Odat Law — Corporate. Litigation. Transactional

Full-legal service across
UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq (Baghdad & Erbil), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt & Syria

Odat has over two decades of experience and is highly regarded for providing comprehensive legal services. The firm is committed to delivering excellent representation to both institutional and individual clients and possesses extensive knowledge of legal practice in local and regional contexts.

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Recent Highlights

Selected recent experiences

PPP Framework (GoJ + World Bank)

Advising the Government of Jordan (Prime Ministry Office, Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Finance) with the World Bank on developing and establishing the PPP legal framework, governance, PPP Unit roles, operational processes, and guiding principles.

Expertise France PPP Technical Assistance

Legal advisor with Expertise France on a PPP technical assistance program in cooperation with the French PPP Unit and the Government of Jordan PPP Unit to create and implement a Project Development Fund (PDF).

MoH Dialysis PPP (Transaction Counsel)

PPP Transaction Counsel on the Jordanian Ministry of Health Dialysis Project—developing and implementing it as a first “small scale” PPP project.

USAID Jordan Mission (Regulatory / Legal Framework)

Advising USAID Jordan Mission and the Regional Legal Officer on legal and regulatory frameworks, including procurement, construction law, labour law, and civil/criminal procedures.

GIZ Jordan Projects (Water / Waste / Infrastructure)

Advising GIZ on major projects including water and wastewater, construction of schools and hospitals, vocational prospects, environmental protection, resource conservation and waste management.

Tafila Wind Farm (BOO)

Advising InfraMed, Masdar and EP Global Energy on Jordan’s first wind energy project (~USD 300m) in connection with a PPP contract for the 117MW Tafila Wind Farm (BOO).

Amman Centre Customs Warehouses

Advising on development and implementation of a PPP framework for rehabilitation of warehouses for Amman Centre Customs.

Multiple Framework Contract (MFC) — EUR 16m

Advising on the Multiple Framework Contract (MFC) and advising JEDCO and grant beneficiaries in a wide range of legal services.

Investors & Developers (Projects / Solar / Parks)

Represented sponsors, developers, manufacturers, and investors across multiple projects (including solar power and industrial parks), including due diligence and review of project documents, agreements and security documentation.

Jordan Chamber of Commerce

Advising Jordan Chamber of Commerce in legal aspects to support its role as an economically-oriented leader of the trade sector in Jordan.

Professional Experience

Depth across public sector reform,
PPP, projects, and the digital economy.

Extensive experience in public sector reform, public-private partnership (PPP) development, and infrastructure and social sector projects. Skilled in legislative drafting, corporate and intellectual property law, and technology-related legal frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in international cooperation, with a strong focus on aligning national legal and regulatory frameworks with global best practices.

Provided high-level legal advisory services to public authorities on reviewing, assessing, and strengthening legislative and regulatory environments governing investment, public administration, and economic development.
Drafted, reviewed, and formulated primary and secondary legislation in line with international standards and best practices, particularly in public sector governance and institutional frameworks.
Delivered legal opinions and ongoing advisory support on public transactions, government contracts, memoranda of understanding, and related legal actions, proposing practical and legally sound recommendations.
Supported decision-makers throughout legislative approval processes, including responding to comments from legislative bodies, revising drafts, and facilitating final adoption by competent authorities.
Led and participated in extensive consultations with public and private stakeholders to ensure alignment between legal solutions and operational realities.
Translated complex legal and regulatory texts between Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with national legal systems.

Advised on the development, reform, and implementation of comprehensive PPP legal and institutional frameworks, including governance structures, roles and responsibilities, coordination mechanisms, and operational processes.
Drafted and reviewed implementing regulations covering the full PPP project lifecycle: identification, preparation, procurement, tendering, contract management, and monitoring.
Contributed to regulations and guidelines addressing project development funding, fiscal commitments and contingent liabilities, value for money, affordability, sustainability, unsolicited proposals, and municipal or small-scale PPPs.
Provided end-to-end legal support for PPP transactions across infrastructure and public service sectors, from legal due diligence and structuring to procurement and contract execution.
Prepared project information memoranda, EOIs, RFQs, RFPs, terms of reference, and evaluation criteria.
Drafted and negotiated PPP contracts and associated agreements, supporting tender processes through financial close.
Developed standardized contract and procurement templates for future PPP projects.

