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ASLA LAW FIRM
Industry Sectors

Hospitality & Tourism

Advising international hotel operators, resort owners, tourism developers, and entertainment ventures in Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, and Aqaba.

Sector Dynamics

Sector Overview & Legal Landscape

Jordan’s rich archaeological heritage and world-class tourist destinations generate substantial foreign investment in hospitality. We structure Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), franchise models, and development permits across all prime tourist zones.

Core Capabilities

Key Sector Capabilities

  • Drafting and negotiating Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), Technical Services Agreements (TSAs), and centralized brand service contracts.
  • Navigating Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities licensing and special zone permissions.
  • Structuring tourism investment incentive packages in the Dead Sea and Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
  • Employment, food safety, and guest liability compliance for multi-property operators.
Regulatory Dynamics

Regulatory Dynamics & Strategic Issues

Key compliance considerations and regulatory shifts impacting industry participants.

Operator vs Owner Risk Allocation in HMAs

Structuring performance tests, termination rights, FF&E reserve oversight, and non-disturbance agreements with project financiers.

Key Lawyers in this Practice

Key Practitioners in this Field

Senior partners and counsel leading client mandates.

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Partner
Tareq Al-Qudah

Partner | Head of Litigation & Arbitration

Tareq is a leading dispute resolution specialist with 18 years of advocacy before the Jordanian Court of Cassation and international arbitration tribunals (ICC, LCIA, ICSID), handling complex commercial, banking, and construction disputes.

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Partner
Layla Mansour

Partner | Head of Technology, IP & Employment

Layla is a partner specializing in technology transactions, data privacy under Jordan's PDPL, intellectual property strategy, and corporate employment structuring, counseling leading tech hubs and multinational brands.

Related Briefings & Insights

Related Legal Analysis & Briefings

Executive commentary on recent market and regulatory developments.

Complementary Practices

Complementary Practice Areas

Cross-practice capabilities supporting complex multi-faceted mandates.

Practice Area

Corporate, Commercial & M&A

ASLA Law Firm provides strategic corporate counsel across the entire business lifecycle in Jordan. We advise multinational enterprises, private equity houses, and regional conglomerates on complex domestic and cross-border mergers, equity acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance frameworks.

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Foreign Investment & Business Setup

ASLA Law Firm is the premier guide for international corporations, institutional funds, and foreign entrepreneurs establishing and expanding their business operations in Jordan. We provide strategic counsel on corporate structuring, Investment Environment Law incentives, free zones, special economic zones (ASEZA), and bilateral investment treaty protections.

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Real Estate & Construction

ASLA Law Firm provides comprehensive legal counsel on major real estate developments, urban regeneration, construction procurement, and property transactions in Jordan. We advise developers, EPC contractors, institutional financiers, and corporate landlords on FIDIC contracts, zoning, land acquisition, and project delivery.

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Employment & Labour

ASLA Law Firm advises employers on the full spectrum of workforce management, executive hiring, restructuring, collective bargaining, and compliance with the Jordanian Labour Law and Social Security Law. We help multinational and local enterprises mitigate human capital risk while maintaining operational flexibility.

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Confidential Strategic Counsel

Strategic Legal Guidance When It Matters Most

Whether structuring a landmark transaction, navigating complex Jordanian regulations, or resolving high-value commercial disputes, our senior team is ready to assist.