Muayad & Associates LLC

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Associate

Jaafar Mohammed Al-Shammari, is a licensed lawyer and Associate in the Litigation Department at Muayad & Associates. He has over three years of cumulative legal experience, focused on civil, commercial, and banking law, with particular interest in digital banking regulations, electronic payment systems, and media and telecommunications legislation.

Jaafar currently manages a diverse portfolio of over 150 active lawsuits, including complex commercial disputes exceeding USD 50 million in value, in addition to labor and contractual claims across multiple sectors. He regularly appears before Iraqi courts and arbitral tribunals, representing both local and international clients in high-stakes proceedings.

He has advised several leading regional banking institutions, multinational pharmaceutical companies, and FinTech startups, offering strategic guidance on company formation, licensing, regulatory compliance, product structuring, legal policy development, and corporate governance. Jaafar also works closely with media clients, including local broadcasters and satellite TV channels, providing legal advice on licensing, content regulation, broadcasting compliance, and intellectual property.

His combination of legal insight and sector-specific knowledge positions him as a key member of Muayad & Associates’ litigation team, trusted for his diligence, clear legal drafting, and advocacy skills.

Key Achievements

Advised and represented clients in strategic litigation and arbitration cases at both domestic and international levels. Designed and implemented legal frameworks for technology, finance, and media sector startups. Drafted and negotiated legal agreements for projects valued in the tens of millions of dollars. Supported the development of internal legal policies and compliance systems for banks and media companies. Delivered practical and business-aligned legal advice to local and regional entities.

Languages

Arabic (native) English (good proficiency – spoken and written)

Education

LL.B. in Law – University of Baghdad Postgraduate Researcher in Private Law – University of Baghdad

Professional Memberships

Fully licensed lawyer – Iraqi Bar Association Member – Iraqi Jurists Union

Jaafar’s growing portfolio, analytical approach, and sectoral expertise make him an indispensable asset to the firm’s litigation and regulatory practice, particularly for clients operating in the fields of infrastructure, energy, construction, finance, technology, and media in Iraq.

English and Arabic

Licensed Lawyer, member to Iraqi Bar Association.

LL.M Master's Degree in Law from Baghdad University