Jordan’s impressive economic growth over the past few years has cemented its role as regional hub for investment and entrepreneurship.

In the period from 1999 to 2002, Jordan signed three major bilateral and multilateral trade Agreements that had far reaching economic impact: the Euro-Jordanian Association Agreement with the European Union, the World Trade Organization Agreement; and the Jordan-US Free Trade Agreement.

As a direct result of these agreements, Jordan amended and adopted progressive economy related laws in areas such as trade and customs; intellectual property; antitrust; investment; securities; banking; and insurance. The adoption of these laws, and the signing of these free trade agreements, have sent powerful signals to potential investors that Jordan is open for business, offering unprecedented access to regional and international markets.

Moreover, Jordan offers unique investment opportunities in the newly established free zones, including the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, Qualifying Industrial Zones, as well as the Jordan-Iraq Free Zone and the Zarqa Free Zone, as well as Development Zones.

Attorneys in our Jordan office offer in-depth experience of Jordanian law in the field of business and commerce. Our mission is to assist clients seize and capitalize on the many investment opportunities available in Jordan. We provide reliable, practical and strategic advice based on our local expertise and regional experience.

Having a strong base in one of the region’s leading capitals has been an important factor contributing to the success of the Firm's commercial and regulatory reform practice areas, the two largest among Sanad Law Group practice groups.

Our Baghdad Office aims to provide international clients with advice on matters relating to corporate and commercial law, foreign investment, and litigation and arbitration. The office assists foreign companies and governments participating in the multilateral effort of reconstructing Iraq by providing efficient and comprehensive legal advice for those seeking long-term benefits from investing in Iraq.

As the legal reform process takes shape, Iraq is witnessing extensive legislative reform geaved towards creating a unified, modern, and comprehensive system for trade and commerce. Our objective is to provide clients with up to date information as to the legal developments affecting business in Iraq.

Our commitment to Iraq is firm. Our highly qualified attorneys are dedicated to providing quality service and support to meet the needs and demands of an international clientele that are operating in the new Iraq. We act for local and multinational companies across wide spectrum of industry sectors, including transportation, supply management, telecommunications, media, energy, banking, and contracting.

The United Arab Emirates has witnessed an extraordinary level of growth and development in various sectors over the last ten years and has fast become one of the key hubs for business in the world, in the same league as traditional centers such as New York, London and Hong Kong. In line with this outstanding economic growth, the country and its various emirates have undergone significant legal development in recent years.

A number of free zones have been created or expanded upon in Dubai and the other emirates, which have provided the benefit of tax exemptions and unrestricted foreign ownership to companies from all over the world. In particular, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has become a leading centre of finance which is, to a great extent, due to the introduction of a legal framework of the highest quality. In addition, there have been significant legal developments in relation to real estate, commercial agencies and intellectual property, which have facilitated an influx of trade and investment in the country that is unparalleled in the region.

Our team in Dubai has a range of experience in advising on and working with the laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates and the various free zones. Our lawyers can advise on a wide range of laws covering, inter alia, corporate, commercial, intellectual property, finance, real estate, employment, and arbitration matters.

Once a small walled city, Riyadh has developed into a dynamic metropolis over the years and has become, in addition to being the center of power in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the focal point for trade, finance, travel, and is considered as the business center of the Middle East. This due to the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia promoting growth in the private sector by privatising industries such as power and telecommunications. A lot of these new private conglomerates and companies’ headquarters are located in Riyadh, along with the majority of banking headquarters.

As the world’s fastest reforming economy, the momentum behind this economic transformation is undeniable. It is therefore no surprise that, in just three years, Saudi Arabia has risen from 76th to 23rd position in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index and is currently number one in the Middle East.

Guiding the drive toward greater competitiveness, job creation and economic diversification are the Economic Cities. These are mega projects in the form of integrated cities of the future. They are private-sector ventures which take full advantage of Saudi Arabia’s pre-eminence as the energy capital of the world and its strategic location as a major hub between East and West. The Economic Cities will offer investors an unparalleled, business-friendly environment within a globally competitive regulatory and incentive-offering framework.

The Riyadh office has consistently provided comprehensive advice on the full range of corporate, commercial, financial, intellectual property, and real estate matters to serve the needs of major local and international clients in Riyadh and other areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and has also represented clients on a number of cross-border transactions.

Our highly experienced team of attorneys in the Riyadh office offer extensive familiarity and knowledge of the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all aspects of intellectual property matters, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution. Our team includes attorneys licensed in local law as well as other international jurisdictions, have an acute sense of the Saudi market and the needs of local and international clients, and are geared to focus on providing practical, innovative, and efficient legal solutions that help our clients succeed.