Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants — Jordan
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About
The firm: Bakr & Odeh is among the oldest law firms in Jordan, having been established in 1952. The firm is a full-service Jordanian law firm headquartered in Amman. Our dedicated group of attorneys is one of the most respected and experienced in Jordan. Our senior lawyers combine local knowledge with a global outlook, making us the ideal firm to help international clients navigate the Jordanian legal landscape. Main areas of practice: The work undertaken by the firm is diverse, covering all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including banking, project finance, project development, construction, securities, insurance, telecommunications, aviation, and concessions, in addition to investment disputes, environmental, regulatory, labour, administrative, and constitutional matters. Litigation and arbitration feature heavily within our repertoire of unique expertise. Areas of expertise: We are experienced in the major arbitration forums and have particular expertise in investment disputes and disputes over construction, power, oil and gas, and real estate. Our in-depth knowledge of the power, oil and gas and renewables sector has also seen us instructed on many non-contentious matters in this field. We are also known for our work in tourism and leisure, particularly in relation to major hotel projects. Key clients: We act for some of the biggest names in the region, including Arab Potash Company, Arab Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Central Bank of Jordan, Islamic Development Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Safwa Islamic Bank, Philip Morris Jordan, Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C), Jordan Insurance Company, AYLA Oasis Development Company, Grand Hyatt Amman, Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, Emirates Tourism Investment Company, Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Co Ltd, Globitel Co. Ltd., National Integrated Industrial Complex (a subsidiary of National Holding Abu Dhabi), DAMAS and ART. ### Languages - English - Arabic ### Staffing Figures - 3 Partners
Office locations
Amman
Amman
Bakr & Odeh Advocates & Legal Consultants P.o. Box 6981 Amman 11118, Jordan Abdoun Tower, 7th Floor 40 Muhammad Ali Jinnah Street Amman Jordan
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Aiman Odeh
Senior Partner Aiman Odeh has been practising law in the Middle East region since 1985. An overseas associate at 4 New Square Chambers (London), he is well-versed in all forms of dispute resolution, especially in the fields of investment, concessions, banking, construction, agency and licensing agreements, securities, and regulatory matters. He has extensive experience in investment disputes and ICSID and OIC arbitration, in addition to ICC and ad hoc arbitration. He is a member of the Panels of Arbitrators of the World Bank Group (ICISD). Having held cabinet positions in the Jordanian Government, Aiman has significant experience in constitutional matters and judicial reforms and has given advice on these matters to other Arab countries. He is well acquainted with the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and its exceptions, in addition to the anti-terrorism acts. He is also knowledgeable about the rules of Islamic Doctrine, upon which the civil laws applicable in many Middle Eastern jurisdictions were founded. · International Arbitration
Firas Bakr
Managing Partner, Firas Bakr has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, transactional work, construction, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, project development and financing, advising both local and foreign companies. His clients include Ayla Oasis Development Company, Arab Potash Company, Arab Fertilizers and Chemical Industries and Jordan Insurance Company. He also heads the firm’s project development, finance, and construction practices. He has served as lead counsel on numerous transactions including major real estate and tourism development projects; acquisitions of target companies in the mining and waste management industries; negotiation of long-term gas sale agreements for industrial use. Firas has extensive experience in litigation. He acts as advocate and adviser in court and arbitration proceedings concerning major construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects in Jordan. He also sits as an arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator in commercial and construction arbitrations. · Corporate / M&A
Nart Shawash
Partner Nart Shawash has been practising law in Jordan since 1997. His diverse and extensive legal experience includes civil, criminal and administrative litigation, as well as commercial and construction arbitration. He has assisted different governmental bodies and private businesses in complex legal disputes and acquisition transactions in the pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and mining sectors. Nart provides legal advice and acts as leading counsel in court and arbitration proceedings on behalf of major companies in Jordan. He is also well-versed in insurance litigation, IP disputes (including patents and trademarks), banking law, employment disputes, companies’ law and customs law. · Litigation