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ASLA LAW FIRM
Practice Areas

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.

Strategic Approach

How We Assist Clients

  • Drafting and negotiating FIDIC-based standard and bespoke construction, engineering, and architectural contracts.
  • Structuring real estate joint ventures, land acquisitions, long-term usufruct rights, and commercial lease portfolios.
  • Securing permits and non-Jordanian real estate acquisition approvals before the Department of Lands and Survey.
  • Managing delay, disruption, defect liability, and variation claims in ongoing construction projects.
Scope of Service

Core Legal Services

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

Construction Contracts & FIDIC Advisory

Adapting Red, Yellow, Silver, and White FIDIC books to Jordanian civil law principles and managing dispute adjudication boards (DAB).

Property Acquisition & Title Structuring

Conducting comprehensive title due diligence, boundary verification, and registering commercial real estate transfers.

Commercial Leasing & Asset Management

Drafting high-value retail mall, office tower, and industrial logistics leases with clear fit-out, operating cost, and termination clauses.

Construction Litigation & Arbitration

Representing principals and contractors in multi-million dollar delay claims, liquidated damages, and performance bond encashments.

Illustrative Track Record

Representative Matters & Scope

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

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Advised a master developer on the drafting and negotiation of FIDIC EPC contracts for a JOD 90M mixed-use urban development in Amman.

2

Structured the land acquisition and regulatory approvals for an international hospitality group building a luxury resort.

3

Represented a leading international contractor in a DAB adjudication and subsequent settlement regarding highway infrastructure works.

4

Drafted standardized commercial master leases for Jordan’s largest premium shopping center.

Who We Advise

  • Commercial and residential real estate developers across Jordan.
  • International EPC and general construction contractors.
  • Institutional property investment funds and REITs.
  • Hospitality operators, retail chains, and industrial facility owners.

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.

Yes. Under the Jordanian Real Estate Property Law No. 13 of 2019, non-Jordanian natural persons and foreign corporate entities may acquire real estate for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes, subject to approval from the Director General of the Lands and Survey Department or the Council of Ministers depending on property location and size.

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.

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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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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

ASLA Law Firm provides strategic representation before all courts of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, including the Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Court of Cassation. We protect client interests in high-stakes corporate, banking, commercial contract, and real estate disputes with relentless focus on commercial resolution.

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Arbitration

ASLA Law Firm provides distinguished counsel in commercial and investment arbitration across the Middle East and internationally. We act as counsel and arbitrators in proceedings under leading institutional rules (ICC, LCIA, CRCICA, ICSID, UNCITRAL) and advise on the swift recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Jordan under the New York Convention.

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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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