Our Services

Telecommunications

Gedara team is qualified and experienced in this field. Our partner, Dr. Nofan M. Ajarmah is currently an Assistant Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law-University of Jordan, a member of the Private Council of Jordanian Universities’ Legislations and Methods of Studies, a member of the Media Freedom Committee at the Higher Media Council, and was the Director of the Legal Department, the Head of the Lawsuits Division, the Head of Contracts Division, and in-house lawyer at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in Jordan, where his work experience was as follows:

• Participated in the preparation of the Temporary Telecommunications Law No. (8) of the year 2002.
• Participated in the preparation of the General Policy of the Government in the ICT Sectors and Postal Sector.
• Participated in the preparation of the following Regulations: Safeguard competition, interconnection instruction, rule-making, dispute resolution, enforcement, quality of service (QOS), universal service obligation (USO), and licensing program (for fixed line and mobile).
• Participated in the establishment of the general goals, action plans, and strategic plans of the TRC.
• Supervised the preparation of the license agreements that have been made and given by the TRC for third parties, in addition to the revision of such agreements that had been made by third parties and giving legal consultation on their applicability.
• Provided legal studies and propositions as for amending, renewing, and canceling license agreements.
• Supervised the preparation of the studies and researches regarding the TRC’s activities.
• Participated in developing the laws and regulations of the TRC.
• Represented the TRC in all legal proceedings.
• Supervised the legal consultations that have been given to all TRC’s Departments, including internal laws and regulations and international conventions.
• Contributed in the dispute settlements that have been made among the licensees, and between the licensees and their participants.
• Trained the TRC legal employees in various fields and departments.
• Was a Member of the Technical Committee for the Privatization of Jordan Telecom.

Our partner, Dr. Qais A. Mahafzah, currently is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law-University of Jordan, has a long experience in drafting English version Telecommunications Contracts, including Interconnection Agreements, International Services Agreements, Installation of Networks Agreements, Fiber Link Business Services Agreements, Internet Services Agreements, Info-Structure for Cable and Internet Services Agreements, Individual License Agreements, Class License Agreements, Maintenance and Supply of Services Agreements, and Carrier Services Agreements.

Our telecommunications practice is further strengthened through our associates. Our associate, Miss Samia N. Haddad, who is currently administering our office in Australia www.telecolegal.com has a long experience in the telecommunications field regarding the legal and regulatory matters, and was for over four years a senior legal and regulatory officer at the Department of Legal Affairs (Contracts Division) of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in Jordan, where her projects, duties, and experience were as follows:

• Extensive experience in regulatory activities such as regulatory compliance by the telecom companies and licensees in the market.
• Advanced knowledge in negotiating, amending and drafting contracts and agreements in several fields.
• Extensive experience in evaluations of applications for licenses.
• Experience in matters related to submissions processes and studying of both pre qualification and evaluation of bids/such as the bid for licensing the third mobile network operator and service provider in Jordan.
• Project management experience/was assigned as a director for the Directory of Telecommunications Terms Directory Project where the members of the project were the regulatory bodies from different countries as part of the Regulatory Network initiation.
• Extensive experience in regulatory matters such as, licensing, anti competitive practices, consumer issues, Universal Service Obligation (USO), drafting public consultations and Information Memorandums, and matters related to submission, studying and evaluation of bids.
• Experience in negotiations and meetings in industrial forums/such as Data Management Centre Project for the telecom sector.
• Extensive experience in liaison and follow up with consumer affairs and applicants for telecom licenses.
• Experience in sectors liberalizing policies and implementation programs.
• Extensive experience in the Telecommunications sector regulations and issues such as, Interconnection, Voice Over the Internet Protocol (VOIP), carrier selection and pre-selection, and other various telecom services.
• Participated in drafting the instructions related to dispute resolution, adjudication, and arbitration for the telecom market.
• Extensive experience in conducting researches and studies.
• Advanced knowledge in legal translation of laws, regulations, instructions and agreements (English-Arabic, and Arabic–English).

In addition, our associate, Mr. Mohammad A. Mehyar, is a Technical Engineer assisting in setting up new telecommunication services and operation from the technical and business model set up to the regulatory part. He was the Director for the Regulatory Department and Head of Telecommunication Regulatory Section of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in Jordan, the Information Technology Manager of Jordan Modern Telecommunication Networks Services Company, and the Jordan Public Payphone Services (Rumeli Holding). Mr. Mehyar is specialized in Telecommunication Operations (TDM, VOIP, Wireless), Billing Platforms, Technical Enterprise Solutions, Prepaid Platforms, Payphone Operations, Telecommunications Regulation, IT Operation, and Management.

