Sadi El Tamimi

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Sadi El Tamimi

Associate

Biography

Sadi has over 3 years’ experience advising on a multitude of corporate structuring matters, in addition to having expertise in mergers and acquisitions. He has particular experience in cross-border corporate structures, advising on various regulatory matters, and handling acquisitions requiring regulatory approvals..

Sadi specializes in establishing entities in Jordan, whether in the mainland, Free Zones, Development Zones, or the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. His focus is on foreign investors’ matters, including obtaining exemptions to waive the foreign shareholding restrictions, drafting complex articles and memorandums of association, and assisting clients with post-registration requirements. He also has experience with liquidation procedures in Jordan.

Beyond corporate matters, Sadi is recognized for his expertise in real estate, employment, and competition law.

Recent Experience

Advised ADQ on establishing an Investment Fund in Jordan, along with providing guidance and assistance on their projects that will be executed by the Investment Fund through its subsidiaries.
Advised Kuehne + Nagel on the sale of their existing branch in Jordan, including the carve-out of the air and sea freight business, and its transfer to a newly incorporated entity.
Advised Nord Anglia Education Limited on the acquisition of a leading educational institution in Jordan.
Advised BW LNG on establishing a company within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, including guidance on the necessary procedures and approvals to deploy a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) for national energy needs.
Assisting EDGE Group PJSC on the acquisition of a majority interest in Mazari Autonomous Robotics Systems Company in Jordan.
Advising Maersk , Eagle Hills , MasterCard , Careem Networks , Etihad Airways , Masdar , and various other international clients on their day-to-day corporate matters.
Conduct Merger control filling at the Ministry of Industry Trade and Supply for various clients including Heineken, Fimer SPA, and Jordanian Duty Free Shops.
Advising Al-Fattaim Group, Monsanto, Toni Blair Institutio,n and various clients on the procedures and requirements to de-register their companies in Jordan.