Extensive experience advising on large-scale energy, infrastructure, and utilities projects structured under PPP, BOO, BOT, and concession models.
Provided legal advisory services for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including wind and power generation, covering legal due diligence, project documentation, concession agreements, PPAs, EPC contracts, financing structures, credit support, permits, and regulatory approvals.
Advised sponsors, investors, and project companies in negotiations with international and local lenders on letters of credit, collateral arrangements, taxation, investment structuring, and alignment of commercial and financing terms.
Supported complex, multi-jurisdictional project financings involving international financial institutions and development banks.
Conducted legal reviews of major infrastructure projects in water, energy, and power sectors, including tender documentation, EPC frameworks, and local law compliance.
Advised on logistics facilities, customs infrastructure, oil and gas production arrangements, IPP projects, fuel and gas terminals, and port-related services.
Assisted public authorities with project structuring, risk allocation, risk matrices, government support mechanisms, procurement strategies, licensing, permitting, and PPP transaction plans.
Provided ongoing legal advice on implementation, contract management, and regulatory compliance.

Acted as legal advisor on major donor-funded and development programs supporting economic development, institutional reform, and private sector participation.
Reviewed and assessed policies, laws, and regulations affecting investment and development projects, recommending alignment with international best practices.
Supported the establishment and operation of project development funds and investment promotion mechanisms.
Worked closely with international financial institutions and development agencies on legal and regulatory reforms.

A. Commercial, Corporate & Regulatory

Provided ongoing legal advisory services on commercial, corporate, banking, finance, and regulatory matters, including cross-border transactions and joint ventures.
Advised on legal and regulatory frameworks governing commercial, industrial, agricultural, tourism, and professional activities.
Identified legal and tax impediments to market development and proposed regulatory reforms.

B. Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments

Advised on share sales, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and disposals across diverse sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, media, real estate, and services.
Provided legal and tax advice on capital gains, real estate ownership, foreign investment structures, and cross-border transactions.
Represented investors and developers in acquisition, development, construction, and refurbishment of industrial, residential, commercial, and office projects.
Assisted private equity funds, venture capital groups, and entrepreneurs with capital raising, incentive arrangements, and corporate governance.
Conducted comprehensive legal due diligence addressing regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, liabilities, anti-corruption, and AML risks.
Issued legal opinions on bribery, corruption, and regulatory compliance matters.

C. Restructuring, Liquidation & Employment

Acted as liquidator and advisor in high-value corporate liquidations and restructuring of distressed companies.
Advised on employment law, executive compensation, incentive schemes, workforce restructuring, and drafting employment contracts and bylaws.

D. Banking, Insurance, Shipping & Logistics

Provided long-term legal advisory services to banks and insurance companies on finance, insurance, reinsurance, and dispute resolution.
Represented financial institutions in litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Advised shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, and clearance companies on incorporation, licensing, regulatory compliance, contracts, trademarks, and disputes.
Provided ongoing support to maritime, air, land transport, and postal service operators.

Pioneered legal advisory services related to cryptocurrencies and digital assets, advising on regulatory compliance, business models, digital wallets, and online trading platforms.
Advised on drafting and reform of electronic signature and authentication legislation.
Provided legal advice on copyright licensing, content protection, and media production agreements.
Advised international technology providers on licensing, supply agreements, and regulatory compliance.
Managed regional and international trademark portfolios, including registration, maintenance, opposition, cancellation, and appeals.
Advised on high-value technology M&A transactions and settlement of complex commercial disputes.
Provided legal advisory services to digital platforms, mobile applications, and IT service providers.

Delivered consultation sessions for public and private sector stakeholders on PPP regulations, models, and implementation.
Conducted capacity-building workshops on PPP structures, contract drafting, negotiation skills, and project finance documentation.
Delivered training programs on legislative drafting, contracts, e-commerce, negotiation, and legal writing in Arabic and English.
Provided lectures, seminars, and presentations to government officials, legal professionals, law enforcement officers, and regulatory staff.

A. Arbitration

Served as presiding arbitrator in complex commercial, construction, and infrastructure-related arbitration proceedings.
Represented multinational and local entities in domestic and international arbitration under various rules and forums.
Acted in arbitration matters involving construction, infrastructure, technology, hospitality, utilities, and public sector contracts.

B. Litigation

Extensive litigation practice before all court levels in civil, commercial, labor, construction, IP, real estate, agency, distribution, banking, and corporate disputes.
Represented clients in high-value disputes involving documentary credits, distressed debt, and complex financial transactions.
Significant experience in criminal litigation related to corporate, financial, and regulatory matters.

Profile Spotlight

Dr. Ghazi Al Odat focuses his practice on technology, finance, and corporate transactions, including project development, infrastructure, M&A, joint ventures, and structured finance transactions—serving both private and public sectors.

Regional presence, local expertise

Dubai, UAE

Emirates Towers - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

T: +971 55 191 5614

E: info@odatlaw.com

Amman, Jordan

Swaifieh, Paris Street

Building No. 13, 1st Floor

T: +962 796 044 495

E: info@odatlaw.com

Riyadh, KSA

Olaya, Musa Bin Nussier Road, Al Nimer Tower 1,