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Real Estate & Construction and Hotels & Leisure
Real estate, construction, and hospitality are at the forefront of transformation across the Middle East – reshaping cities, driving investment, and demanding increasingly sophisticated legal frameworks.
In the June edition of Law Update, we take a closer look at the legal shifts influencing the sector – from Dubai’s new Real Estate Investment Funds Law and major reforms in Qatar, to Bahrain’s push toward digitalisation in property and timeshare regulation. We also explore practical issues around strata, zoning, joint ventures, and hotel management agreements that are critical to navigating today’s market.
As the landscape becomes more complex, understanding the legal dynamics behind these developments is key to making informed, strategic decisions.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
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Samer Al Zuriekat
Partner, Head of Litigation - Jordan
Biography
Samer is a Partner at Al Tamimi & Company and has played an integral part in the growth of the Litigation practice in the Amman office.
Samer has experience in all aspects of the litigation including representing local and international clients in numerous commercial, civil, criminal, banking, insurance and media cases before all stages of court in Jordan. Moreover, Samer’s responsibilities extends to drafting and revising all forms of commercial contracts of advising on corporate set-up and structuring, and leading on due diligence exercises for a number of reputable companies in Jordan.
In addition, Samer advises on other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and in regularly approach to act as an arbitrator in construction and commercial dispute in Jordan.
Recent Experience
- Standard Chartered Bank, a British multinational banking and financial services company, acting as local counsel for the Bank and handling all litigation and enforcement matters within Jordan including labor disputes.
- Maersk Jordan, a transport and logistics company, acting as local counsel in various employment and litigation matters including providing continuous advice and legal opinion in a all maritime-related matters.
- LG Electronics Levant, a leading manufacturer of electronic products, acting as local counsel and legal representative before courts in a number of litigious matters.
- Archer Daniels Midland Company, a leading agricultural processor company, acting as local counsel and representing the Company in all litigation matters.
- COPRI Construction, a leading contractor and developed company for roads and buildings, advising on a range of corporate and contentious matters relating to the construction of a ring road in Jordan (major construction project), including arrangements with sub-contractors.
- National Bank of Kuwait, first local Kuwaiti bank and large financial institution, acting as local counsel and representing client in all advisory, regulatory, and litigation matters.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2000 – LLB Law, University of Jordan
Admission
2001 – Jordanian Bar Association
Practice(s)
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