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Al Tamimi & Company

With offices in Baghdad, Basra and Erbil, Al Tamimi & Company has been commended as ‘very professional, knowledgeable, and highly responsive’. The team is also well-regarded for its expertise in banking and finance, corporate structuring, intellectual property, litigation and tax. With vast corporate experience, Mohammed Norri often advises clients on contract disputes and employment policies. Jawad Khalaf  is noted for his contentious civil, commercial and criminal law capabilities, while Thomas Calvert is proficient in energy matters and project financing. Haydar Jawad and Dana Abduljaleel are also highlighted.

Practice head(s):

Mohammed Norri; Jawad Khalaf; Thomas Calvert


Other key lawyers:

Haydar Jawad; Dana Abduljaleel


Testimonials

‘Very professional, knowledgeable, highly responsive and and caring to our needs and requirements, particularly, Mr. Mohammed Norri.’

‘Professionalism and collaboration.’

‘Knowledge of local laws.’

Key clients

PetroChina


Pertamina


Power Holding


ABB


Baker Hughes


Wood Group


Banque Misr


Abu Dawood Group


Kuwait Energy


EBS Petroleum Company Limited


Urbacon Trading & Contracting WLL


Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE


Qatar National Bank


Confluent Law Group

Headed by Tom Nolda, Confluent Law Group is a key contact for major international oil and pharmaceutical companies. The team, lauded for its ‘international quality in a frontier market’ also handles corporate restructuring as well as financing for public and private sector infrastructure developments. Alan Wahid often advises international and local investors and global banks.

Practice head(s):

Tom Nolda


 


Other key lawyers:

Alan Wahid


Testimonials

‘International quality in a frontier market.’

Hannouche Associates

With a strong presence across Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra, Hannouche Associates is a strong choice for multinational banks as well as technology market entrants. Alain Hannouche handles M&A, and public sector contracts, while Dhamen Alwakeel and Saman Karim Taher are litigation specialists. Amanda Mezher is skilled in banking, corporate, and energy, as well as intellectual property.

Practice head(s):

Alain Hannouche; Dhamen Alwakeel; Saman Karim Taher


 


 


Other key lawyers:

Amanda Mezher; Ibrahim Mohsen Jamal


Testimonials

‘Hannouche Associates has been always a reliable partner, always managing to complete all matters on time.’

‘The team’s work flexibility has been always on top, when there are tight timelines they do not hesitate to go on with it and solve it on time, this has been a top value for them.’

‘I wouldn’t suggest any other law firm.’

Key clients

Chevron


Deloitte


Delivery Hero


Sanofi


Schneider Electric


Atlas Copco


Ceva Logistics


Fattal Holding


Sesame Workshop


American Chamber of Commerce


Newton Law Group

With presences in Baghdad, Erbil and Basra, Newton Law Group is praised as ‘diverse and knowledgeable’ and is noted for its strong regional footprint. The team is jointly chaired by the ‘highly skilled’ Halim Gebeili and Yarob Jumaily, the former of whom often advises multinational clients on transactional matters. Kazem Oueid is adept in corporate law, litigation, oil and gas as well as tax issues.

Practice head(s):

Halim Gebeili; Yarob Jumaily


Other key lawyers:

Kazem Oueid


Testimonials

‘The team is closely-knit, diverse, and multilingual. The team is very knowledgeable and responds quickly.’

‘Halim Gebeili is an extraordinary lawyer, multilingual, and highly-skilled. He goes the extra-mile to find the best solution for each client.’

Key clients

Hill international (nyse:hil)


French consulate


World  bank


CMS


Schlumberger


Willis group


Phillip Morris


Horrowitz and Rubenstein


Sabis


Otm pumps


Arab contractors company


Talabat


Coface


Artelia


United nations international trade center


Mselect


Navantia


Mondelez – Cadbury


Work highlights


  • Advised Hill International on payroll and tax processing.
  • Advised Schlumberger on oil and gas agreements.
  • Advised Philip Morris on counterfeit cases related to Marlboro and other brands.
     

Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Praised as ‘knowledgeable of Iraqi law’, Sanad Law Group in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP boasts a strong contentious track record. On the non-contentious side, the practice is experienced in banking, gas, manufacturing and telecoms joint ventures and transactions. Tawfiq Tabbaa is adept in commercial disputes, while Omar Hussein is well-versed in domestic and administrative and regulatory issues. Suzan Aziz is experienced in oil and gas investments, and Mozahem Khalaf leads the firm’s corporate commercial practice.

Practice head(s):

Tawfiq Tabbaa; Omar Hussein; Suzan Aziz; Mozahem Khalaf


Testimonials

‘The team was very helpful in clarifying the issues under Iraqi law and in preparing transaction documents.’

‘The team was available at short notice and knowledgeable of Iraqi law. It was also critical in drafting the transaction documents.’

‘Excellent client management, professional service, technical proficiency and competence.’

‘Good relationship management, friendly and professional nature, and advice is given with confidence.’

 

 

Key clients

PWC


Basra Multipurpose Terminals


Capital Bank / National Bank of Iraq


G4S


China Petroleum Engineering


Construction Corporation (CPECC)


Ministry of Electricity


Hitachi


Baker Hughes


Grofin


March Holding


Coca Cola


Basra Gas Company


Mena Associates in association with Amereller Rechtsanwälte

Leveraging support from its international network, the full-service law firm Mena Associates in association with Amereller Rechtsanwälte has a wealth of expertise in regulatory compliance. The team is jointly led by experienced commercial litigator Sarmad Akrawi and Ahmed Al-Janabi who is a key contact for corporate, employment, as well as oil and gas matters. Mohammed Al-Tamimi oversees the Baghdad litigation team and has recently been engaged in employment disputes and contract breaches.

Practice head(s):

Sarmad Akrawi; Ahmed Al-Janabi


 


Other key lawyers:

Mohammed Al-Tamimi; Ali Al Jobori; Dahlia Zamel; Bana Shali


Testimonials

‘The team thinks outside the box when giving advice, thoroughly familiarising themselves with the subject matter and gave me options for action.’

‘Each lawyer is very committed in their own way, they communicate clearly, and advise in a timely manner. I also really appreciate is their pro-active communication. The lawyers are very knowledgeable about human resources issues in Iraq.’

‘Very detailed local legal expertise of the Iraq mainland as well as Kurdistan region. The team has profound experience with local authorities and the practicable application of law and customs.’

Basrah Obelisk Law Firm – Iraq

Jointly chaired by Fatima Al Joubouri and Wadhah Hamed, Basrah Obelisk Law Firm – Iraq is lauded by clients for its ‘attention to detail’, and is vastly knowledgeable of M&A, maritime law, in addition to oil and gas matters. Other key team members include Anfal Qais Ali and Azzam Mohammed Neama who are noted for their experience in contentious mandates.

Practice head(s):

Fatima Al Joubouri; Wadhah Hamed


Other key lawyers:

Anfal Qais Ali; Azzam Mohammed Neama; Maitham H. Sharif


Testimonials

‘Basrah Obelisk Law Firm is really customer oriented, and fine tuned to client’s needs. The team’s recommendations allow the mitigation of local risks and they interact with government authorities smoothly.’

‘The team’s attention to detail and capability to comprehend the business and legal needs of a client makes them standout. The speed of response is always good, with immediate reaction to any request.’

Key clients

Kuwait Energy Iraq Ltd


Bashneft International B.V


Gazprom Neft Badra B.V


Enka Insaat ve Sanayi AS


Bonatti S.P.A


Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group Corp, LTD


Air & Ocean General Transport, Forwarding (DHL IRAQ)


Kuehne + Nagel / Jawharat Al Sharq for General Transportation, Logistics and Maritime Services L.L.C


Çalık Enerji A.Ş. Iraq Branch


Marlog-Lbg Logistics GmbH


Work highlights


  • Advising a leading local cement factory on the sale of shares to another firm.
  • Advised Simatech Group on the sale of shares to Al-Yaman Co.
  • Advised Blue Bell on the sale of shares to an international firm.