Disputes & Risk
Legal briefings for companies and executives navigating conflict in Jordan: contract breaches, judgment enforcement, commercial debt recovery, arbitration versus litigation, and cybercrime risk. Each briefing is grounded in the governing Jordanian statute, the Arbitration Law No. 31 of 2001 and the Execution Law No. 25 of 2007.
Practical guidance for in-house counsel and decision-makers managing risk and resolving disputes.
Sound counsel begins with the text of the law. Every insight we publish is grounded in the governing Jordanian statute, and revised as the law changes.
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Longer-form articles on resolving disputes and recovering debts in Jordan.
The Register of Governing Law
Arbitration Law No. 31 / 2001Is arbitration available for commercial disputes in Jordan?
Yes. Arbitration in Jordan is governed by the Arbitration Law No. 31 of 2001 as amended by Law No. 41 of 2018, which is modelled on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Parties can agree to arbitrate instead of litigating, and an arbitral award issued under the law can be recognised and enforced through the Jordanian courts, subject to the limited grounds for challenge set out in the law.
Execution Law No. 25 / 2007How is a court judgment enforced in Jordan?
A Jordanian court judgment is enforced through the Execution Department, which sits within the Court of First Instance, under the Execution Law No. 25 of 2007 and its amendments. Enforcement measures include attachment of assets and other steps to satisfy the judgment. A judgment must usually be final before it is enforced.
Foreign Judgments Law No. 8 / 1952Can a foreign judgment or arbitral award be enforced in Jordan?
Foreign arbitral awards are recognised and enforced in Jordan, which is a party to the New York Convention on the recognition of arbitral awards. Foreign court judgments are enforced under the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law No. 8 of 1952, after which they are executed through the Execution Law No. 25 of 2007 and its amendments.
Cheque EnforcementIs a dishonoured cheque a criminal matter in Jordan?
A dishonoured cheque can carry criminal exposure in Jordan and is also pursued through execution proceedings to recover the amount due. Because the consequences can be both civil and criminal, businesses receiving cheques should act quickly when one is returned unpaid and seek advice on the appropriate enforcement route.
The Jordanian CourtsWhich courts hear commercial disputes in Jordan?
Commercial disputes in Jordan are heard in the first instance by the Court of First Instance, with appeals to the Court of Appeal and a further level of review by the Court of Cassation. The court that hears a matter depends on the type and value of the claim, and specialised chambers handle certain categories of dispute.
Forum SelectionShould a business choose arbitration or litigation in Jordan?
It depends on the matter. Arbitration under the Arbitration Law No. 31 of 2001 can offer confidentiality, party-chosen arbitrators, and easier cross-border enforcement, while litigation through the Jordanian courts may suit smaller claims or where an enforceable local judgment is the goal. Cost, timeline, and the contract's dispute clause all affect the choice.
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