Yousef S. Khalilieh (LL.M.)

Partner, Corporate & Commercial Department

Academic / Professional qualifications

Master of Law (LL.M. Honors) in International Business Law-the School of Oriental and African Studies.
Law degree (LL. Honors) – University of Westminster (UK).

Professional overview:

Yousef Khalilieh is a commercially minded lawyer licensed in Jordan since 1995, with extensive experience advising clients across corporate, regulatory and transactional matters. His practice spans a wide range of sectors, including aviation, energy, telecommunications, e-commerce, construction, PPPs, international trade, and intellectual property.

Yousef regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions, franchise and distribution agreements, government-led projects, and litigation. He has played a key role in major privatisation and infrastructure deals, including renewable and traditional energy projects, and has in-depth expertise in succession planning through trusts and foundations.

In 1995, he was appointed by the Minister of Industry and Trade to the Jordanian Copyright Law Review Committee. His contribution led to the development of a new legal framework aligned with international IP standards, which remains in force today.

Known for his strategic thinking and ability to communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders, Yousef is recognised as a trusted legal adviser in both the private and public sectors.

Memberships and Committee Roles

Head of the Appeals Disciplinary Committee, Jordan Football Association (2023–present)
Founder and Board Member, Jordan Japan Friendship Association (2023–present)
Member, Orthodox Educational Society – Exemption Committee (2024–present)
Board Member and Trustee, Middle East University (2020–2024)
Member, Appeals Disciplinary Committee, Jordan Football Association (2020–2023)
Board Member, National Petroleum Company Plc. (2019–2023)
Chairperson, Legal Committee and Lead Legal Adviser, Orthodox Club (2019–2023)
Member, Advisory and Legal Committee, Greek Orthodox Bishopric (2019–present)
Vice Chairperson, Disciplinary Committee, Jordan Football Association (2017–2020)
Member, Disciplinary Committee, Jordan Football Association (2016–2020)
Member, Franco-Jordanian Business Club (CAFRAJ) (2016–present)
Committee Member, Zakat Fund (2018–present)
Member, Legal Committee for Review of Orthodox Educational Society Bylaws (2018–2019)
Member, Jordan Strategy Forum (2017–present)
Vice President, National Orthodox School Alumni Association (2007–2009)
Member, Royal Jordanian Radio Amateurs Society (RJARS)
Member, Legal Committee for Drafting of the Non-Profit Companies Regulation and its Amendment No. 73 (2010)
Member, Legal Committee for Review of the Copyrights Protection Act of 1992
Member, International Bar Association
Member, Jordan Bar Association

Publications

Companies Legislation Guide – Commissioned by USAID, in association with Allied Accountants / Arthur Andersen
Business Legislations and Incentives – Prepared for the Middle East North Africa Economic Summit (Amman, 1995)
Trends and Developments – Jordan, Chambers Global Practice Guides – Co-authored
Merger Control, Chambers Global Practice Guides – Co-authored
Electronic Signatures in Jordan, Chambers Global Practice Guides – Co-authored
Insight into the Investment Environment in Jordan, Chambers Global Practice Guides – Co-authored