Our Team

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Meet the team

Our global team combines solid legal and business expertise across a wide range of sectors to deliver business-oriented legal advice. Our lawyers are specialized in high-end industries, including finance, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and aviation, and are licensed to practice in Jordan, the UK, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Ibrahim Akel, Head of Corporate & Commercial at Akel Associates
Ibrahim Akel
Head of Corporate & Commercial

Specialist in mega projects, complex transactions, and project finance.

Lynne Bataineh, Managing Partner at Akel Associates
Lynne Bataineh
Managing Partner

Headquartered in Amman, leading the firm with a focus on integrity and proactive litigation.

KK Nair, Energy Advisor & Contracts Counsel at Akel Associates
KK Nair
Energy Advisor & Contracts Counsel

Board-level advisor specializing in energy infrastructure, major projects, and commercial contracts.

Work with us.

Reach out to discuss how our team can support your legal and business needs.