Our Team
Our Team is our most valuable Asset
Muqdad Sami Al Juboori
Senior Lawyer and Managing Director (Partner)
Shareholder and Managing Director of Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon firm. A senior lawyer licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association, he is also a member of the International Bar Association “IBA”.
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Shareholder and Managing Director of Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon firm. A senior lawyer licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association, he is also a member of the International Bar Association “IBA”. Holding a B. Sc. Degree in Law-Baghdad University and offering more than 29 years of experience practicing attorneyship and legal services profession, having strong litigation background with a long record of successful history providing professional legal services to national and international high-level clients, and wide relations network with sophisticated institutions inside and outside Iraq. Muqdad main areas of expertise are civil law litigation before all levels of courts (First Instance court, Appeal Court and Cassation Court) as well as the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq and Iraqi High Tribunal, commercial law litigation, banking, investment and arbitration and has obtained a large number of remarkable favorable verdicts of great value and impact. Author of multiple articles published on high-level sites and magazines such as Lexis-Nexis legal platform.
Dr. Khalil AbdulMuhsin al Taie
Senior Lawyer (Partner)
Senior bilingual lawyer with over 29 years of experience in the legal industry having a Ph.D. degree in International Law/Baghdad University. A shareholder and one of the two founders of Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon firm.
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Senior bilingual lawyer with over 29 years of experience in the legal industry having a Ph.D. degree in International Law/Baghdad University. A shareholder and one of the two founders of Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon firm established in Iraq since 2004. Throughout his career, Dr.al Taie has occupied different sophisticated positions with high-level diplomatic institutions such as the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he was assigned for leading roles there. He has a demonstrative professionalism in drafting and reviewing different legislative instruments and worked closely with legislative staffers to develop strategies and reach consensus. Enjoying a problem-solving judgment and extensive knowledge in overseeing and drafting contracts, advice on related disputes and negotiate thereof. Dr. al Taie is also the author of multiple publications and researches having a rich collection in terms of variant legal topics.
Dr.Hadeel Adnan Anwar Al-Ani
Senior lawyer & Arbitration Consultant (Partner)
An Iraqi bilingual lawyer and arbitration consultant who has more than 23 years of experience in the legal sector, mainly arbitration and dispute resolution sector.
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An Iraqi bilingual lawyer and arbitration consultant who has more than 23 years of experience in the legal sector, mainly arbitration and dispute resolution sector. Holding a B.Sc. Degree in law studies, a diploma in Legislative Law, a Master’s Degree in International Law, and Ph.D. Degree in International Law. Throughout her career and in addition to here experience as an independent lawyer practicing litigation and corporate-related works; Dr.Hadeel had formerly occupied sophisticated positions with high-level governmental institutions acting as a former senior legal consultant at the Integrity Commission advising on negligence by official employees, Anti-corruption acts and practices and related regulations to eliminate those, act as the director of International Relations Department at the office of Commission President liaising with international institutions on matters related to anti-corruption and international policies in force and fully managing the Commission international relation, act as the Commission representative in the United Nations Convention Against Corruption “UNCAC” treaty, and as the coordinator and rapporteur of Official Experts’ Team concerned in enforcing the terms of UNCAC. A former senior legal consultant at the Property Disputes’ Body. Author of multiple published researches and studies. A member of Iraqi Bar Association, Arab Jurists’ Union and Human Rights Association.
Hiba Basim Khaza’al
Management and Accounts Manager (Partner)
Results-proven management bilingual professional with more than 10 years of experience in management and leadership positions, building records of success in developing marketing campaigns strategies and solutions. Holding a B.Sc. Degree in Engineering and PMP certification.
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Results-proven management bilingual professional with more than 10 years of experience in management and leadership positions, building records of success in developing marketing campaigns strategies and solutions. Holding a B.Sc. Degree in Engineering and PMP certification.
Greatly familiar with the legal business environment and requirements in Iraq, adopting international standards with proven experience of more than 6 years in the legal industry working at Al Hadeel Al Hasan Law firm (formerly Hadeel A. Hasan Law Office) dealing with high-level international and governmental institutions. A considerable experience in managing legal tasks assigned, providing update reports, review and draft contracts regulating the relation with the firm clients and employees. Extended experience in accounting works such as recording expenses, generate bills and arrange related data records.
