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Projects and energy in Jordan

A & T Najdawi Law Office

A & T Najdawi Law Office’s project finance practice is regularly instructed by prominent public and private sector clients, for example the Ministry of Transport, Tesla and the Greater Amman Municipality, in projects across a broad range of sectors, including transportation, construction, energy, waste disposal and aviation. Thaer Najdawi, who fields over three decades of experience in the Jordanian legal market, leads the department, supported by senior associate Ezzat Abdin.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thaer Najdawi


Autres avocats clés:

Ezzat Abdin


Principaux clients

Greater Amman Municipality


Ministry of Transport


Jordan Telecommunications Public Shareholding Company (Orange Jordan)


MBC FZ (Dubai)


IHG Group (Intercontinental Holiday Inn)


Al Rabya Hotels, Tourism and Commercial CentresCo. Ltd (Operator of Kempinski Hotel Amman)


Tesla P.V.


Jordan Engineers Association


King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center


Roche Diagnostics


Jordan Airports Company


Hansgrohe SE


World Bank


Choueiri Group


Karger AG


KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG


Larsen & Tuburu


Amman Vision


Hayat Communications Co. KSCP


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising on the review of a financing agreement associated with a major infrastructure project.
  • Acting as counsel to the Ministry of Transport in relation to the Queen Alia International Airport Project.
  • Advising on the financing agreements underpinning loans and grants extended for a large-scale landfill project.

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants

Ali Sharif Zu'bi Advocates & Legal Consultants is well known for its solid projects practice, and is equally strong in the project finance space. The group is noted for advising on prominent energy projects throughout the region, with a track record in handling instructions from the nuclear, oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. Managing partner Khaled Asfour and Jumana Toukan are leading figures in the department, which continues to represent key regional clients such as the Capital Bank of Jordan and Jordan Phosphate Mines Company in matters. Counsel Tareq Madanat is a key name.

Responsables de la pratique:

Khaled Asfour


Autres avocats clés:

Jumana Toukan; Tareq Madanat


Principaux clients

Meridiam


EBRD


National Bank of Greece


Adenium Solar Energy


Capital Bank of Jordan


NovaSource


Jordan Phosphate Mines Company


Housing Bank for Trade and Finance


K-EXIM


Catalyst


AES


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for the consortium led by Meridiam in connection with the proposed desalination plant in Aqaba and the water conveyance system to Amman.
  • Representing the lender in deal structuring, negotiating finance and security documents and conducting due diligence in relation to five solar projects.
  • Advised Jordan Phosphate Mines Company on the development of a waste water treatment plan in one of their mines being developed by Engicon.

Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons

The ‘top-notch’ projects and energy team at Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association with Dentons is ‘highly professional, with in-depth knowledge of the local business environment and provides flexible innovative solutions while complying with regulatory controls and avoiding risks’. Managing partner Safwan Moubaydeen and Ala’ George Musleh lead a department which utilises the firm’s extensive international network to assist clients with major cross-border projects. Senior associate Haya Moubaydeen is a key practitioner.

Responsables de la pratique:

Safwan Moubaydeen; Ala’ George Musleh


Autres avocats clés:

Haya Moubaydeen


Les références

‘I really appreciate their ability to  quickly resolve tough issues and being efficient in processing legal questions.’

‘The team at The Law Firm of Safwan Moubaydeen in association with Dentons is top-notch. They are highly professional, have in-depth knowledge of the local business environment and provide flexible innovative solutions while complying with regulatory controls and avoiding risks.’

‘They know all the nuances and help us protect our commercial risks. The team is highly diligent and meticulous in their approach. We are kept fully informed.’

Principaux clients

Fujeij Wind Power Private Shareholding Company


Gama Güç Sistemleri Mühendislik ve Taahhüt A.Ş. (Gama)


Amman Asia Electric Power Company (AAEPC)


Philadelphia Solar


Al Husainiyah Power Generation Company


Al Badiya Power Generation Company


Al Shams for Specialized Energy Company


Questerre Energy Corporation


Thales Middle East FZ LLC (previously registered under Gemalto Middle East FZ LLC)


HSBC plc


HSBC Bank Middle East Limited


Al Sharika AlMahaliya Li Amal AlMiyah Wa AlTaka AlShamsia PSC


Risha for Solar Power Projects PSC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising HSBC on a buyer credit facility worth approximately US$87 million to be issued to Classic Fashion Apparel Industry for financing its garment factories complex in Aqaba.
  • Advising Amman Asia Electric Power Company on corporate and commercial matters and day-to-day operations concerning the US$800 million Amman Asia Power plant, known as the IPP3 project.
  • Advising Al-Badiya Power Generation Company on achieving the financial closing for the US$22.5 million 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant Facility.