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Intellectual Property

Gedara team is capable of conducting searches and design evaluations, preparing and filing applications (registration of patents, trademarks, and industrial designs), portfolio management, enforcing Intellectual Property Rights (including trade secrets and unfair competition cases) both in and outside courts, transferring title, preparing licenses and assignments, drafting franchise, distributorship and joint-venture agreements.

Our team maintains strong ties with international agencies and organizations established for the protection of intellectual property rights. Our partner, Dr. Qais A. Mahafzah who is currently a trainer in “Intellectual Property Expert” Program at the Arab Intellectual Property Mediation & Arbitration Society (ASPIP) in Jordan, holds a Diploma In Trade Policy and Multi Lateral Trading Systems, granted by the WTO and the AMF, is a member of the LL.M. Intellectual Property Program at the University of Jordan-in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is a member of the Arab Intellectual Property Mediation & Arbitration Society (ASPIP) in Jordan, and supervised and participated in various regional and international conferences concerning intellectual property rights. In addition, our partner, Dr. Ahmad A. Abbadi (currently is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law-University of Jordan), who is specialized in contract law, was the Head of the International Conventions & Agreements Department and the Head of the Licensing Department at the Ministry of Interior in Jordan.

Corporate Commercial

Gedara team provides various legal services on all aspects of corporate commercial activities including: commercial arrangements, formation of new business structures, incorporation, operation, mergers and acquisitions, share and asset purchase, corporate tax, employment, drafting of all types of corporate contracts, and liquidation. Furthermore, our team advises and assists regional and international clients in the registration of offshore companies both in Jordan and in other jurisdictions.

Generally, our team advises and prepares all kinds of commercial contracts including: joint venture, partnership, franchise, licensing, sale of goods, hire-purchase, supply, technical assistance, management, consulting, sale and lease agreements, as well as performance guarantees.

Gedara team also provides its clients support services on all aspects of investment in Jordan that include all available benefits, incentives, and exemptions, translations, procurement of residence and work permits and other legal services that assist our clients in conducting business in Jordan. Our partner, Dr. Qais A. Mahafzah, is well-experienced in drafting various commercial contracts and provides solid legal consultations on all aspects of corporate commercial activities since such issues are within his academic and practical profession. In addition, our partner, Mr. Muhammed T. Al-Saleh, is well expert in drafting commercial contracts, and has a long experience in establishing and liquidating companies. Furthermore, our partner, Dr. Ahmad A. Abbadi, was a senior member of the Nationality & Foreign Affairs Committee at the Ministry of Interior in Jordan, where he has in-depth knowledge of the rights and obligations of foreign investors conducting their business in Jordan.

On the other hand, our Associate Partner, Miss Reem Z. Zraigat, who is one of the attorneys in our office and has an English and Spanish background, is well-experienced in all kind of procedures concerning the registration of various kinds of companies in Jordan including Public Shareholding Companies, Private Shareholding Companies, Limited Liability Companies, and Joint Companies.

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Transportation (Land, Air, Sea, and Insurance)

Gedara team provides a full range of legal services to the land, air, and sea transportation sectors from cargo claims to insurance and means of transportation acquisition.

Our team has experience in the field of land transportation, aviation law, and maritime law and has been involved in drafting land transportation, aviation, and maritime agreements as well as various transactions relating to the sale, purchase, and leasing ships and aircrafts, and dealing with banks, insurers, shipowners, and cargo interests.

Whether as court advocates or legal consultants, our team has a wealth of exposure in handling transportation disputes as they regularly arise. Our partner, Dr. Qais A. Mahafzah, holds a Ph.D. in Maritime Law and has in-depth knowledge of transportation disputes.

Mail Sector

Gedara team has a long experience in the Mail Sector, where our partner, Dr. Nofan M. Ajarmeh, contributed, as being the Director of the Legal Department at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), in the preparation of the Temporary Mail Services Law No. (5) of the year 2001, in addition to the preparation of the Licenses of Private Mail Operators Regulation No. (110) of the year 2004. In addition, our associate, Mr. Sa’ed Abu Al-Ghanam, has a detailed knowledge of all matters regarding the mail sector and providing the mail services from the mail operator (Jordanian Mail Company) and the private mail operators. In addition, he has an experience in all issues relate to the relationship among the mail operator, the organizer (TRC), and the customers since he used to be the Head of Mail Services Department at the Mail Regulatory Commission.

Media Sector & Higher Education

Gedara team has a high experience in Media Law and Higher Education, where our partner, Dr. Nofan M. Ajarmah, contributed in the preparation of the Audiovisual Media Law, and is currently a member of the Freedom of Media Commission and the Development of Studying Plans Commission in the Higher Media Council.

As for Higher Education, our partner, Dr. Nofan M. Ajarmah, has a long experience in this field, where he contributed in the preparation of the Tests System of the Accreditation Commission of Higher Education Institutions, and is currently a member of the Preparation of Legislations Commission of the Accreditation Commission of Higher Education Institutions.