Well versed in managing firms towards definite success and within competitive environments. Proven experience in handling general management works, management of human resources and accounts management including management of expenses, revenues and budgets.
Othman Ayad Khalaf
Senior Associate Lawyer (Partner)
A corporate senior associate and Partner, holding a B.Sc. Degree in law studies, with indicative experiences in related services pertaining to tax, social security and general operation requirements of a corporation.
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A corporate senior associate and Partner, holding a B.Sc. Degree in law studies, with indicative experiences in related services pertaining to tax, social security and general operation requirements of a corporation. A member of Iraqi Bar Association and Iraqi Jurists’ Union. During his study courses, Othman has started his legal profession as a paralegal working side-by-side with the legal team of locally operating corporations. Once he graduated the law school; he got licensed to practice the law profession by the Iraqi Bar Association, and rapidly took the lead as a corporate lawyer when he joined one of the top local firms (Al Hadeel Al Hasan firm) providing services to national and international institutions in Iraq. Supported with the experiences he earned in the corporate sector; he was attracted by Eversheds Sutherland and appointed as the leading lawyer of the corporate department. Following his work at Eversheds, he joined Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon Firm as a partner successfully leading the corporate department there. During his career; Othman had represented tens of multi-national clients in variant corporate cases, before the Registrar of companies, taxes, social security in addition to legal representation before Iraqi courts.
Pierre Fournol
Senior Lawyer - In charge of International Arbitration and Litigation
Attorney at Law admitted to Paris Bar with over 30 years of expertise and demonstrated ability to manage people, teams and projects that require leadership, and strong problem-solving skills.
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Attorney at Law admitted to Paris Bar with over 30 years of expertise and demonstrated ability to manage people, teams and projects that require leadership, and strong problem-solving skills. Bilingual attorney (French – Native, English – Fluent) with significant knowledge in Business administration practices. Pierre has significant experience with Iraq dealing with private sector, governmental agencies and Non-Governmental organizations covering different aspects of business law such as corporate transactions, tax, public procurement, joint ventures as well as acting as international arbitration council for major French firms in relation to their operations in Iraq. Excellent knowledge of relations between France and Iraq. Worked as an advisor for international and domestic firms regarding French business law and international transactions and cross-border investment. in addition to his expertise with Iraq; Pierre has a proven experiences working with international institutions such as KPMG Legal Romania where he has held the Director position, KPMG FIDAL-France and other major French law firms in Vietnam and France.
Credentials:
Master Degree in Business Administration - University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master Degree in Business and Tax Law – University of Paris 2 – Assas
Master Degree in Public Law – University of Paris 2 – Assas
Member of Paris Bar
Neeran Aziz Al Zahawy
Senior Lawyer/Telecommunications Legal Specialist
A senior trilingual (Arabic, English, Sweden) lawyer holding a B.Sc. Degree in law from Baghdad University and having more than 26 years of experience in rendering all types of legal services, mainly specialized in handling matters related to highly regulated telecommunications industry.
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A senior trilingual (Arabic, English, Sweden) lawyer holding a B.Sc. Degree in law from Baghdad University and having more than 26 years of experience in rendering all types of legal services with a high ability to resolve complex legal issues, mainly specialized in handling matters related to highly regulated telecommunications industry. Former supervisor for licensing Department for Satellite, television and radio stations/Communication and Media Commission “CMC” with a demonstrated experience in licensing procedures, compliance and related contracts. In addition to her extensive experience in litigation, companies’ incorporation and legal drafting including contracts.
Successfully managed several teaching, training and social programs by reputable European organizations and institutions, and she was appointed as a member of the supervising committee assigned for holding Paris Media Conference for Freedom of Speech. Having a demonstrated experience in holding and managing conferences as well as media coverage management and development in addition to her being an active social activist. Attended multiple courses and workshops in Human Rights, by the British Council, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Olof Palme Foundation, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, Amman Center for Human Rights Studies. Highly dedicated to her work and significantly flexible in performing the tasks assigned and coexistence with the variable work environment.
Muhammed Ramiedh Dahash
Senior Lawyer (retired judge)
A retired judge and currently acting as a lawyer having more than 45 years of extensive experience in the legal sector demonstrating fast-paced and high volume litigation.
