With a deep bench of litigation specialists in Jordan and across the Middle East, Al Tamimi & Company is regularly instructed in a range of complex contentious matters, including commercial, banking, medical, employment and construction disputes. Head of litigation Samer Al Zuriekat brings over two decades of experience in advising multinationals, banks, government entities and large corporates. Khaled Saqqaf leads the Jordan office and is recognised for his extensive expertise in arbitration and mediation. Senior associate Hala Qutteineh is a name to note.

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is home to a team which is 'experienced in litigation'. The group's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including banking, commercial, insolvency, labour and IP disputes. Senior partner Sharif Zu’bi and senior counsel Edward Qassisiya are leading figures, with substantial experience in both litigation and arbitration. The pair are ably supported by senior associate Rashed Khalifah, a commercial and tax litigation expert.

Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ disputes practice is home to ‘one 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.

A & T Najdawi Law Office is regularly instructed in complex litigation by a broad range of clients, from local government bodies and private entities to regional and international companies. The firm continues to expand its arbitration practice, appearing in cases heard under local rules as well as those of the ICC, LCIA and AAA. Managing partner Thaer Najdawi is a highly regarded practitioner who 'really delivers results in litigation'; he is ably supported by senior associate Rasha Kilani.

Noted for its primarily domestic focus, the dispute resolution group at Hammouri & Partners Attorneys At-Law is held in high esteem for its capabilities in handling arbitration, and the team is recognised for its strength in advising on the enforcement of prominent foreign arbitral awards. Senior associate and head of litigation Omar Sawadha is well versed in representing clients before all levels of the Jordanian courts. Managing partner Tariq Hammouri is a prominent ICSID practitioner.

The strong team at International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is well known for representing local and international clients before all levels of the Jordanian courts. Corporate and commercial litigation is a core strength for the group, which is also adept at handling contentious matters for clients in the construction, real estate, employment, and banking and finance sectors. The practice is spearheaded by Salaheddin Al-Bashir, Firas Malhas and Salim Kopti, as well as intellectual property head Nancy Dababneh.

Osama Sukkari & Associates - Attorneys at Law has an established reputation in Jordan for its 'very good dispute resolution experience'. The team is noted for handling complex commercial and banking litigation, often acting for banks and financial institutions in contentious matters. Practice head Anwar Sukkari is well-versed in handling high-value financial and banking disputes and contentious energy matters. Managing partner and firm founder Osama Sukkari is a highly regarded lawyer.

Rajai K.W. Dajani & Associates' disputes team, led by Omar A. Nabilsi, is particularly focused on contentious construction matters. The group acts for clients in both litigation and arbitration, with a track record in handling work under FIDIC rules in the latter area. Nabilsi is singled out for his expertise in handling commercial litigation and complex international disputes.

Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons combines local knowledge with an extensive international network to provide a full-service dispute resolution offering. The practice has a strong reputation for advising on complex arbitration and mediation, and has developed a broad practice in litigation, handling labour, tax, corporate and financial disputes. Legal consultant Dia Zaiter heads the team and has a solid track record in representing commercial clients in tax litigation, as well as commercial, banking and regulatory disputes. Managing partner Safwan Moubaydeen and Ala’ George Musleh are also singled out.

Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s practice, led by litigation expert Hani Kurdi, has extensive experience in advising on a broad range of contentious matters. The team is well known for representing clients from the construction, aviation, telecoms, energy, IP, and banking and finance sectors in disputes. Kurdi is well versed in assisting clients with financial claims. Managing partner Ghaleb Al Faraj is ‘a great lawyer and combines legal knowledge with charisma‘.