Rajaie Kamal Dajani
Academic Qualifications
– LLB. University of Jordan, 1985
– LLM. London University, 1987
Memberships and Admissions
– Admitted to the Jordanian Bar in 1990.
– ICC, Jordan.
– ICSID Panel of Arbitrators
– A licensed lawyer before all Sharia courts since 1992.
– Member of the Royal Committee for Developing the Judiciary and Enhancing the Rule of Law (2016-2017)
– Council of Ministers (2018-2021)
– Several Legislative Reform Committees
Area of Practice:
Mr. Dajani is the distinguished managing partner of Dajani & Associates, boasting an illustrious 36-year career as an esteemed attorney-at-law. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Dajani has cultivated a sterling reputation as a multifaceted legal professional, adeptly navigating the complexities of Jordanian law and serving as a trusted advisor in a myriad of legal arenas.
With unparalleled expertise spanning civil, commercial , corporate law and litigation, Mr. Dajani has emerged as a formidable presence in the Jordanian legal landscape. His extensive experience includes a remarkable track record of over one thousand legal disputes, where he has excelled as counsel, litigator, and arbitrator. Notably, he has participated in arbitration proceedings under various auspices, including ad hoc and institutional settings such as the ICC, ICSID, and LCIA.
As the external legal advisor to a diverse array of local and international clients, as well as public and private entities, Mr. Dajani has provided invaluable counsel on a wide spectrum of legal matters. His clientele includes prestigious financial, investment, insurance, industrial, and commercial corporations, for whom he has rendered legal opinions of the highest caliber.
In recognition of his profound legal acumen and commitment to advancing the rule of law, Mr. Dajani was appointed as a member of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s esteemed royal committee for developing the judiciary and enhancing legal frameworks in 2016. Tasked with formulating strategies to address the challenges facing judicial reform and legislative enhancement, Mr. Dajani played a pivotal role in shaping the future of Jordan’s legal landscape.
Moreover, his dedication to fostering excellence within the legal profession is evidenced by his appointment by the Cabinet as a member of the Regulation of Expertise board at the Ministry of Justice, where he contributed his invaluable insights to uphold the highest standards of legal practice.
Mr. Dajani’s practice encompasses a diverse array of civil and commercial areas, with a focus on project development, foreign investment, banking, electricity, insurance, construction, hospitality, and general corporate matters. He has played a pivotal role in numerous landmark transactions in Jordan, including government projects, privatization initiatives, and acquisitions, further solidifying his standing as a preeminent legal authority in the region.