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A retired judge and currently acting as a lawyer having more than 45 years of extensive experience in the legal sector demonstrating fast-paced and high volume litigation. Holding a B. Sc. Degree in Law from Al Mustansiriya University/1975 and Higher Diploma from the Judicial Institute/1980. Judge Muhammed possesses excellent complex problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills, track record of achieving exceptional results in managing litigation sessions. He occupied multiple positions in judiciary such as Chief Judge of Baghdad Court of Appeal, judicial supervisor and attorney general. An expert with Banking Law and Real Estate Law having managed multiple disputes and provided high-level consultancies in this respect.
Judge Muhammed is skilled in monitoring proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed. Advising attorneys, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings. Adroit in ensuring the effective and efficient conduct of the courtroom. The author of multiple authors pertaining to different legal topics such as “The provisions of the Missing” and “Apartments and Floors” besides other authors.
Raya Abu Gulal
Senior Of-Counsel
Trilingual in Arabic, Dutch and English, Senior legal advisor with +19 years of proven experience with International law firms in providing legal advice and counsel to International companies and organizations.
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Trilingual in Arabic, Dutch and English, Senior legal advisor with +19 years of proven experience with International law firms in providing legal advice and counsel to International companies and organizations on a broad range of legal matters with an emphasis on business corporations, restructuring, due diligence projects and intellectual property law. Having a bachelor’s degree in law from London UK/ University of Westminster. The founder of Manaar Legal Consultancy incorporated and operating in the United Arab Emirates to serve the region (GCC and Iraq), with a solid history leading corporate matters, business transactions and complex corporate issues. Substantial background in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and managing commercial contracts, agreements and transactions, with strong organizational abilities and cultural business awareness.
Mrs.Abu Gulal is the Co- Founder of Women Lawyers Group Middle East, board member of the International Women Business Group (Abu Dhabi), and a member of Benelux Business Group – Abu Dhabi.
Hisham Abdul Jabbar Abdullah
Certified Public Accountant-Auditor
A results-oriented licensed bilingual Certified Public Accountant “CPA” with more than 20 years of experience in accounting and auditing works for corporations, specifically banks and financial institutions.
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A results-oriented licensed bilingual Certified Public Accountant “CPA” with more than 20 years of experience in accounting and auditing works for corporations, specifically banks and financial institutions and assisting clients to maximize their financial success with accurate record management and financial strategies. Holding a B.Sc. Degree in accounting and certified by the Arab Institute of Certified Public Accountants. One of the top CPA’s of his generation and had successfully cooperated with several reputable banks and financial institutions in managing, auditing and analyzing their accounting records (such as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Dijlah & Furat Islamic Bank, United Bank for Investment, Iraqi Investment Bank and others). Highly committed to the profession standards, applying those in a manner that support the financial success of every institution he works with. A professional in preparing feasibility studies for commercial and financial institutions. Attended tens of national and international courses supporting his profession in monitoring, managing, recording, analyze and control of financial transactions and assessing risk management. The author of several researches and authors that were submitted/published with respective institutions such as the Central Bank of Iraq, Arab Institute for Chartered Accountants, Iraqi Private Banks League and Al Mustansiriya University.
Esraa Shakir Dhiyaa
Senior Lawyer
Hard-working passionate attorney holding a B. Sc. Degree in law studies/1991, always seeking to combine advanced education, 29 years of experience in the legal sector
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Hard-working passionate attorney holding a B. Sc. Degree in law studies/1991, always seeking to combine advanced education, 29 years of experience in the legal sector working at difference legal environments and jurisdictions, and innate business acumen, to assist clients successfully navigate legal transactions. As an Iraqi experienced lawyer and an American citizen currently residing in USA; Esraa is leading a successful clients-communication within the Iraqi community there for any legal issues, cases or proceedings required in Iraq, supported by the long experience she has representing various clients before different environments in Iraq and litigating before all types of courts, as well as in Egypt acting as an “Attorney Agent”. This unique mixture had placed Esraa in a distinctive position in containing the clients’ issues and accordingly producing effective solution thereto, besides her engagement with American courts performing administrative works as a part of her endeavors preparing herself to get more engaged with the law profession community there. Esraa is also the author of multiple legal articles that were published within the local newspapers and newsletters.
