Freihat Attorneys is a specialized law firm based in Amman, Jordan, delivering client-tailored legal services across diverse sectors with a high degree of professionalism, innovation, and legal proficiency. The firm is led by Abdel-Ghaffar Freihat, a former judge and veteran of the Jordanian private sector, together with Mahmoud Freihat, an experienced litigator who has represented a wide range of clients in various industries.

Freihat Attorneys maintains deep capabilities in Banking & Finance, Lawsuits & Disputes, Telecommunications, Intellectual Property, and Private Client matters. The Banking & Finance practice has a stellar record in lending transactions in Jordan and advises international financial institutions on regulatory matters and complex financings, including facilities such as a $460 million loan facility for a Zarqa electricity generation project, a $335 million project-finance facility for a phosphoric acid plant, a $250 million financing for the Queen Alia International Airport expansion, and other large facilities for banks and developers. The Dispute Resolution team handles complex disputes and white collar investigations, with experience before courts in Jordan and Iraq and arbitration under ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules, including high value arbitrations and litigation. The Telecommunications practice has advised on multi billion dollar acquisitions including a $3.3 billion Pan-African operator deal and a $1.2 billion Orascom Iraq transaction, alongside related regulatory and transactional work. The Intellectual Property team provides advice on patents, trademarks and copyrights and has represented major international brand owners in IP litigation. The Private Client practice supports private equity and investment related matters, including leveraged buyouts, venture capital and growth capital investments and related financing structures.

Freihat Attorneys emphasizes client service and long term relationships, with a client centered approach that prioritizes understanding clients' businesses and delivering context tailored solutions while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

About Freihat Attorneys

Founded in 1985


Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Lawsuits & Disputes
Intellectual Property
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Freihat Attorneys has a stellar record in Banking and Finance, handling major secured and unsecured lending transactions in Jordan and advising international financial institutions on regulatory matters and complex financings. Highlights include advising a $460 million loan facility for a Zarqa power plant, a $335 million project finance facility for a phosphoric acid plant, a $250 million financing for the Queen Alia International Airport expansion, and other large facilities for banks and developers.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Lawsuits & Disputes

Freihat Attorneys has a wealth of experience in complex disputes, white collar crime complaints and regulatory investigations. The Dispute Resolution team has represented clients before Jordanian and Iraqi courts and before ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL arbitral tribunals, with notable matters in both litigation and arbitration valued in the tens of millions of dollars.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Intellectual Property

Freihat Attorneys has one of the region's most experienced intellectual property teams, providing advice on patents, trademarks and copyrights. The firm has represented major international brand owners in IP litigation and matters valued from millions of dollars, reflecting its capability to handle complex IP issues within broader corporate and litigation matters.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Private Client

Freihat Attorneys supports private clients in equity financing processes, private equity, venture capital and angel investments, and assists with financing facilities for private investment projects. The firm's private client practice has advised on cross border transactions including significant acquisitions and investments for regional and international clients.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

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