A&T Najdawi’s project finance division is noted by clients for its ‘rare mix of technical excellence and commercial awareness and hands-on involvement’. The Amman-based practice is headed by Thaer Najdawi, who fields a strong track record in advising on PPPs, regulatory compliance, project structuring, and project transactions pertaining to the telecommunications, transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Ahmad Najdawi and Zaha Najdawi play a key role in advising on the structuring, regulatory, and financing elements of projects. Ezzat Abdin leverages over 15 years of experience in project financing and structuring in the public and private sectors, and Rasha Kilani is another notable member of the department.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at A&T Najdawi stands out for combining technical excellence with a practical, business-oriented approach. They are highly capable in structuring complex corporate transactions and providing commercially sound advice, making them a trusted partner for high-value work.'
- 'Potential clients would appreciate their responsiveness, depth of expertise, and ability to tailor solutions to unique business needs.’
- ‘Thaer Najdawi stands out for his exceptional leadership and strategic vision. He combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial understanding, which makes his advice both precise and practical. What distinguishes him from competitors is his ability to anticipate risks while still focusing on solutions that drive business outcomes.’
- ‘Thaer Najdawi is a standout. His reputation and experience give weight to every negotiation, but what we value most is his ability to navigate complex dynamics with clarity and authority. He has a unique way of bringing stakeholders together and making progress on even the most challenging issues.
- ‘Their name is always on large-scale, high-profile projects in Jordan and the region, and for the longest time, they have been at the centre of some of the country’s most important infrastructure developments, which gives them an unrivalled understanding of how projects succeed in practice. They are truly project advisors.'
- ‘The rare mix of technical excellence and commercial awareness and hands-on involvement. In the projects space (among others) Thaer Najdawi is a true leader. His experience and reputation mean that when he is at the table, we are already at an advantage.'
Key clients
- Greater Amman Municipality
- Ministry of Transport
- Jordan Telecommunications Public Shareholding Company
- MBC FZ (Dubai)
- IHG Group
- Al Rabya Hotels, Tourism and Commercial CentresCo. Ltd
- Tesla P.V.
- Jordan Engineers Association
- King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center
- Roche Diagnostics
- Jordan Airports Company
- Hayat Communications KSCP
Work highlights
Advising a municipal administration client on the legal structuring and regulatory aspects of a newly evolving infrastructure initiative exceeding USD166m in value.
Advised the Ministry of Transport on the long-term concession framework of the Queen Alia International Airport Project.
Advising a municipal authority on the legal implementation of a multi-phased solid waste infrastructure project valued at over JOD180m.
Practice head
Thaer Najdawi
Other key lawyers
Ahmad Najdawi; Zaha Najdawi; Ezzat Abdin; Rasha Kilani