Jafar Al-Sabbagh

Practice Areas

Attorney Ja'far AlSabbagh /المحامي جعفر الصباغ

Ja'far Al-Sabbagh is a dual-qualified lawyer in both Jordan and England & Wales, with extensive experience in a wide range of practice areas. He offers sophisticated legal services across corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, with a focus on high-profile transactions and complex dispute resolution. With deep knowledge of both civil and common law jurisdictions, Ja'far provides strategic legal counsel to clients in multiple sectors, including trade finance, commodities, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, logistics, aviation, hospitality, retail, and more. His multi-jurisdictional expertise allows him to advise on both domestic and international matters with a particular emphasis on cross-border transactions and disputes.

Ja'far’s legal practice is broadly divided into several key practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory consulting, and advisory services. Each area highlights his diverse experience and his capacity to manage and resolve complex legal challenges in a fast-paced, globalized business environment.

1. Corporate and Commercial Law

Ja'far Al-Sabbagh's primary practice area is corporate and commercial law, where he has a strong track record advising a wide range of clients from small start-ups to multinational corporations. His expertise spans several aspects of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate restructuring, joint ventures, corporate governance, compliance, and general commercial advisory.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Ja'far has extensive experience in advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, both in Jordan and internationally. He has been involved in multi-million-dollar transactions across various industries, including healthcare, energy, and retail. He helps clients navigate the complexities of M&A transactions, providing guidance on due diligence, negotiation of terms, drafting of key transaction documents such as share purchase agreements (SPAs), asset purchase agreements (APAs), and shareholder agreements, and ensuring compliance with local and international laws. His strategic approach helps clients achieve their corporate objectives while mitigating risks associated with acquisitions and mergers.

Corporate Restructuring

Corporate restructuring is another key area of Ja'far’s practice. He provides legal advice to companies facing financial difficulties, advising on restructuring options that align with their long-term goals. He assists clients with the restructuring of corporate entities, whether through the reorganization of capital structures, debt restructuring, or the creation of new business models. Ja'far has worked with both distressed and well-established companies, providing practical solutions to improve operational efficiency and financial stability.

Joint Ventures

Ja'far has facilitated numerous joint ventures, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors. He helps clients establish cross-border alliances, offering strategic advice on structuring joint ventures, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with local and international laws. His experience in negotiating and drafting joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and other related documents ensures that clients’ business interests are well-protected.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Ja'far’s expertise in corporate governance and compliance extends to advising businesses on how to implement robust governance structures, risk management frameworks, and internal controls. He provides clients with advice on regulatory compliance, including issues related to anti-corruption laws, data protection, financial reporting standards, and environmental regulations. His deep understanding of both local and international corporate governance norms enables him to help companies navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment.

2. Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Ja'far is also a skilled litigator with extensive experience in resolving complex disputes, particularly in commercial and corporate matters. His dispute resolution practice covers a broad spectrum of sectors, including construction, healthcare, energy, intellectual property, and real estate.

Commercial and Business Disputes

Ja'far represents multinational corporations in high-stakes commercial disputes, ensuring their interests are well-represented in litigation and arbitration proceedings. His experience includes negotiating settlements, drafting notices, and representing clients in court or arbitration hearings. Ja'far’s expertise in business disputes spans a variety of areas, including breach of contract, shareholder disputes, intellectual property disputes, and commercial agency issues. He has been involved in disputes with high values exceeding and has a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for his clients.

3. Regulatory and Legislative Consulting

Ja'far Al-Sabbagh also specializes in regulatory consulting, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks in various jurisdictions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. His regulatory practice includes advising on the establishment and operation of businesses in economic zones, updating regulations related to business activities, and offering advice on compliance with local and international regulations.

Economic and Development Zones

Ja'far has provided invaluable support to businesses seeking to establish operations in economic zones across the MENA region. He offers guidance on the regulatory framework governing the creation and operation of businesses within these zones, advising on licensing requirements, tax incentives, and other legal considerations that impact companies operating in these regions. His expertise in economic development regulations ensures that clients comply with the legal requirements while optimizing their operations.

