Rajai K. W. Dajani (LL.M)

Founding Partner

Academic / Professional qualifications

London School of Economics and Political Science University of London/Master’s Degree (LL.M.)
University of Damascus/License De Droit (LL.B.)

Professional overview

Licensed attorney in private practice since 1961, Rajai K. W. Dajani brings more than six decades of legal experience in Amman, Jordan. His practice has spanned criminal, civil and commercial law, with a particular focus on corporate and construction contracts, international trade, foreign investment, maritime, franchising and distribution.

He has represented clients before the Court of Cassation and the High Court of Justice and has deep expertise in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Chaired numerous arbitration tribunals and served as a judge at the International Court of Arbitration from 2000 to 2006.

His experience also includes advising on major transportation and logistics projects, as well as matters related to citizenship and immigration law. As a former member of the legal committee of Jordan’s Upper House of Parliament, he has played an active role in legislative development and legal reform.

Memberships and Positions

Member, Jordanian Japanese Cultural Association (2023)
Member, International Court of Arbitration – Paris (2000–present)
Secretary, Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC), Jordan Chapter (2005)
Member, CCI France Jordanie – CAFRAJ
Member, International Bar Association (since 1990)
Member, International Chamber of Commerce – National Committee (since 25 March 1991)
Member, World Affairs Council (1986–present)
Member, Jordan Bar Association (since May 1989)
Associate, Denton Hall Burgin & Warrens, London (1990)
Senator, Jordan’s Upper House of Parliament; Member of the Legislative Committee (1997–2003)
Member, Cabinet’s Legislation Review Committee
Member, Royal Committee for the Study and Restructuring of Jordan’s Administrative, Social and Economic Structure
Minister of Interior (1986–1989)
Minister of Transport (1986); ex-officio Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority, Aqaba Ports Corporation, Public Transport Corporation, Al-Hijazi Railway Corporation, Aqaba Railway Corporation
Secretary General, Royal Hashemite Court, Royal Palace (1984–1986)
Director, Office of Crown Prince Hassan, Royal Palace (1982–1984)
Assistant Director, Jordan Intelligence Department (1982)

Awards and honours:

Sociedade Brazilian De Educaḉâo E Integraḉâo / São Paulo – No grau de Grã-Cruz (1988)
Das Grosse Goldene Ehrenzeichen am Bande (1987)
Das Grosse Verdienstkreuz mit Stern und Schulterband (1985)
Commandeur de la Légion d’Honneur (1984)
Honorary Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (1984)
Onorificenza di Commendatore (1983)
The Cloud and Banner (1971)