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Our Expert Team
Our legal team in Iraq includes experienced legal advisors with strong knowledge of local laws and international business practices. We support foreign companies and investors with tailored legal solutions across company formation, compliance, contracts, and dispute resolution.
We support local and international clients with corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, government procurement, and market entry strategies. Through tailored legal solutions, our legal team Iraq helps businesses address complex legal challenges effectively.
By combining deep knowledge of Iraqi law with a business-oriented approach, our team enables organizations to operate confidently, efficiently, and in full compliance with Iraq’s regulatory environment.
Mohammed Khalaf
Founder & Principal Legal Advisor
- Bachelor of Law, University of Baghdad
- MSA @ Walter E. Heller College of Business / Roosevelt University
I work closely with clients to navigate Iraq’s legal and regulatory environment, helping businesses structure compliant operations, mitigate legal risks, and successfully execute commercial and government-related projects.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & Commercial Contracts
- Foreign Investment and Market Entry Advisory
- Regulatory Compliance for Foreign Companies in Iraq
- Government Contracts and Public Procurement
- Due Diligence and Legal Risk Assessment
- Energy and Infrastructure Sector Advisory
- Dispute Resolution Strategy and Arbitration Support
- Tax and Customs Regulatory Advisory
Jaafar Mohammed Al-Shammari
Sr. Legal Advisor
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Baghdad
- Master of Laws., Private Law, University of Baghdad
Sr. Legal advisor with more than five years of experience in civil, commercial, and banking law, advising international and local clients on regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, and complex commercial matters in Iraq. Jaafar has extensive litigation experience, having managed and followed up on more than 300 cases before Iraqi courts, including complex commercial disputes.
Provides strategic legal advisory services to regional banking institutions, multinational pharmaceutical companies, and financial technology (FinTech) firms, supporting clients in company formation, licensing procedures, regulatory compliance, financial product structuring, and corporate governance.
He also advises clients in the media and broadcasting sector on licensing, content regulation, and intellectual property protection. In the energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors, he assists companies with drafting and reviewing engineering and project contracts, and represents contractors and investors in contractual and regulatory disputes involving both government and private sector entities.
Areas of Expertise
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Corporate & Commercial Contracts
- Banking and Financial Regulation
- FinTech and Digital Payment Systems
- Media & Telecommunications Law
- Oil & Gas and Infrastructure Projects
- Construction and Engineering Contracts
- Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
- Regulatory Compliance for Foreign Companies in Iraq
Baha S. Ali Al-Haboubi
Senior Legal Advisor
- Bachelor of Law, University of Baghdad
Legal Counsel advising international and local businesses on corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and commercial operations in Iraq. Provides strategic legal guidance to ensure companies operate within Iraqi legal frameworks.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & Commercial Contracts
- Employment and Labor Advisory
- Commercial Contract Drafting and Review
- Regulatory Compliance for Foreign Companies in Iraq
- Dispute Resolution and Risk Management
Noor Abdul Khaliq Sultan
Legal Advisor
- Bachelor of Law, University of Baghdad
Legal Counsel supporting corporations and investors with employment law, corporate governance, and commercial regulatory matters in Iraq. Focused on helping companies manage legal risks and maintain operational compliance.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & Commercial Contracts
- Foreign Investment and Market Entry Advisory
- Regulatory Compliance for Foreign Companies in Iraq
- Government Contracts and Public Procurement
- Due Diligence and Legal Risk Assessment
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Our professionals are ready to provide the legal clarity and strategic guidance your business needs in Iraq.