Environmental Regulations

As part of his regulatory consulting practice, Ja'far assists clients with compliance with environmental regulations, especially in industries such as energy, manufacturing, and construction. He helps clients understand and meet the legal requirements for environmental protection, including waste management, emissions controls, and sustainability initiatives. Ja'far’s experience in this area ensures that businesses can navigate complex environmental laws while maintaining their operations in an environmentally responsible manner.

4. Start-Up Advisory and Legal Counseling

Ja'far has a strong focus on providing legal services to start-ups, guiding them through the initial stages of establishment to becoming fully operational enterprises. He serves as external general counsel for many start-ups, offering practical and strategic advice on company formation, intellectual property protection, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance.

Company Formation & Registration

Ja'far assists start-ups with the legal intricacies of company formation, including drafting the company’s foundational documents, registering with relevant authorities, and advising on the most suitable corporate structure. He provides guidance on structuring the business in a way that maximizes growth potential while mitigating legal risks.

Contract Negotiation & IP Protection

Ja'far works closely with start-ups in negotiating key contracts, including partnership agreements, investment agreements, and service contracts. He also ensures that intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, are properly protected from the outset, giving start-ups a solid foundation for growth and innovation.

5. Corporate Taxation and Employment Law

Ja'far also has experience in corporate taxation and employment law, advising businesses on their tax obligations, employee relations, and labor matters.

Taxation

Ja'far provides advice on corporate tax planning, ensuring that businesses comply with national and international tax regulations. His experience includes advising on income tax, sales tax, and VAT, helping businesses optimize their tax positions while ensuring compliance with local tax authorities.

Employment Law

In the area of employment law, Ja'far provides guidance on employee contracts, labor disputes, and compliance with employment regulations. He helps businesses navigate issues related to employee termination, workplace policies, and labor disputes, ensuring that clients adhere to employment laws and protect their interests in relation to their workforce.

Career

Ja'far Al-Sabbagh is a highly experienced and dual-qualified lawyer with significant expertise in both Jordan and England & Wales. He holds an LLB and an LLM from the University of Liverpool and is registered as an attorney in Jordan and as a solicitor in England and Wales. Over the course of his career, Ja'far has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal services across a wide range of sectors, including corporate law, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and regulatory consulting.

Ja'far's professional journey began with his role at Eversheds Sutherland, where he worked on high-profile commercial transactions and litigation matters. His experience at Eversheds encompassed corporate governance, M&A, regulatory compliance, and IP issues, along with a range of complex litigation and arbitration cases. His work in international jurisdictions gave him a solid foundation in managing cross-border legal issues, and he quickly gained recognition for his proficiency in both civil and common law practices.

In 2020, Ja'far joined AlKhair Legal Attorneys as a Principal Associate, where he continued to refine his expertise in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution. His role involved advising multinational corporations on a broad spectrum of commercial matters, from shareholder disputes to complex construction-related arbitration cases. His ability to navigate high-stakes litigation made him a trusted advisor to clients across various industries.

Currently, Ja'far serves as a Partner at Al Khair Attorneys , where he handles both corporate and dispute resolution matters. His practice spans sectors such as trade finance, energy, infrastructure, logistics, and aviation, with a focus on advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Ja'far is also an experienced litigator, representing clients in high-value commercial disputes and arbitration cases, successfully achieving favorable outcomes in disputes exceeding millions of dollars.

Throughout his career, Ja'far has been recognized for his commitment to excellence, his strategic legal insights, and his ability to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions to complex legal challenges. His dual qualifications and diverse international experience enable him to serve a wide array of clients, from start-ups to large corporations, in both local and cross-border matters.

Professional Memberships

Ja'far Al-Sabbagh is a member of the:

Jordanian Bar Association;

Law Society of England and Wales;

Solicitors Regulation Authority;

International Association of Lawyers;

Languages Spoken

Arabic, English

Publications

- https://jordantimes.com/opinion/jafar-al-sabbagh/major-step-legal-financial-reform%C2%A0;

- https://jordantimes.com/opinion/jafar-al-sabbagh/general-pardon-law-2024;

- https://qspace.qu.edu.qa/handle/10576/23120;

Education