The professional team at Kamal & Associates provides its clients with comprehensive legal advice and support, and helps clients identify legal solutions to their needs, enabling them to achieve their business and personal goals. What differentiates Kamal & Associates is the ability of its team members to understand the legal needs of a client without ignoring or undervaluing the business objectives.
OUR PEOPLE
Partners
Mr. Kamal is the Managing Partner and has been the lead attorney at Kamal & Associates since founding the law firm in 2007. He is specialized in corporate law, microfinance law, business and commercial law, tax law, labour law, amongst others. Mr. Kamal is also an accredited legal translator by the Ministry of Justice.
Mr. Kamal has co-authored and participated in the drafting (as well as advocacy) efforts of numerous laws and by-laws in Palestine. In 2021, he was selected by Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh to co-author the Palestinian Companies Law. The Companies Law was passed in December 2021. In addition, Mr. Kamal participated in the drafting efforts of the Microfinance Regulations, Water Law, Commercial Agents Law, Mortgage Law, Palestinian Telecom Regulatory Commission Law, , Microfinance Companies Licensing Draft Regulations, and the Consumer Protection By-laws.
Before starting his own law firm, Mr. Kamal worked for the Palestine Investment Fund—the investment arm of the Palestinian Authority (2006-2007). During that time, he managed and led PIF’s North America investment portfolio, and also led the defense efforts of the PIF against law suits that were brought against it in U.S. courts. Between 2003-2006, Mr. Kamal worked for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) West Bank and Gaza Mission, during which he managed and led USAID’s rule of law portfolio in the West Bank and Gaza. Mr. Kamal was the lead specialist within USAID on U.S. Government assistance to the Palestinian judiciary, public prosecution, Ministry of Justice, as well as the informal justice sector. Accordingly, he is intimately familiar with USAID and other U.S. government procedures and regulations and requirements. He also taught law at the Birzeit University School of Law between (2007) and (2009).
Mr. Kamal is a holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Tel Aviv University Recannati School of Management (2016), a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of San Francisco in California, USA (where he was enrolled in his graduate studies as a Fulbright Scholar), as well as a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. Mr. Kamal has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2002. He is also a senior officer of the International Bar Association (IBA).
Mr. Halayqeh joined Kamal & Associates in 2007, and became a Partner in 2017. Mr. Halayqeh leads Kamal & Associates’ Real Estate, Corporate Structuring and IP Departments and manages all matters relating to the registration of companies, matters relating to share sales, as well as other commercial and corporate-related matters such as intellectual property and licensing and governmental approval requirements.
In addition to his legal advisory work, Mr. Halayqeh was also an active member of the Kamal & Associates’ legislation team, which reviewed, commented on, and provided suggestions relating to draft laws and by-laws. He took the lead on providing opinions to the Private Sector Coordination Council Technical Unit on the Consumer Protection by-laws.
Mr. Halayqeh holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Mohammad Bin Abdallah in Fes, Morocco (2006) and has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2008.
Mr. Maragha joined Kamal & Associates in 2013, and became Partner in 2022. He heads the Litigation Department at Kamal & Associates and advises local and international clients on matters including labor law, insurance law, lands law, corporate law, commercial law, lease law, and arbitration.
Mr. Maragha obtained his Bachelors of Law (LL.B.) degree from Birzeit University in Ramallah, Palestine (2011), and is currently enrolled in the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at the Arab American University. Mr. Maragha has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2013.
Ms. Fawadleh has been a part of the team at Kamal & Associates from 2011 until 2016 and then rejoined the team in 2020. Ms. Fawadleh provides legal assistance for domestic and international investment companies, startups, and organizations operating in several investment areas such as agriculture, education and technology and provides clients with legal services in relation to board meetings, share transfer transactions, contracts, MOUs and legal opinions.
Ms. Fawadleh is a holder of a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from University of Melbourne in Australia (2017), a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Comparative Law, Economics, and Finance from the International University College of Turin in Italy (2012), and a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree from Birzeit University in Ramallah, Palestine (2011). Ms. Fawadleh has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2014.
Senior Associates
Mr. Zarir joined the firm’s Litigation Department in 2022. Mr. Zarir represents and advises our clients on dispute and litigation matters relating to, among other areas, real estate, labour law, and complex financial dealings.
Mr. Zarir holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the Birzeit University in Ramallah, Palestine (2017). Mr. Zarir has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2019.
Ms. Kanaan has been a part of the law firm’s Real Estate and IP team since 2020. Ms. Kanaan advises clients on matters ranging from real estate mortgaging, to sale and purchase deals, segregation and unification of land, inheritance matters, and others before the competent authorities in Palestine. Additionally, Ms. Kanaan advises clients on matters relating to IP such as patents, trademarks, and international domain issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kanaan gained international experience in intellectual property law working for an esteemed international company based in Saudi Arabia.
Ms. Kanaan holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Al Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine (2016) as well as a Master of Laws in Intellectual Properties (LL.M) from Al Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine (2021) and has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2018.
Associates
Ms. Amraish has been a member of Kamal & Associates collections team since 2022 and advises clients on matters relating to debt collection, litigation and judicial execution, among other things.
Ms. Amraish holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the Birzeit University in Ramallah, Palestine (2018), where she made the honors list six times. She is also currently enrolled in a Master of Laws and Economics (LL.M) program at Birzeit University. Ms. Amraish has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2021.
