Nart Shawash is notable for his work in IP, customs, and insurance litigation.
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- ‘A very strong international arbitration practice covering disputes across the Middle East, including investment treaty disputes and construction arbitrations.'
- 'The key strengths are the day to day involvement of its partners - Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr - and their considerable experience in both international disputes and Jordanian domestic disputes. At larger firms, clients can expect nowhere close to this level of personal involvement from partners.’
- ‘Aiman Odeh and Firas Bakr are the standout individuals. I have not met a lawyer who cares as much about his clients as Aiman. He is deservedly highly regarded within Jordan and combines dedication to his clients with real savvy and experience in international arbitration. His legal judgement is flawless.'
- ‘Potential clients will wish to know that this is is one of, if not the, best law firm in Jordan, very familiar with dealing with international cases and clients.’
- ‘Aiman Odeh is one of the best and most distinguished lawyers in Jordan - if not the best. His diligence and intellectual abilities are truly exceptional.’
- ‘Aiman Odeh is the doyen of Jordanian, and perhaps Middle Eastern, lawyers. He is a very seasoned commercial lawyer, coupled with great personal charm and steeliness, which makes him the go-to lawyer for the region. His membership of a London barristers' chambers is a further plus point. I would trust him with my biggest, most important disputes.’
Key clients
- Arab Bank
- Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Co Ltd
- Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C)
- Arab Potash Company
- ART
- AYLA Oasis Development Company
- BLOM Bank
- Capital Bank of Jordan
- Cementra – Jordan
- Central Bank of Jordan
- Dubai Contracting Company
- Emirates Tourism Investment Company
Work highlights
Representing a client in a dispute against an international engineering firm in connection with a major infrastructure project in Jordan.
Represented TRASTA Energy Ltd against the State of Libya in a multi-million-dollar investment arbitration under the Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments among Member States of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.
Represented the Government of Jordan and National Power Electricity Company against Attarat Power Company, ICC Case No. 25916/AYZ (c.25917/AYZ).
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Practice head
Aiman Odeh; Firas Bakr
Other key lawyers
Nart Shawash