Dispute Resolution

Overview

Jamal Hadidi & Co. represents businesses, shareholders, investors and entrepreneurs in commercial disputes before Jordanian courts and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

We approach disputes with a focus on legal position, commercial consequence and the most effective path to resolution. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve litigation, arbitration, negotiated settlement or early dispute-avoidance measures.

Commercial Litigation

We advise and represent clients in disputes involving:

• Commercial contracts

• Shareholder and partnership arrangements

• Joint ventures

• Distribution and agency relationships

• Franchise arrangements

• Supply and service agreements

• Payment and debt claims

• Corporate and governance disputes

• Termination and breach of contract

• Commercial damages and enforcement

Shareholder & Corporate Disputes

We advise shareholders, partners and companies on disputes involving:

• Shareholder rights and obligations

• Management and control

• Reserved matters and voting rights

• Breach of shareholder agreements

• Ownership and share-transfer disputes

• Deadlock situations

• Director and manager authority

• Corporate exits and separation arrangements

• Disputes arising from joint ventures and closely held companies

Where appropriate, we seek solutions that protect both the client's legal position and the continuing value of the underlying business.

Arbitration

We advise and represent clients in commercial arbitration arising from domestic and cross-border business relationships.

Our work includes:

• Arbitration clauses and dispute-resolution provisions

• Commencement and defence of arbitration proceedings

• Contractual and shareholder disputes

• Joint venture disputes

• Distribution and commercial relationship disputes

• Settlement during arbitration

• Recognition and enforcement considerations

We also advise clients at the contract-drafting stage on arbitration provisions, governing law and dispute-resolution mechanisms.

Mediation & Negotiated Settlement

Not every commercial dispute is best resolved through prolonged proceedings.

We assist clients in evaluating and negotiating settlements, including:

• Structured settlement agreements

• Payment and performance arrangements

• Shareholder and partner separations

• Commercial exits

• Release and waiver arrangements

• Resolution of ongoing contractual relationships

• Mediation and direct negotiation

Enforcement & Protective Measures

We advise on the practical steps required to preserve and enforce commercial rights, including:

• Enforcement of judgments and awards

• Debt recovery strategies

• Preservation of contractual rights

• Interim and protective measures where available

• Settlement security and payment arrangements

• Enforcement-related corporate and asset considerations

Dispute Avoidance

We also work with clients before disputes arise.

Our advisory work includes reviewing contractual risk, governance arrangements, termination provisions, shareholder mechanisms and commercial documentation with the objective of reducing uncertainty and improving the client's position if a dispute later develops.

Who We Advise

We work with:

• Jordanian and regional businesses

• Shareholders and private investors

• Family-owned and closely held companies

• Joint venture partners

• Franchisors and distributors

• Technology and service businesses

• Gulf and international companies with disputes connected to Jordan

Related Services

For shareholder arrangements, corporate governance and joint ventures, please see our Corporate & Commercial Law practice.

For disputes arising from franchise, distribution and agency relationships, please see our Franchising, Distribution & Commercial Agency practice.

For intellectual property and brand-related disputes, please see our Intellectual Property & Brand Protection practice.