IRAQ Law and Practice Contributed by: Buraq Al-Hamdy, Waddah Hamed, Sajida Ankouni and Mohammad Jaber, Basrah Obelisk Law Firm Ltd
Sajida Ankouni is a legal associate at Basrah Obelisk Law Firm Ltd and focuses on corporate advisory, regulatory compliance and legal support for local and international clients. Joining the firm in 2025, she
Mohammad Jaber is an associate lawyer at Basrah Obelisk Law Firm Ltd and advises international clients
in the energy infrastructure, and construction sectors on Iraqi legal and regulatory matters. Since 2024, he has supported multinational clients focusing on oil and gas regulation, labour compliance and governmental approvals. He has led the registration of over 20 foreign branch offices in Iraq and delivered more than 20 legal opinions for major energy clients. His work includes drafting/reviewing various commercial agreements, and managing social security compliance. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from the Lebanese University and has completed international legal training with The Hague and the ICRC.
brings prior experience in cross-border legal practice across Lebanon, the UAE and Iraq, with exposure to corporate structuring, compliance, due diligence and contract drafting. She advises on Iraqi corporate/regulatory matters and liaises with governmental authorities on compliance/ administrative procedures. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Law from the Lebanese University, a Master’s degree in Planning and Public Management, and has completed training in corporate law, arbitration, legal risk management and public procurement.
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