Middle East - Iraq

Basrah Obelisk Law Firm – Iraq

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Jointly chaired by Fatima Al Joubouri and Wadhah Hamed, Basrah Obelisk Law Firm – Iraq is lauded by clients for its ‘attention to detail’, and is vastly knowledgeable of M&A, maritime law, in addition to oil and gas matters. Other key team members include Anfal Qais Ali and Azzam Mohammed Neama who are noted for their experience in contentious mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Basrah Obelisk Law Firm is really customer oriented, and fine tuned to client's needs. The team's recommendations allow the mitigation of local risks and they interact with government authorities smoothly.'
  • 'The team's attention to detail and capability to comprehend the business and legal needs of a client makes them standout. The speed of response is always good, with immediate reaction to any request.'

Key clients

  • Kuwait Energy Iraq Ltd
  • Bashneft International B.V
  • Gazprom Neft Badra B.V
  • Enka Insaat ve Sanayi AS
  • Bonatti S.P.A
  • Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group Corp, LTD
  • Air & Ocean General Transport, Forwarding (DHL IRAQ)
  • Kuehne + Nagel / Jawharat Al Sharq for General Transportation, Logistics and Maritime Services L.L.C
  • Çalık Enerji A.Ş. Iraq Branch
  • Marlog-Lbg Logistics GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advising a leading local cement factory on the sale of shares to another firm.
  • Advised Simatech Group on the sale of shares to Al-Yaman Co.
  • Advised Blue Bell on the sale of shares to an international firm.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fatima Al Joubouri, Wadhah Hamed

Other key lawyers

Anfal Qais Ali, Azzam Mohammed Neama, Maitham H. Sharif