Property

Gedara team provides various legal services in the field of land law and the new Owners and Lessees Law that regulates the relationship between owners and tenants in Jordan. Our legal services include drafting lease contracts, whether commercial or residential leases, for both owners and tenants and advising our regional and international clients in purchasing, letting, and disposal of premises as well as setting up and licensing real estate businesses. Our partner, Dr. Ahmad A. Abbadi, holds a Ph.D. in Civil Law and was the Head of the Licensing Department at the Ministry of Interior in Jordan, where he has a long experience in this field. In addition, our partner, Mr. Muhammed T. Al-Saleh, has more than ten years experience in real estate businesses, drafting sale of real estate contracts, and settling real estate disputes.

Furthermore, our associate partner, Miss Reem Z. Zraigat, has an excellent experience in acquisition cases concerning real estates.

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Employment

Gedara team provides various legal services for its regional and international clients on all aspects of Labor Law including drafting employment contracts, internal regulatory frameworks, employment compensation, and Social Security issues. Our partner, Mr. Muhammed T. Al-Saleh, is well expert in drafting labor contracts, and provides solid consultations in labor regulations. Furthermore, our partner, Dr. Qais A. Mahafzah, is an expert in Jordanian and American Employment laws since he is currently an adjunct Professor at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Jordan, where he teaches and trains the legal side of HR courses. In addition, our partner, Dr. Ahmad A. Abbadi, is an expert in Labor Law disputes. Our associate, Miss Samia N. Haddad, has Human Resources, and development experience and management skills; extensive experience in matters concerning employees, and committees formed in an organization for management and administrative purposes; such as Provident Fund Administration Committee, Coordination and Planning Committee, and other committees; experience in writing and submitting management reports; advanced knowledge and extensive experience in Drafting Instructions for both internal management and administrative fields and various telecom sector issues; and extensive experience in preparing minutes of meetings.

Our associate partner, Miss Reem Z. Zraigat, on the other hand, has a long and detailed experience in employment cases including dismissal of public and private employees, in addition to her experience in drafting employment contracts.

Administration

Gedara team has a long experience in the field of Administrative Law including: Administrative decisions, administrative contracts, civil service issues, civil servants disputes, and adjudication administrative issues. Our partner, Dr. Nofan M. Ajarmah, holds a Ph.D. in Administrative Law and has a great experience in this field. Particularly, he has comprehensive knowledge concerning the litigation procedures before the High Court of Justice, where he is practicing lawyer for over ten years, and has experience in regard to the administrative decisions, administrative contracts, and civil servants affairs, where he prepared various administrative by-laws, most importantly:

• Employees By-Law of TRC No. (56) of the year 2002.
• Supply By-Law of TRC No. (79) of the year 2000.
• Financial By-Law of TRC No. (78) of the year 2000.
• Administrative Regulatory By-Law of TRC No. (41) of the year 2000.

In addition, our partner, Mr. Muhammed T. Al-Saleh, has a long experience in administrative disputes, where he represented many clients in various cases before the High Court of Justice for over ten years in Jordan.

Crimes

Gedara team offers different legal services in the field of Criminal Law, such as murder, theft, fraud, and breach of trust. Our partner, Mr. Muhammed T. Al-Saleh, is an expert in this field and participated in various governmental and non-governmental projects of developing criminology issues in Jordan.

In addition, our associate partner, Miss Reem Z. Zraigat, has a long and detailed experience in criminal cases including defamation, misappropriation, bad cheque, and fraud.

Litigation

Gedara team has extensive trial experience, and in consequence, handles commercial, civil, administrative, and criminal cases before all levels of courts. Our data gathering and in-house document handling procedures enable all cases to be handled efficiently. Most importantly, our team has advanced academic qualifications from the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Egypt, and inevitably enhances the confidence our clients place in us.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration)

Gedara team is familiar with the techniques of negotiation, helping our clients to a large extent to establish a transparent strategy of communication and commitment in solving unresolved disputes, and consequently, removing the need for expensive and time consuming litigation.

Our team is also specialized in mediation, including procedures in which as mediators actively propose non-binding alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to the parties, as well as procedures in which as mediator remains strictly neutral.

In addition, since Arbitration proceeding is a feasible option only if your rights are entrusted to well experienced lawyers and legal consultants, Gedara team is familiar with all relevant provisions in Jordanian legislation concerning arbitration as well as with the International Chamber of Commerce Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration, and all International Conventions concerning arbitration. Notably, our partner, Dr. Qais A. Mahafzah, is currently a Legal Expert of the Jordanian team for the European Commission Project on “Promotion of International Commercial Arbitration and Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in the MEDA Region”, in addition to the fact that he works as an arbitrator in various commercial disputes.