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Al Tamimi & Company
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Provided by Al Tamimi & Company

A Tamami & Company is one of the only regional and international firms with a licensed presence in Iraq. We have a team of highly qualified lawyers who work, and live in Iraq, with fully operational offices in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra.

Our team in Iraq has a vast set of national and international credentials, which enables them to provide all the legal assistance and advices to the client.

We have handled the most complex and significant projects in Iraq, including representing multinational corporations, Iraqi Government contractors and departments, and international firms on major oil and gas projects, infrastructure, construction, litigation and settlements, IP, labour and employment, commercial agencies, distributorship, licensing and franchising, investment, maritime trade and insurance.

We offer a true one-stop shop for any legal matter, and are best able to meet all our clients’ needs with regarding to our comprehensive knowledge of all legal principles and services in the jurisdiction.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Iraq

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Al Tamimi & Company is a well-known regional law firm with offices in Erbil and Baghdad. Its seasoned lawyers have considerable experience advising international clients hailing from the financial services, construction and oil and gas sectors. The firm frequently advises on project finance as well as assisting international companies with regard to the signing of contracts with the Iraqi government. Its strengths also extend to litigation, including before the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court. As a complement to its strengths on the ground, the firm is also able to run Iraq-related matters from its offices in Jordan and the UAE.

Work Highlights

  • Al Tamimi & Company advised Geo-Jade Petroleum Corporation on the development of multiple oil field projects in Iraq.

Strengths

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Al Tamimi has great knowledge of local law and is pragmatic and commercially sound, with good practical advice.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Al Tamimi's legal support has been invaluable in areas such as public procurement, corporate structuring and navigating the complexities of Iraqi legal advice.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Jawad Khalaf
3
Band 3
Jawad Khalaf is a prominent lawyer who is an expert in litigation proceedings. He regularly acts on behalf of banks and other financial services clients in connection with contentious matters in Iraq. He is also well versed in a wide variety of commercial contracts and agreements.

Jawad Khalaf is a prominent litigator.

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Mohammed Norri
3
Band 3

Mohammed Norri is a noted transactional partner who heads the Baghdad office of Al Tamimi. He has a wealth of experience advising international clients, including oil and construction companies, on acquisitions, financing arrangements and regulatory matters.

Working in a complex market, Mohammed Norri is able to stabilise rough seas.

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Thomas Calvert
3
Band 3

Thomas Calvert is an experienced lawyer who is well placed to advise international clients on project development and financing mandates. He is also sought after to handle investment plans and acquisitions in the oil and gas sector.

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Khaled Saqqaf
Expertise Based Abroad

Khaled Saqqaf is known for his transactional work and has a long history of involvement in Iraq-related mandates. He is based in Amman, where he leads Al Tamimi's Jordan team.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Al Tamimi & Company

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Iraq

General Business Law
3
Jawad Khalaf
3
Band 3
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Mohammed Norri
3
Band 3
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Thomas Calvert
3
Band 3
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Khaled Saqqaf
Iraq, expertise based abroad in Jordan
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Members

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Industries

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Agency, Franchise and Distributorship

Banking & Finance

Commercial Advisory

Construction & Energy Projects

Corporate Structuring and Re-structuring

Dispute Resolution

Employment

Maritime

Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil&Gas