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Basrah Obelisk Law Firm – Iraq

Basrah Obelisk Law Firm – Iraq

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Iraq

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Basrah Obelisk Law Firm – Iraq handles the full spectrum of commercial work, including transactions, litigation, and major projects, with notable experience in energy-sector disputes involving gas and electricity, as well as shipping and employment matters. The practice is overseen by Buraq al-Hamdy, who advises domestic and international clients on disputes, corporate law, tax compliance, and employment law issues, and is led by Wadhah Hamed Jassim. Other key figures include Fatima Zuhair Shaker .
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  • ‘The team is super helpful, always ready to support, accommodating, and more than competent’
  • ‘The respective individuals are all competent supporting with time and always available ’
  • ‘The firm is very responsive and professional by Iraqi legal standards and works with high efficiency in following up on all matters.’
  • ‘Very good English-speaking staff and responsive by e-mail communications’
  • ‘Solid knowledge of legal environment and procedures in the country, instrumental in interacting with authorities’
  • ‘Professional competence and efficiency’

Key clients

  • Yokogawa Middle East and Africa B.S.C
  • Max Streicher S.p.A Italy
  • Damson Energy DMCC
  • Spectrum Integrated Solutions, LLC
  • GOPA - TECH GmbH
  • BEST Elektrik Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • ICC Energy
  • Energy Offshore International Chemicals Trading LLC
  • Eriell Oilfield Services B.V.
  • Bonatti S.p.A.
  • Marlog L.P.J Logistics
  • Air & Ocean General Transport, Forwarding (DHL IRAQ)

Work highlights

Facilitated the transfer of 100 million shares of an Iraqi maritime services company to two new shareholders. The firm handled the transfer procedures before the Registrar of Companies (ROC), including drafting the Minutes of Meeting (MoM) and Amended Articles of Association (AOA). Additionally, the firm coordinated with the Ministry of Interior to complete the required security procedures prior to finalizing the transfer.
Established a legal entity related to an Emirati energy company. The firm drafted and executed a trust agreement designating two Iraqi companies as the ultimate beneficiaries and shareholders. Additionally, the firm provided a comprehensive legal strategy, including proposed company names and scope of work. The firm also facilitated the registration of the trust companies and shareholding structure before the Registrar of Companies (ROC), drafting the required Minutes of Meeting (MoM) and other corporate documents.
Practice head

Wadhah Hamed Jassim; Buraq al-Hamdy

Other key lawyers

Fatima Zuhair Shaker

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