History
Mr. Abdallah Nassar Othman will be remembered as a formidable attorney, a fighter in the courtroom whose strategic prowess and dedication laid the foundation for the Nassar Law Firm over 45 years ago. This legacy has grown and transformed into what is now Clout. Anchored in Amman, Jordan, and with a reach extending to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Istanbul, the firm continues his mission of legal excellence. His staunch advocacy and professional integrity remain the pillars of the firm’s philosophy.
Ayham and his sister Athear lead Clout with a dedication to the high standards Mr. Nassar Othman set, integrating the firm’s historic values with contemporary legal approaches. Their leadership upholds the firm’s esteemed legacy, innovating to address today’s legal challenges. Committed to excellence, they ensure Clout offers comprehensive legal services, grounded in a thorough understanding of both regional and global legal contexts, to a diverse clientele.
The Significance Behind the Name CLOUT
The name ‘Clout’ was deliberately chosen to encapsulate our firm’s robust influence and authoritative stance within the legal domain. It reflects the profound expertise and strategic insight gained from handling thousands of cases across various sectors.
‘Clout’ signifies the ability to effect meaningful change and underscores our proficiency in a wide array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, defense, mining, construction, and technology, as well as finance, real estate, energy, and entertainment. This breadth of expertise illustrates our comprehensive understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities present in diverse fields.
Therefore, ‘Clout’ represents not only our firm’s capacity to impact legal outcomes significantly but also our deep connections within multiple industries, underpinned by our unwavering commitment to legal excellence and client success.
From the onset, Clout is designed to be a “Legally Different” firm. In combination with its affiliates, CLOUT can provide the requisite strength needed to operate effectively across the MENA region, guaranteeing Clout’s clients efficient services to match their needs. The firm is well positioned to supervise and follow up on cases in various jurisdictions. The firm’s attorneys have impressive expertise, which will be of benefit to business entities and corporations, as well as non-profit organizations.
The clear vision of CLOUT is to bring some of the market’s best attorneys and up-and-coming lawyers under one roof, united by their commitment to client satisfaction through professional legal representation.
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International Commercial Arbitration
Intrnational Commercial Law
International Trade Law
Civil Law
Civil, Commercial and Criminal Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Disputes
Arbitration and Mediation
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Liquidation
Expropriation law
Sharia’a Law
Contract
Clout has advised an investor specialised in recycling waste tyres in the Middle East Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 15-years Concession.
The comprehensive advice and strategy took into consideration, among other things, notices of default to refer the matter to arbitration (ICC), the commencement date, the ratification of the Concession Agreement, delay in performance, the performance bond, the provision of waste tyres in the concession area and the franchise fee.
“We remain committed to advise our strategic clients on their complex, long-term arrangements with governments in the region” said Clout Co-Managing Partner Ahmad H. Haddad. “We are working closely with the client to advise on the complex issues that arises throughout the Concession Period.”
The factory is considered one of its kind in the Gulf region in the field of recycling used tyres with a capacity of more than 25,000 tonnes of tyres per year. The factory recycles waste tyres and produce a market-friendly and value-friendly products using advanced technology within the highest international standards adopted in several stages.