Al Tamimi & Company

Noted for leveraging its strong regional presence to handle complex cross-border mandates, Al Tamimi & Company assists clients with the entire life cycle of projects, including bidding, structuring, financing and planning matters. The group is also adept at handling regulatory issues and dispute resolution. The practice, led by Khaled Saqqaf, is recognised for its expertise in handling energy and infrastructure projects, and regularly represents prominent clients, such as government entities, sponsors and lenders, in transactions. Head of the banking group Dana Abduljaleel is active on project finance work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Khaled Saqqaf


Autres avocats clés:

Dana Abduljaleel


Principaux clients

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)


National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)


Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company


European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)


Safwa Islamic Bank


Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (HBTF)


DSV


HSBC


International Financial Corporation (IFC)


Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB)


MBC Group


International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW)

International Business Legal Associates (IBLAW) is highly active in the Jordanian projects market. The team regularly represents governmental entities and private sector clients in relation to structuring and implementing privatisation transactions. Salaheddin Al-Bashir is a well-respected practitioner, with noted strength in advising on energy, water and transportation projects. Of counsel Eman Al Dabbas is an expert in PPP projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Salaheddin Al-Bashir; Eman Al-Dabbas


Principaux clients

The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan


Dubai Chamber of Commerce


Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority


Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP regularly advises major sponsors, developers and lenders on high-value PPP projects. The group leverages a strong regional presence to assist with large projects outside of Jordan, for example in the KSA and Iraq. UAE-based Ashley Halewood heads the firm's Middle East projects offering, and is adept at advising on high-profile transactions across the infrastructure, renewables, oil and gas, petrochemicals and power sectors. Middle East managing partner Tawfiq Tabbaa is a key practitioner, with noted strength in handling Iraq-focused transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ashley Halewood


Autres avocats clés:

Tawfiq Tabbaa


Principaux clients

Alfanar Energy Company


China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation


FCC Aqualia


International Water Distribution Company


Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co. LTD


Acciona Agua S.A


Al Ayuni Investment & Contracting Co


Tamasuk Holding Company


Alinma Bank


Siemens Bank


Riyadh Bank


MUFG Bank


Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank


Warba Bank


Voltalia


Marubeni Corporation


Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company Limited


Desert Technologies Industries Factory CJSC


Natixis Bank


BNP Paribas


Ministry of Energy, Iraq


Ministry of Water, Environment & Agriculture, Saudi Arabia


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Osama Sukkari & Associates - Attorneys at Law

Osama Sukkari & Associates - Attorneys at Law's team handles a steady stream of complex energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the oil, water and renewable energy sectors. Practice head Anwar Sukkari has considerable experience advising on projects spanning multiple jurisdictions, ranging from the UAE and KSA to Bahrain and Iraq. He is ably supported by associate Feras Sukkari.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anwar Sukkari


Autres avocats clés:

Feras Sukkari


Principaux clients

Bank of Jordan Plc


SYH – Jordan (IKEA)


Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residence


Al Rajhi Bank


Bank of Jordan – Bahrain Branch


Jordan Islamic Bank Plc


Arab Islamic Bank


King Hussain Business Park


Bauer International


The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)


Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – Jordan & Regional Office


International Medical Corps (IMC) – Regional Office


INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization


Partners for Good (NGO)


Mideast Aviation Academy


Site Group for Services and Well Drilling


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the developer of a landmark complex on the development, design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for Net Metering Systems with a capacity of 1,156.68kWp for a period of eleven years.
  • Advising on a proposed project for the establishment of a USD 33 Million factory for the production of yellow phosphorus (P4) in Jordan.
  • Advising on the sale of a manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (UAE).