Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in Jordan

Arbitration is an organized legal procedure in which disputes are submitted to an arbitrator or panel instead of the formal courts, ending with a binding decision enforceable as a court judgment. Arbitration is preferred in commercial and international disputes because it is faster, guarantees confidentiality, and allows selection of an arbitrator specialized in the dispute subject matter.

Arbitration becomes mandatory when the contract contains an explicit arbitration clause — failure to resort to it in such cases exposes the lawsuit to procedural rejection by the court.

• Jordanian Arbitration Law No. 31/2001 — governs domestic and international arbitration and sets its procedures.
• Civil Procedure Law — governs judicial enforcement of arbitration awards.
• New York Convention 1958 (acceded to by Jordan) — for enforcing international arbitration awards.
• Rules of accredited arbitration centers: Amman Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Center and the Jordan International Commercial Arbitration Center.

• Reviewing contracts and determining arbitration requirements and their mandatory nature in the dispute.
• Representing clients before local and international arbitration panels.
• Drafting arbitration briefs, replies, and supporting documents.
• Challenging arbitration awards or requesting their judicial enforcement when required.
• Mediation and amicable negotiation before resorting to arbitration or courts.
• Drafting arbitration clauses in new contracts to protect your interests going forward.

We believe that resolving a dispute without litigation is in most cases the best outcome for both parties. We represent you in mediation sessions and manage negotiations to reach a binding settlement that saves time and cost and preserves business relationships wherever possible.

Contact us to assess your dispute and determine whether arbitration, mediation, or litigation is the optimal path for your case.