Ms. Amraish holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the Birzeit University in Ramallah, Palestine (2018), where she made the honors list six times. She is also currently enrolled in a Master of Laws and Economics (LL.M) program at Birzeit University. Ms. Amraish has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2021.
Ms. Hamayel has been a part of the law firm’s Corporate Structuring team since 2019. Ms. Hamayel advises clients on matters relating to corporate structuring, corporate registration issues as well as matters relating to corporate filings in Palestine.
Ms. Hamayel holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Birzeit University in Ramallah, Palestine and has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2021.
Ms. Khayyat has been a part of the law firm’s Litigation team since 2021. Ms. Khayyat advises clients on dispute and litigation matters relating to, among other areas, real estate, labour law, and complex financial dealings.
Ms. Khayyat holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Birzeit University in Ramallah, Palestine (2019) and has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2022.
Ms. Eman Rabee rejoined the Kamal & Associates team as an Associate in the Corporate Commercial Department in 2022, where she provides her clients with legal services relating to corporate law, intellectual property, contracts, banking and microfinancing laws and capital markets.
Ms. Rabee previously worked at Kamal & Associates for three years before leaving in 2021 to complete her Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in “International Business Law” from Maynooth University in Ireland. Ms. Rabee also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Birzeit University (2018) and has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since (2020).
Ms. Al Saed has been a part of the law firm’s Collections team since 2020. Ms. Al Saed advises clients on matters relating to debt collection and represents said clients before the Palestinian courts and competent authorities in relation to the same.
Ms. Al Saled holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Al Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine (2019) and has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2022.
Ms. Soufan has been a member of Kamal & Associates since 2024. She has extensive experience in various legal fields, particularly in providing legal opinions on labor law, civil law, commercial law, and real estate matters. She also offers legal assistance to domestic and international companies and organizations.
Ms. Soufan is proficient in helping clients draft and update their internal legal documents. Additionally, Ms. Soufan assists local and international companies with the registration process in Palestine and obtaining work permits for foreign employees. She also supports in post-registration requirements. Furthermore, she offers oral and written legal opinions concerning the entities’ operations.
Prior to joining the team, Ms. Soufan gained two years of experience in litigation involving civil and criminal cases and arbitral tribunals. She also has experience in drafting laws, especially tax laws, and in implementing projects.
Ms. Soufan holds a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from Harvard Training College & CCA (2022), a Master’s in Law and Economics from Birzeit University (2022), and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Birzeit University (2019). She has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2022.
Ms. Soufan is proficient in helping clients draft and update their internal legal documents. Additionally, Ms. Soufan assists local and international companies with the registration process in Palestine and obtaining work permits for foreign employees. She also supports in post-registration requirements. Furthermore, she offers oral and written legal opinions concerning the entities’ operations.
Prior to joining the team, Ms. Soufan gained two years of experience in litigation involving civil and criminal cases and arbitral tribunals. She also has experience in drafting laws, especially tax laws, and in implementing projects.
Ms. Soufan holds a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from Harvard Training College & CCA (2022), a Master’s in Law and Economics from Birzeit University (2022), and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Birzeit University (2019). She has been a member of the Palestinian Bar Association since 2022.
Mohammed Nassar is a skilled lawyer specializing in contract law, real estate law, regulatory compliance, and commercial law. He is currently an Associate at Kamal & Associates – Attorneys and Counselors-at-Law, where he drafts and reviews a wide range of legal documents, including legislation, commercial agreements, financial contracts, and memoranda of understanding. His work spans both Palestinian and Saudi Arabian jurisdictions, with a focus on financial law, commercial partnerships, and technology-related legal frameworks.
Mohammed holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a Real Estate Law Certificate from the University of Southern California, where he was awarded a scholarship and maintained a GPA of 3.66. He earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Birzeit University, graduating with distinction.
With strong expertise in legal drafting and research in both English and Arabic, Mohammed combines academic excellence with practical legal experience. His career highlights include managing complex real estate and land authority transactions, resolving title conflicts, advising on employment and commercial contracts, and providing legal opinions on franchise and agency agreements.
Of Counsel
Baha Bakri is a seasoned legal and electoral expert with over 24 years of experience in the rule of law, justice sector reform, and electoral systems. He holds an LL.M. in International Legal Studies from the American University Washington College of Law, earned through the prestigious USAID Clinton Scholarship, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Jordan. His career spans advisory, academic, and leadership roles with national institutions, international organizations, and the United Nations, making him a highly respected figure in the field.
From 2012 to 2025, Baha served as Electoral Legal Advisor with UNDP Tunisia, where he played a pivotal role in developing the legal frameworks for presidential, parliamentary, and local elections, and advised on complex electoral matters in Libya and Syria. His earlier career includes establishing and leading the Electoral Affairs Department at the Palestinian Central Elections Commission, lecturing in law and public administration at Birzeit University, and serving in senior advisory roles to the Palestinian Chief Justice, Minister of Planning, and Ministry of Justice. He has also held leadership positions on USAID-funded justice sector projects, where he managed multi-component teams and coordinated with ministries, donor agencies, and stakeholders.
Baha’s expertise lies in legislative drafting, institutional capacity building, and providing strategic legal counsel at the intersection of governance, policy, and electoral integrity. He is a member of the Palestinian Bar Association, an accredited legal translator, and fluent in Arabic and English with working knowledge of French. His extensive experience and cross-jurisdictional insight strengthen the firm’s capabilities in public law, governance, and complex regulatory matters, particularly in contexts requiring both legal precision and political sensitivity.
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