Dr. Hisham Ababneh

Dr. Hisham Ababneh is the Managing Partner of Ababneh Law & Arbitration (ALA), bringing around 15 years of experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, and arbitration law. Prior to establishing ALA, he worked with leading international law firms, including Dentons and Eversheds Sutherland, where he gained extensive expertise advising multinational corporations and government entities on complex legal matters.

Dr. Ababneh is recognized for his role in shaping corporate legislation in Jordan. He served as an external legal expert to the Minister of Industry and Trade, advising on amendments to the Jordanian Companies Law related to Investment Funds. He has also taught Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and International Arbitration at the University of Petra and Amman Private University.

In addition to his role at ALA, Dr. Ababneh was appointed as Of Counsel at Dentons, handling select high-profile and confidential matters. His expertise is frequently sought by leading international organizations, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for consultations on corporate governance, investment protection, and regulatory frameworks in Jordan and the MENA region.

Dr. Ababneh is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and is accredited by several international arbitration centers. He has successfully represented multinational corporations and foreign investors in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, engaging with government authorities and key industry stakeholders.

His practice areas include:

• Corporate structuring & restructuring
• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
• Foreign direct investment (FDI) establishment & protection
• Regulatory compliance & corporate governance
• Winding-up, liquidation & dispute resolution

Dr. Ababneh has extensive experience advising multinational corporations on investment strategies, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. He has negotiated and drafted numerous high-value agreements, including:

• Investor-State contracts
• Shareholders’ agreements
• Joint venture agreements
• Distributorship & agency agreements
• Construction contracts
• Employment agreements
• Real estate management contracts
• Intellectual property licensing

With a distinguished career in legal practice, corporate advisory, arbitration, and legislative policymaking, Dr. Ababneh is a trusted legal strategist and a recognized leader in corporate, commercial, and arbitration law in Jordan and the MENA region.