Construction and real estate are two of the most document-heavy and risk-sensitive areas of law in Jordan. Whether parties are a developer launching a project, a contractor negotiating a subcontract, or a foreign investor buying an apartment in Amman, the quality of the legal support has a direct impact on the outcome.
Property Ownership and Foreign Buyers
Jordanian law permits foreign nationals to purchase real estate in most categories, subject to approval from the Council of Ministers and compliance with the Real Estate Ownership Law. Due diligence is essential: title registration, zoning, planning approvals, mortgages, and existing leases must all be verified before closing. A simple title check can save a foreign buyer from years of litigation.
Construction Contracts and FIDIC
Major construction projects in Jordan are often structured on FIDIC-based contracts, adapted to Jordanian law. Our lawyers advise on drafting and negotiating employer-contractor agreements, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and performance and advance-payment guarantees. We focus on the provisions that most often cause disputes: variations, delay, extensions of time, retention, and final account settlement.
Permits and Regulatory Compliance
Construction projects depend on permits issued by the Greater Amman Municipality (or the relevant municipality), the Jordan Engineers Association, and sector regulators. Delays and non-compliance can freeze a project. We help clients map out the permitting path at the outset and resolve issues when they arise.
Disputes in Construction and Real Estate
When disputes do occur, early action makes a difference. We represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation over delay claims, defective works, payment disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and boundary and ownership disputes. Where time is critical, we pursue precautionary attachments and injunctive relief.
How We Help
Our construction and real estate team combines transactional and contentious expertise, which means we can both structure a deal to avoid disputes and fight effectively when disputes become unavoidable. Contact us via our contact page, call +962 79 566 6696, or email info@abdullahfirm.com.
