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ASLA LAW FIRM
Practice Areas

Energy & Renewable Energy

Jordan is a regional pioneer in clean energy, and ASLA Law Firm is at the forefront of advising international solar PV developers, wind farm operators, green hydrogen pioneers, and national utilities. We handle power purchase agreements (PPAs), grid interconnection, mining concessions, and regulatory licensing before the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC).

Strategic Approach

How We Assist Clients

  • Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Transmission Connection Agreements, and Government Land Lease Deeds with NEPCO and MEMR.
  • Structuring wheeling and net-metering solar projects for major commercial, industrial, and healthcare consumers.
  • Advising on green hydrogen and green ammonia production frameworks in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
  • Securing exploration licenses, mining rights, and environmental permits under the Mineral Resources Law.
Scope of Service

Core Legal Services

Tailored legal solutions delivered across the entire transactional and regulatory lifecycle.

Utility-Scale Solar & Wind PPAs

Drafting direct PPA contracts, tariff adjustment mechanisms, deemed generation protections, and curtailment risk allocation.

Wheeling & Captive Power Solutions

Structuring off-site solar installations wheeling power across national distribution grids for private industrial off-takers.

Green Hydrogen & Clean Transition

Guiding global consortia through memorandums of understanding, land reservation, water allocation, and export licensing for green hydrogen.

Mining & Natural Resources Concessions

Drafting mining exploitation agreements, royalty frameworks, and environmental compliance documentation for mineral operators.

Illustrative Track Record

Representative Matters & Scope

Representative engagements reflecting the scope and complexity of client matters handled.

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Advised an international clean energy developer on the project financing and EPC contracts for a 50 MW solar PV plant in Jordan.

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Structured a 15 MW solar wheeling arrangement for a major private university and hospital campus in Amman.

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Assisted an international consortium with drafting an MoU and framework agreement for green hydrogen production in Aqaba.

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Conducted regulatory due diligence and licensing before the EMRC for an international mining exploration venture.

Who We Advise

  • International independent power producers (IPPs) and clean energy developers.
  • Multilateral development financiers (IFC, EBRD, DEG) funding energy projects.
  • Industrial manufacturers implementing self-generation and wheeling systems.
  • International mining corporations exploring mineral concessions in Jordan.

Intersecting Industry Sectors

Our lawyers frequently deploy these legal capabilities across these primary industries:

Legal Insights & Q&A

Key Legal Questions & Insights

Concise answers to key regulatory and transactional questions in Jordan.

Under Jordanian Renewable Energy regulations, commercial and industrial electricity consumers can construct a solar or wind generation facility in remote locations with high solar irradiation (e.g. the southern desert) and wheel the generated electricity through the national grid to their consumption sites, paying standard grid transit fees approved by the EMRC.

Key Lawyers in this Practice

Key Practitioners in this Field

Senior partners and counsel leading client mandates.

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Partner
Ahmad Al-Khatib

Managing Partner | Head of Corporate & Transactions

Ahmad is the Managing Partner of ASLA Law Firm with over 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations, private equity funds, and sovereign entities on complex M&A, cross-border investments, and energy infrastructure in Jordan and the MENA region.

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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.

Related Briefings & Insights

Related Legal Analysis & Briefings

Executive commentary on recent market and regulatory developments.

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Complementary Practice Areas

Cross-practice capabilities supporting complex multi-faceted mandates.

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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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Banking & Finance

ASLA Law Firm advises international financial institutions, regional commercial banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and corporate borrowers on sophisticated debt structures, syndicated facilities, regulatory compliance with the Central Bank of Jordan, and financial market instruments.

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Projects & Infrastructure

ASLA Law Firm is at the forefront of landmark public-private partnership (PPP) transactions, sovereign concession agreements, and major utility developments in Jordan. We advise government entities, project sponsors, equity investors, and international lenders on structuring, financing, and implementing capital-intensive infrastructure projects.

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Tax & Regulatory Compliance

ASLA Law Firm delivers sophisticated corporate tax planning, transfer pricing advisory, and regulatory compliance services across Jordan. We represent corporate taxpayers before the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD), Customs Department, and Competition Directorate, ensuring full statutory alignment while optimizing fiscal efficiency.

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