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Hannouche Associates

Hannouche Associates

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Iraq

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Leading firms

With offices in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra, Hannouche Associates advises a range of high-profile international clients in the banking, construction, and oil and gas sectors on contract and regulatory matters, as well as dispute resolution. The practice is led by Alain Hannouche, who is knowledgeable across corporate law, oil and gas, labour law, taxation, and financial law. Noted for its “deep technical expertise”, the team includes seasoned litigator and tax specialist Abdullah Jaber and litigator Saman Karim Taher. Dhamen Alwakeel left the firm in February 2025.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘In short, Team Hannouche can see things from a business perspective. They are also creative in offering innovative approaches. Without question, Team Hannouche can take care of business.’
  • ‘Alain Hannouche is a gentleman at all times and as smart as they come. He is an original thinker and a strategic adviser/strategy whisperer.’
  • ‘Hannouche Associates provides us with top-notch service that is not matched in the Iraqi market.’
  • ‘Alain Hannouche stands out as the partner making this whole practice work as seamlessly as it does, showing experience and practicality that cannot be valued in Iraq. ’
  • ‘Potential clients would wish to know that the firms working in the market do not compare to the services provided by Hannouche Associates, as we feel they are the only firm providing a very reliable level of service.’
  • ‘The whole team provides a very professional service. I single out Alain Hannouche and Amanda Mezher as the two individuals we always rely on for advice.’

Key clients

  • Chevron
  • Deloitte
  • Delivery Hero
  • Sanofi
  • Schneider Electric
  • Atlas Copco
  • Ceva Logistics
  • WPP
  • Hapag-Lloyd
  • B.L. Harbert International
  • Bank of Jordan

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Alain Hannouche
Alain Hannouche
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Alain Hannouche; Abdullah Jaber; Saman Karim Taher