In addition to advising and assisting
local and international clients, the firm has been engaged in
recommending and implementing legal reforms in various areas of
Jordanian law. Examples of the firm's experience include:
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In 1994, the firm was assigned to cover all legal aspects of restructuring the telecommunications sector in Jordan, and to draft the Telecommunications Law and bylaws.
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In 1995, the firm was appointed to draft the laws and bylaws for investment, which were enacted under the Promotion of Investment Law of 1995.
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In 1997, the firm was appointed to draft a new comprehensive Insurance Law for Jordan and the Palestinian territories.
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The firm participated in a number of advisory committees of different Ministries for the updating and amendment of legislations, particularly investment laws and regulations.
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The firm was assigned by the Euro Jordanian Action For the Development Of Enterprise “Ejada” in coordination with the Ministry Of Industry and Trade to prepare and draft a new Competition Law for Jordan, which was enacted during 2002.
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As legal counsel to the first (and currently largest) cellular operator in Jordan, the firm has advised on the relevant bidding procedures and has been involved in the preparation of the bids and the negotiation of the first License Agreements and the other technical agreements dealing with interconnection and spectrum.
The firm has also been engaged in drafting the main documents and contracts dealing with the operation of the mobile network, and was in charge of a litigation dealing with the legalities of the tendering and licensing procedure.
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As legal counsel to major international oil and gas
companies, the firm was involved in matters related to
natural resources, concessions and environment, and in
negotiations for production, transport, supply and
off-take agreements with the government and public
entities.
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As legal counsel to international finance
institutions and banks, the firm was involved in the
finance of several industrial and service projects
in Jordan.
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As legal counsel to the Government of Jordan in
respect of the telecommunications
sector-restructuring program, the firm has advised
on the corporatization and privatization of the
Telecommunications Corporation (now a private
company), and has drafted the required documentation
allowing for the privatization of this corporation
including its charter and internal by-laws.
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The firm represented a joint venture consisting of
two major construction companies in a project to
construct the Zara Ghor Haditha Highway, which is
one of the most important highways in Jordan.
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The firm advised international clients in connection
with the preparation of bids, and negotiations of
the Concession Contract for the Aqaba Railway in
Jordan.
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The firm was engaged as the legal consultant by
Lufthansa Consulting GMBH Civil, which was
commissioned by the Civil Aviation Authority in
connection with drafting a new Civil Aviation Law in
2005.
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The firm was engaged as the legal consultant by the
International Finance Corporation (IFC) for amending
the Financial Leasing Law in 2006.
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The firm was assigned by the World Bank, international
clients and the Chamber of Industry in Jordan to advise
on the legal aspects of projects on BOT and BOO basis
under Jordanian law, and on tender documents, and
regulatory matters pertaining to environment, labour,
insurance, tax, and intellectual property.