Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ dispute resolution team is noted for its ’ability to combine deep local knowledge with international standards of dispute resolution’. The team is well-known for representing clients in international arbitration proceedings and high-level commercial and corporate litigation, offering support across the full gamut of tax, corporate, financial, and energy-related disputes. Sharif Ali Zu’bi fields broad experience in disputes pertaining to finance, projects, infrastructure, and foreign investment, and jointly directs the team alongside Edward Qassisiya. Lubna Masoud is a key member of the team for infrastructure, construction, and real estate disputes. Ali Bitar and Rashed Khalifah departed the team in 2025 and 2023 respectively.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice combines the strong local expertise with client centric approach. The team led by Sharif Ali Zu'bi is very dedicated to clients and very sensitive to their needs. The team is very sharp and has a diversified sector-specific experience that allows them to understand complex situations and engage with the clients in discussions and analysis at a very detailed level.’
- ‘Sharif Ali Zu'bi is a very well respected and experienced lawyer who is capable of tailoring well thought out strategies for any case. He is very sharp and capable of understanding the most complex technical cases and hence devises the best legal approach for every case.’
- ‘The quick response and follow up and the ability to understand the concerns and deliver legal solutions.’
- ‘Abdullah Khasawneh is strong in following up with the clients regarding the updates of the case; in addition, he is able to understand our concerns and deliver solutions.’
- ‘The team’s ability to combine deep local knowledge with international standards of dispute resolution. They are highly responsive, strategic, and always prepared with well-structured arguments that anticipate counterpoints.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their professionalism, deep subject-matter expertise, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.'
Key clients
- ABB AB
- AES Levant Holding B.V.
- PepsiCo
- Jordan Phosphate Mines Company PLC
- Jordan Bromine Company
- Siemens AG
- Abbot Laboratories
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Airport International Group
- Distribution & Collection Company S.A.L
- LG Electronics
- Albemarle Corporation
Work highlights
Represented the Jordan Bromine Company and Albemarle Corporation in connection with various substantial investment matters, including representation in a tax dispute with the local tax authority.
Advising engineering consultancy firm (Dar Al Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners)) on a multi-million-dollar construction arbitration dispute raised by the Arab Potash Company.
Defending Gadora Tobacco Company in a customs case concerning alleged inventory discrepancies and a potential financial exposure amounting to tens of millions Jordanian Dinars, involving complex regulatory compliance issues relating to production formulas, inventory classification, and recordkeeping within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rashed Khalifah
Practice head
Sharif Ali Zu'bi; Edward Qassisiya
Other key lawyers
Lubna Masoud; Abdullah Khasawneh