At Muayad & Associates, our team exemplifies a harmonious blend of local expertise and global standards, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions for our clients. Our professionals are dedicated to delivering exceptional service across various practice areas.

Muayad & Associates has a great deal of experience in Iraqi laws, gained from assisting major multinational companies and provision of a wide spectrum of legal services, starting from bidding stage, negotiations between the contracting parties, execution and closing. We also represent clients in corporate commercial matters, taxation matters, corporate structuring matters, and litigious disputes. Our team excels in navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering strategic legal advice to ensure our clients achieve their business objectives effectively and efficiently.

Practice Areas:

• Corporate & Commercial
• Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Media & Telecommunication
• Corporate Structuring
• Banking & Finance
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Intellectual Property
• Labor & Employment
• Property & Real Estate
• Taxation
• Contract Drafting

Managing Partner: Mustafa Muayad

As the founder and head of Muayad & Associates, Mustafa brings over a decade of specialization in commercial litigation and corporate & commercial matters in Iraq. His extensive experience includes Corporate Structuring: Crafting tailored corporate structures that align with business goals and compliance requirements, ensuring efficient operations and risk management. Mergers & Acquisitions: Advising on high-profile M&A transactions, managing due diligence, negotiation, and seamless integration. Joint Ventures: Facilitating partnerships that drive growth and innovation while protecting client interests. Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that safeguard commercial relationships and ensure strategic alignment. Regulatory Compliance: Providing in-depth insights into local laws and regulations to keep businesses compliant and thriving. Commercial Litigation & Arbitration: Representing clients in complex commercial disputes, including contractual breaches, shareholder conflicts, and post-M&A disputes, in both domestic courts and international arbitration forums.

Key Senior Associates:

Yasir Al Humairi – Corporate Structuring 

Yasir specializes in corporate structuring, offering clients tailored solutions that align with both local and international legal standards. His expertise ensures businesses are optimally organized to achieve their strategic objectives. Yasir’s contributions have been pivotal in ensuring corporate governance and compliance with the Iraqi laws, including but not limited to, Iraqi Company Laws, Taxes Law and the Pension & Social Security Law. He has successfully navigated numerous licensing maters for major companies operating in Iraq and handled taxation settlement cases, encompassing Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax, as well as taxes on company contracts and withholding tax issues. Furthermore, his extensive experience in social security registration, work permits, visas, and obtaining sector-related approvals from governmental entities and commissions has been invaluable to our clients.

Yasir’s approach combines meticulous attention to legal detail with a practical understanding of corporate needs, making him an asset to our clients. His expertise is not just in navigating the legal landscape but in providing solutions that are strategic, compliant, and tailored to our clients’ unique business objectives.

Shahin Yasin – Tax & TM 

Shahin focuses on tax law and intellectual property, providing clients with comprehensive advice on compliance and protection of their intangible assets. His insights are invaluable for clients navigating complex regulatory environments.

His proficiency in tax law includes advising on tax planning strategies, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and adeptly handling both Corporate Income Tax and Personal Income Tax procedures. Shahin’s role is crucial in ensuring clients’ compliance with the pertinent tax regulations, thereby optimizing their financial positioning in the Iraqi market.

In the realm of intellectual property, Shahin’s experience is multifaceted. He possesses extensive knowledge in trademark and patent registration, ensuring that clients’ intellectual properties are well-protected under Iraqi law. His expertise extends to the enforcement of IP rights and the drafting of trademark licensing agreements and documentation. This comprehensive approach to IP law safeguards our clients’ interests and enhances their market presence.

Shahin has also distinguished himself in handling social security matters for foreign and international companies operating in Iraq. His assistance in registering companies, preparing necessary documentation, and securing social security exemptions for foreign employees is invaluable. Moreover, he adeptly represents clients in social security-related disputes.

Additionally, Shahin plays a vital role in advising multinational companies on corporate governance and compliance. His guidance is pivotal for companies seeking to navigate the Iraqi business environment, ensuring adherence to legal standards while maintaining operational efficiency.

Key Associates:

Dunya Mohammed – Corporate & Commercial

Dunya is adept in corporate and commercial law, assisting clients with contract drafting, compliance, and corporate governance. Her attention to detail ensures that clients’ operations run smoothly within the legal framework. Dunya’s expertise in corporate commercial matters is distinguished by her advisory role to international firms. Her adept coordination extends beyond logistics management to include a strong focus on the intricacies of corporate governance. She offers comprehensive counsel on laws and regulations affecting companies, ensuring adherence to local and international legal frameworks. Her skill set further includes the meticulous drafting of legal documents and the negotiation of commercial agency agreements, providing her clients with robust support in navigating the complex landscape of corporate commerce.

Bilal Al Jubouri -Corporate Structuring 

Support Staff:

Our dedicated support team, including administrative professionals and paralegals, ensures seamless operations and assists in delivering timely and effective legal services to our clients. Our team provides tailored legal solutions with a focus on quality and client care. Our aim is to be your trusted legal partner in Iraq. Contact us today to see how we can assist you.

For more information about our services and team, please visit our website: Muayad and Associates