Khalifeh & Partners Lawyers

What Khalifeh & Partners Lawyers does

Khalifeh & Partners Lawyers is a Tier 1 full-service law firm headquartered in Amman, Jordan, founded in 1983 by Ziad Khalifeh as a sole practitioner and now operating as a four-partner partnership with approximately 29 total employees. The firm delivers legal counsel across 14 practice areas including Corporate/Commercial/M&A, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Projects and Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, Real Estate and Construction, Legislative Drafting, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Aviation, Employment, Sports and Entertainment, Technology/Media/Telecommunications, Insurance, and Intellectual Property. Its technology and intellectual infrastructure is human-judgment-led legal expertise rather than proprietary software; no AI, API, or digital product layer is disclosed. International arbitration capabilities extend under ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICSID rules.

The firm serves leading Jordanian enterprises, financial institutions, government bodies, and international businesses with complex cross-border mandates. Named clients and mandates include the Jordan Ministry of Finance (USD 700 million Eurobond issuance, aggregate sovereign bond work of approximately USD 4 billion), the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (SAR 695 million Capital Bank of Jordan investment), AD Ports Group (30-year Aqaba port concession), Queen Alia International Airport consortium (USD 530 million sale), Royal Jordanian Airlines (USD 250 million syndicated loan), Kawar Energy, Hynfra P.S.A. (Jordan's first USD 1 billion+ green ammonia project), and Al Eqbal Real Estate (Ritz-Carlton Amman). The firm's geographic footprint is mandate-driven across Jordan, Iraq, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, without dedicated international offices.

The business model is professional services fee-based, quote-based and negotiated per matter depending on complexity and scope. Go-to-market relies on Tier 1 directory rankings, a 40-year reputation, and embedded co-counsel relationships with international firms (Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Allen & Overy, CMS Poland, Covington & Burling). The firm is privately held as a partnership with no external institutional investors or PE backing evidenced in the source data. Revenue figures are not disclosed.

Name

Khalifeh & Partners Lawyers

Legal name

Khalifeh & Partners Lawyers

Website

https://khalifehlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Khalifeh & Partners Lawyers is a Tier 1 full-service Jordanian law firm founded in 1983, providing legal counsel across 14 practice areas to enterprises, financial institutions, government bodies, and international clients across the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Energy and project finance
• Litigation and arbitration
• Capital markets advisory
• Banking and finance law

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: The firm provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas including corporate, M&A, litigation, projects, energy, capital markets, and more, charging fees for legal advisory and representation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Khalifeh & Partners is a full-service Jordanian law firm delivering legal advisory, transactional, and dispute resolution services across 14 practice areas, including Corporate/Commercial/M&A, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Projects and Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, Real Estate and Construction, Legislative Drafting, Capital Markets, Aviation, Employment, Banking and Finance, Sports and Entertainment, Technology/Media/Telecommunications, Insurance, and Intellectual Property. The firm serves leading Jordanian corporates, financial institutions, international businesses, and government bodies on high-value, complex transactions and disputes, typically co-counseling with international firms on cross-border mandates.

Product overview

Khalifeh & Partners is a full-service law firm in Jordan providing comprehensive legal services across 14 practice areas. The firm's offerings include Corporate/Commercial/M&A, Litigation and Dispute Resolution (including international arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICSID rules), Projects and Infrastructure (Tier 1 ranked, with PPP expertise), Energy and Resources (Jordan's leading renewable energy practice), Real Estate and Construction, Legislative Drafting, Capital Markets (leading sovereign bond practice), Aviation, Employment, Banking and Finance, Sports and Entertainment, Technology/Media/Telecommunications, Insurance, and Intellectual Property. The firm serves leading Jordanian companies, financial institutions, and international businesses with innovative, results-oriented legal counsel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate, Commercial and M&A Corporate representation including drafting articles and memoranda of association, shareholders' agreements, mergers and acquisitions (public and private), joint ventures, disposals, private equity transactions, and agency and distribution arrangements. Serves corporates, investors, and founders undertaking complex domestic and cross-border M&A.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Litigation and arbitration across energy, pharmaceuticals, insurance, banking, real estate, construction, technology, and telecommunications sectors, including enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, tax litigation, competition law disputes, and international arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICSID rules. For clients facing high-stakes disputes in Jordanian courts and international forums.
• Projects and Infrastructure Tier 1 ranked projects practice advising sponsors, financiers, and governments on project finance transactions, including PPP and privatization advisory, infrastructure projects, and large-scale water and waste management projects. For sponsors, lenders, and public-sector counterparties executing major infrastructure and PPP deals.
• Energy and Resources Renewable energy practice covering Jordan's first wind farm, photovoltaic solar projects, LPG storage facilities, exploration and production sharing agreements, and power purchase agreements for generation and distribution companies. For sponsors, developers, financiers, and offtakers in conventional and renewable energy.
• Real Estate and Construction Legal services for large-scale residential and commercial real estate developments and financings, including procurement, financing, negotiation, and document preparation for construction projects. For developers, lenders, and investors active in real estate and construction.
• Legislative Drafting Regulatory and legislative drafting services including advising on economic mobilization projects, privatization initiatives, downstream petroleum sector framework, media sector liberalization, and sports organizations' regulations. For government bodies, regulators, and industry stakeholders shaping sector frameworks.
• Capital Markets Capital markets practice acting as lead adviser for bond issuances, including sovereign Eurobond issuances under 144A and Regulation S, and acting as arranger and private placement counsel. For sovereigns, financial institutions, and corporate issuers executing debt capital markets transactions.
• Aviation Aviation law advisory on contracts, regulations, and commercial deals including dry and wet lease contracts, IOSA standards audits, concession agreements, civil aviation matters, and aircraft registration. For airlines, lessors, regulators, and aviation counterparties.
• Employment Legal advice on Jordanian Labor and Employment Law, Social Security law, internal regulatory frameworks, employment aspects of M&A and privatizations, and employment dispute resolution. For employers, HR leaders, and corporate counsel managing workforce matters and employment litigation.
• Banking and Finance Banking and finance advisory covering financing arrangements, loan documentation, and commercial arrangements. For lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions executing credit facilities and structured financings in Jordan.
• Sports and Entertainment Legal services for sports bodies and entertainment companies, including drafting laws and contracts, sponsorship and partnership agreements, and sports federation representation. For sports federations, clubs, and entertainment sector clients, including disciplinary and regulatory representation.
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications Advisory on electronic commerce, e-contracting, IT and e-commerce law, telecommunications transactions, partnering agreements, privatizations, licensing, and regulatory requirements for the telecom sector. For technology, media, and telecom operators, investors, and service providers in Jordan.
• Insurance Advisory for insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers on Jordanian market dealings, including acquisitions, high-profile insurance claims, and D&O liability matters. For insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and policyholders operating in Jordan.
• Intellectual Property Services covering all aspects of intellectual and industrial property including copyright, trademarks, patents, domain names, industrial designs, trade secrets, licensing, franchising, and copyright infringement litigation. For brand owners, inventors, creators, and licensors seeking IP protection and enforcement in Jordan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advised on Jordan's first green ammonia project valued at over USD 1 billion
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and strategic.

