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General legal studies on questions relevant to individuals and companies in Jordan. Review your matter’s facts before relying on it professionally.
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Leases and use rights
Judicial principles and studies
Judicial practice treats a settlement as a compromise that ends the dispute and limits its effect to the rights addressed; consequently, it may amount to an implicit waiver of the arbitration clause for the settled dispute.
Read the studyProperty and real estate
Judicial principles and studies
A brief summary explaining the center’s legal capacity and scope under its statutes and the cooperation protocol, and the consequences of partnership agreements outside that scope.
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Judicial principles and studies
A settlement between parties constitutes a compromise under Article 647 of the Civil Code, limited to the rights it addresses; it implicitly waives the original arbitration clause for the settled dispute unless the settlement contains a new arbitration clause.
Read the studyCompensation and insurance
Judicial principles and studies
An arbitration clause referring valuation disputes to arbitration confines arbitrators' jurisdiction to both entitlement and quantum of compensation. A responsive pleading filed pursuant to Article (5) of the Courts of Peace law may not be used to decide an arbitration referral request.
Read the studyLeases and use rights
Judicial principles and studies
A concise summary of principles on the effects of a valid lease, the lessor's delivery duties, and limits of liability of successor owners and financial lessors. Also covers procedural points on interest, arbitration scope, and claim limits.
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Investment
A general guide to Jordan’s investment framework, the Ministry of Investment, registration and licensing, conditional incentives, continuing compliance, grievances, and dispute resolution, with a reminder to verify current texts and consult a Jordanian lawyer.
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Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
This article outlines Jordan’s general arbitration framework, from the arbitration agreement and tribunal constitution to proceedings, challenge, and enforcement, while highlighting issues that require fact-specific review. It is general information and not a substitute for advice from a Jordanian lawyer on a particular dispute or step.
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Arbitration and mediation
A general comparison to help parties understand the two paths before choosing how to manage a dispute.
Read the studyContracts and obligations
Arbitration
This summary outlines key factors for selecting a lawyer specialized in arbitration in Jordan, emphasizing professional specialization, experience and practical fit. It addresses how to assess legal competence, confidentiality obligations and the communication needed throughout arbitration processes.
Read the studyCompanies and partners
Investment Law
This summary outlines the legal framework for foreign investment in Jordan and explains why retaining specialized counsel helps ensure regulatory compliance and protect investor rights. It covers key definitions, the benefits of foreign investment, statutory safeguards, and dispute-resolution mechanisms.
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Customs Law & Arbitration
This summary outlines arbitration as an alternative mechanism for resolving customs disputes under Jordanian law, highlighting its nature, prerequisites and legal basis. It identifies common arbitrable issues—type of goods, country of origin, valuation and tariff heading—and summarizes the core procedural steps for constituting an arbitral tribunal and conducting proceedings.
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Bilateral Investment Treaties
The agreement requires each State to afford fair treatment and full protection to investments by nationals and enterprises of the other State, and sets out compensation standards for expropriation and rules for transfers of investment proceeds. It also provides mechanisms for investor‑State and State‑to‑State dispute resolution with specific procedural timelines and arbitration appointment rules.
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