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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, oil and gas and healthcare sectors, among others. 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

Provided by Al Tamimi & Company

  • Al Tamimi advised a Japanese developer on the financing and development of a refinery project in Iraq.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Al Tamimi is able to quickly understand our requirements, conduct accurate analysis and provide solutions."

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Global

"The firm has a good team with enough knowledge and experience in their field. It offers prompt attention to queries and timely delivery of services."

General Business Law respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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3
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 has many years of experience and is specialised in litigation."

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3
Mohammed Norri
3
Band 3

Mohammed Norri is an esteemed transactional partner who is head of the Baghdad office. He has a wealth of experience advising international clients, including oil companies and investment banks, on acquisitions, financing arrangements and regulatory matters.

"Mohammed Norri has good knowledge and experience of the laws and the market."

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3
Thomas Calvert
3
Band 3

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

"Thomas is an excellent lawyer. He is very attentive to client requirements and has a great deal of experience over multiple jurisdictions."

"He is a dedicated lawyer who is able to understand the needs of clients quickly, efficiently and accurately, and provide targeted legal advice."

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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. His recent experience includes lead roles on project finance files and debt capital markets issuances. He is based in Amman, where he leads Al Tamimi's Jordan team.

"Khaled is a good lawyer, with success in Iraq."

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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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3
Mohammed Norri
3
Band 3
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3
Thomas Calvert
3
Band 3
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Khaled Saqqaf
Jordan expertise based abroad
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Members

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Industries

Provided by Al Tamimi & Company

Agency, Franchise and Distributorship

Banking & Finance

Commercial Advisory

Construction & Energy Projects

Corporate Structuring and Re-structuring

Dispute Resolution

Employment

Maritime

Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil&Gas