Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants's projects and major transactions group is sought after by clients in the real estate, mining, utilities, transportation, and energy sectors for a range of project financing, structuring, PPPs, and other transactional mandates. Khaled Asfour heads the Amman practice and leverages over 30 years of experience in project transactions and financing, with a notable presence in the aviation sector. Jumana Toukan also leads project acquisitions and financing, while Farah Alrefai is a key point of contact for infrastructure PPPs and renewable energy mandates.
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Key clients
- Jordan Phosphate Mines Company
- Meridiam SA
- Suez
- Samra Waste Water Treatment Plant Company
- Violia
- International Finance Corporation
- EBRD
- Housing Bank for Trade and Finance
- Airport International Group
- Prayon
- Bank of Greece
- NB North
Work highlights
Advised Jordan Phosphate Mines Company on the Aqaba Shediya and Aqaba Wadi Araba Rail project being developed by ADQ and Etihad Rail of Abu Dhabi, where JPMC is the main offtaker and a significant minority shareholder in the project company.
Advised Meridiam SAS and its consortium (Vinci, Suez) on their bid for Aqaba/Amman water desalination and conveyance PPP project, a USD3.5bn project.
Advised Housing Bank for Trade and Finance on the financing of five solar self-generation projects being promoted by Yellow Door Energy.
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Jumana Toukan
Practice head
Khaled Asfour
Other key lawyers
Jumana Toukan; Farah Alrefai