Mr. Samer Azzam Alzu’bi

Mr. Samer Azzam Al-Zubi is a Jordanian lawyer with a Master’s degree in Civil Law from the University of Jordan (2006) and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Jordan (2002). He possesses over 22 years of extensive legal experience in litigation and legal consultancy.

As the Head of Litigation at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, Mr. Samer brings his wealth of expertise to the firm. Throughout his career, he has held several prominent positions, serving as a lawyer and legal advisor for regulatory authorities and governmental entities. He has been responsible for managing legal departments, drafting contracts and agreements, and leading litigation teams, representing clients before various courts and arbitration panels.

Mr. Samer’s experience extends across the Gulf region, where he has held senior legal positions in major institutions. His work has encompassed litigation oversight, legal consultancy, and contract management across banking, commercial, and governmental sectors. Additionally, he has contributed to drafting and structuring contracts for large-scale projects both locally and internationally, including agreements related to international events, government contracts, and regulatory licensing in various industries.

He has represented financial institutions and regulatory bodies in litigation and arbitration disputes, achieving significant successes in international arbitration cases across Europe and the Gulf. His legal expertise includes corporate law, commercial contracts, and banking regulations, and he has played a key role in reforming several Arab legislations, particularly in civil law, corporate law, telecommunications, and human resources management.

Mr. Al-Zubi has authored several legal publications, including “Liability of the Direct and Indirect Cause in Civil Law”, “Liability of the Editor-in-Chief”, and “Dispute Resolution Among Licensed Entities in the Telecommunications Sector.” He is a licensed attorney with the Jordanian Bar Association and a certified Arab arbitrator specializing in intellectual property disputes, accredited by the Arab Union Arbitration Center. Furthermore, he has completed numerous specialized training courses in arbitration, legal negotiations, banking operations, and project management (PMP), as well as advanced courses in FIDIC contracts.

Mr. Al-Zubi is highly skilled in litigation and the drafting of pleadings and legal memoranda in both Arabic and English. His ability to secure successful outcomes in arbitration and court cases has solidified his reputation as a distinguished legal expert. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of various Arab legislations, including civil law, corporate law, trust law, telecommunications regulations, and human resources management systems.

With over 22 years of legal expertise, Mr. Samer has developed a profound analytical insight into legislative trends across the region. His extensive experience enables him to provide strategic, forward-thinking legal counsel, empowering clients with the knowledge and guidance necessary to make well-informed and impactful decisions.

 

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of laws (LLB) from the University of Jordan.
  • Master of Laws (L.L.M) from the University of Jordan.

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Litigation & Arbitration
  • Criminal Law
  • Legal drafting, Contracts, and Agreements
  • Construction, Real Estate, & Leasing Laws
  • Civil Law
  • Telecommunications Law
  • Labor Law
  • Banking & Finance

 

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member of Jordan Bar Association

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2024 – Present: Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Litigation at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm – State of Qatar.
  • 2022 – 2024: Senior Legal Counsel – Government of Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates.
  • 2019 – 2022: Senior Legal Counsel at a prestigious bank in Abu Dhabi and Head of the Legal Department at a leading real estate company – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • 2017 – 2019: Senior Legal Counsel at a renowned law firm – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • 2014 – 2017: Senior Legal Counsel at a renowned law firm – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • 2008 – 2014: Legal Counsel and Rapporteur for the Board of Commissioners of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority – Acting Director of the Legal Department.
  • 2003 – 2008: Lawyer, Legal Consultant, and Accredited Arbitrator through his private practice in Amman – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.