• CMS PolandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Co-advised Hynfra P.S.A. and Fidelity Group on Jordan's first green ammonia project, with CMS Poland providing international legal counsel alongside Khalifeh & Partners' local expertise.
• Clifford Chance LLPmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational counsel (DIFC Office) working alongside Khalifeh & Partners on the USD 530 million Queen Alia International Airport stake sale transaction.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLPmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvised the buyers (ADP International S.A. and co-investors) on the Queen Alia International Airport acquisition, working with Khalifeh & Partners who advised the sellers.
• Obeidat FreihatminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal counsel advising buyers alongside Freshfields on the Queen Alia International Airport transaction.
• Allen & OverymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational counsel working alongside Khalifeh & Partners advising Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia on its strategic investment in Capital Bank of Jordan.
• Covington & Burling LLPmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnglish legal counsel advising lenders alongside Khalifeh & Partners (as Jordanian counsel) on the USD 250 million syndicated loan facility to Royal Jordanian Airlines.
• Energy Charter SecretariatstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted working session with Energy Charter Secretariat delegates to discuss investment risks in Jordan's energy sector. Contributed to the 2019 Energy Investment Risk Assessment report.
• EDAMA Association for Energy, Water and EnvironmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in producing Jordan Clean Technology Sector Report in partnership with USAID identifying renewable energy opportunities in Jordan.
• USAIDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with EDAMA Association on the Jordan Clean Technology Sector Report covering renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Al Tamimi & Company: Largest law firm in the Middle East with offices across the region including Jordan. Competes with Khalifeh on cross-border transactions and inbound GCC capital into Jordan, but operates a much broader regional footprint and deeper bench across more practice areas.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global law firm that acted as international counsel to the buyers on the Queen Alia Airport transaction alongside Khalifeh (which advised sellers). A direct transactional counterpart on Khalifeh's flagship deals.
• Allen & Overy: Global law firm that worked alongside Khalifeh advising PIF on its Capital Bank of Jordan investment. Repeated international co-counsel relationship for cross-border GCC-into-Jordan transactions.
• Clifford Chance: Global magic-circle firm that co-counsels with Khalifeh on cross-border matters, including the Queen Alia Airport transaction. Represents both a partnership opportunity and a competitive threat on Jordan-linked mandates.
• DLA Piper Middle East: Global law firm with established Middle East presence that regularly advises on Jordan-linked transactions in energy, infrastructure, and finance. Competes with Khalifeh for premium mandates, often acting alongside or against the firm.

Direct peers

• Obeidat Freihat & Associates: Major Jordanian law firm with a similarly broad full-service offering. Co-appeared with Khalifeh on the Queen Alia International Airport transaction (acting as buyers' local counsel), indicating direct overlap on the same marquee deals.
• Naber & Partners: Jordanian law firm recognized for corporate, banking and dispute resolution work. Competes with Khalifeh for top-tier Jordanian mandates and is ranked alongside it in major legal directories.
• Al-Hashmi & Partners (Hassan Al Saqqa & Associates): Established Jordanian law firm providing corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution services. A direct peer in the Jordanian full-service legal market competing for similar clients and mandates.
• Ali Sharif Zu'bi & Partners: Leading Jordanian law firm ranked Tier 1 in major legal directories, with comparable practice areas in corporate/M&A, projects, energy and banking. Directly competes with Khalifeh for top-tier mandates from leading Jordanian corporates, financial institutions, and international clients.

Emerging players

• ASA Legal (Advocates & Solicitors): Jordanian-rooted law firm with regional ambitions across corporate, projects, and dispute resolution. Competes with Khalifeh for premium Jordan-based mandates and inbound regional work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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