Montaser Altawil, Esq.
Consultant & Attorney in Jordan
Montaser Altawil, Esq. serves as a Legal Consultant with the firm and is a practicing attorney licensed in Jordan. With extensive experience in business, commercial, and financial regulation, he advises clients on cross-border transactions, complex contract structures, sanctions compliance, and regulatory risk across the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Mr. Altawil’s practice focuses on business and contract law, including the drafting, revising, and negotiation of sophisticated commercial agreements. He provides strategic counsel to a broad range of clients—hedge funds and investment entities, energy and infrastructure companies, financial institutions, real estate portfolio corporations, technology firms, and SaaS providers—helping them structure deals, manage risk, and navigate ever-changing regulatory landscapes.
A significant aspect of his work involves sanctions and financial compliance, including advising clients facing issues with OFAC, asset and funds seizures, blacklisting, and related cross-border enforcement and compliance questions. He regularly assists clients in understanding and mitigating exposure in high-risk jurisdictions, designing practical compliance frameworks, and interfacing with financial institutions on account restrictions, flagged transactions, and remedial measures.
Drawing on a multidisciplinary academic background and international practice experience, Mr. Altawil offers pragmatic, solutions-driven advice tailored to global commercial realities. His work routinely involves multijurisdictional conflicts of law, cross-cultural considerations, and sector-specific regulatory regimes, allowing him to guide clients through transactions and disputes that span multiple legal systems.
Education
- Undergraduate and postgraduate studies and degrees in Law, Political Science, and Islamic Studies (M.A.), from:
- University of Miami
- Applied Private Science University in Amman Jordan
- School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
- Areas of Focus
- Business & Commercial Law
- Contract Drafting, Revision & Negotiation
- Corporate & General Counsel Advisory
- International & Cross-Border Transactions
- Banking, Sanctions & Compliance Regulations (including OFAC)
- Asset Seizure, Blacklisting & Regulatory Response
- Technology, IT & SaaS Agreements
- Energy, Infrastructure & Project Development
- Representative Client Sectors
- Hedge Funds & Investment Entities
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Real Estate Investment & Holding Corporations
- Banking, Fintech & Financial Services
- Information Technology & Digital Platforms
- SaaS & Emerging Technologies
- High-Net-Worth Individuals & Family Offices
- European, MENA & American Markets
