Dr Yazan Al Maaiteh

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Lecturer

Centre for Access to Justice and Inclusion (CAJI)

Faculty:
Faculty of Business and Law
School:
Economics, Finance and Law
Location:
Cambridge

Yazan Al Maaiteh, a dedicated legal professional and academician, brings a wealth of expertise in international commercial law and arbitration. With a PhD from De Montfort University and extensive experience teaching and practicing law, Yazan's commitment to excellence in education and research is evident in his leadership of modules such as Commercial Contracts, Transnational Commercial Law, and International Commercial Arbitration at ARU.

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Background

Yazan's journey in law commenced with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Jordan, followed by a pivotal LLM in International Commercial Law from ARU. His legal career burgeoned in Jordan, where he honed his skills as a corporate lawyer and consultant, navigating intricate corporate and arbitration matters.

This rich practical experience, coupled with academic pursuits, culminated in his doctoral research at De Montfort University, delving into the complexities of international commercial arbitration, particularly focusing on construction disputes. Yazan's multidimensional background positions him as a dynamic educator and researcher, adept at bridging theory with real-world legal challenges.

Spoken Languages
  • Arabic (fluent)
Research interests
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Commercial Contracts and E-commerce
  • Transnational Commercial Law
  • Comparative Company Law
  • Construction contracts and Disputes
  • Alternative disputes resolution.
Areas of research supervision
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Commercial Contracts and E-commerce
  • Transnational Commercial Law
  • Comparative Company Law
  • Construction contracts and Disputes
  • Alternative disputes resolution.
Teaching
  • Commercial Contracts and E-commerce (Level 7, Module leader)
  • Issues in Transnational Commercial Law (Level 7, Module leader)
  • Comparative Company Law (Level 7, Module leader)
  • LLM International Business and Commercial Law Major Research Project ( Level 7, supervision)
  • International Commercial Arbitration (Level 7, Module leader)
  • Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law (Level 4)
Qualifications

PhD in International Commercial Arbitration, De Montfort University, Leicester. Dissertation title: Joining Non-Signatory Third Parties to Arbitration Agreement with Particular Reference to Construction Disputes: Comparative Study Between England and Jordan (Lessons to Learn).

LLM in International Commercial Law, Anglia Ruskin University

Qualified Lawyer, Jordanian Association Bar

Bachelor of Law, University of Jordan, Amman

Memberships, editorial boards
  • Centre for Access to Justice and Inclusion, Member
  • Jordanian Association Bar, Member.
Selected recent publications

Al Maaiteh, Y. (2025, forthcoming) ‘Joining Non-signatory Third Parties to Arbitration Agreements in Jordan’, Journal of International Arbitration, 41(6).

Recent presentations and conferences

Served as an organiser for the 12th, 13th, and 14th Gulf Research Meetings, an esteemed series of academic conferences organised by the Gulf Research Centre, Cambridge.