Hasan Khaleef Hasan
Senior Lawyer
Admitted to Iraqi Bar Association and highly committed and dedicated senior lawyer holding a B. Sc. degree in law studies and having more than 8 years of experience in providing variant legal services to individual and corporate clients.
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Admitted to Iraqi Bar Association and highly committed and dedicated senior lawyer holding a B. Sc. degree in law studies and having more than 8 years of experience in providing variant legal services to individual and corporate clients, specialized in representing clients and litigating in criminal and personal status cases and has favorably concluded tens of cases and obtained high-value favorable court verdicts, in addition to his wide participation in providing legal and psychological support for displaced people during the war.
Team-oriented lawyer who works to increase understanding and proficiencies in all areas of legal practice. Communicates with empathy and compassion while consistently exhibiting a professional work ethic. Highly effective at networking and developing an impressive reputation that clients can trust. His academic achievement having a Diploma in Electricity and his long experience working as a private trade man has gained him an exceptional privilege in understanding the clients’ needs and impressive technique addressing those. He also has attended several legal workshops and courses organized by reputable national and international institutions such as Heartland Alliance NGO.
Rafid Muhammed Rameidh
Senior Lawyer
An accomplished Senior Attorney with more than 21 years practicing law profession especially litigation works. Mr.Muhammed derives from a well-known family enjoying a solid legal knowledge background.
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An accomplished Senior Attorney with more than 21 years practicing law profession especially litigation works. Mr.Muhammed derives from a well-known family enjoying a solid legal knowledge background, having a B.Sc. degree in law studies/Al Turath University-Baghdad and admitted on the same year. Mr.Muhammed possess a strong transaction and litigation background in Corporate Law, Civil Law, Real Estate Law, Personal Status Law. Talented and articulate team-oriented lawyer equipped with excellent persuasion skills who communicates with both empathy and compassion while consistently exhibiting strong work ethic and the capacity to learn quickly. Through his rich career; Mr.Muhammed has represented multiple clients of all society levels before different courts in Iraq and has successfully obtained numerous number of favorable court verdicts. Highly familiar with clients, attorneys, court officers, law enforcement community, and witnesses utilizing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
Samea Sahib Al Jebory
Senior Lawyer
An experienced bilingual (English & Arabic) lawyer holding a B.Sc. degree in law studies (2004) and a Master degree in Criminal Law (2010)
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An experienced bilingual (English & Arabic) lawyer holding a B.Sc. degree in law studies (2004) and a Master degree in Criminal Law (2010), licensed to work as a paralegal in USA (current residence) and seeking to acquire license to practice law profession there. Licensed to practice law profession by the Iraqi Bar Association with full authority (Level C) and has more than 15 years of experience in the legal sector which gained her a solid understanding of legal proceedings of Iraqi Criminal and Civil courts, very-well known with her highly professionality dealing with criminal cases and obtaining favorable verdicts. Samea possesses a successful background in the delivery of exceptional customer service and the ability to assist high-profile customers representing them before Iraqi authorities including courts and investigation offices, notary and enforcement directorates within Iraq, and provide consultancies to Iraqi Community in USA and act on their behalf in their legal issues and proceedings in Iraq. Samea also has a long experience in the educational sector, in addition to her voluntary works with different institutions such as Area Agency on Aging- Phoenix, AZ (USA).
Duraid Adb Zedan
Senior Lawyer
A team-oriented corporate lawyer who works to increase understanding and proficiencies in all areas of legal practice. Holding a B.Sc. degree in law studies (1998) and licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association.
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A team-oriented corporate lawyer who works to increase understanding and proficiencies in all areas of legal practice. Holding a B.Sc. degree in law studies (1998) and licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association to practice the law profession with full authority (Level C). An extensive years of experience of more than 22 years in rendering all corporate legal services supporting the variant functions including set-up, operation, and legalizing the status of corporations in Iraq, such as registering new corporations and provide advice in this respect, perform shares acquisition, re-structuring of corporates and taxation services. A proven experience in registering trademarks, patents, industrial projects, advising regarding the same, further investigate the registered trademarks and patents with the involved authorities in Iraq. Experienced in transfer of real estates’ ownership, registering the same and advise on related disputes, litigating in contractual disputes before the courts of competence.
Mohammed Hasan Hashim
Associate Lawyer/Tax specialist
Highly focused, confident, dedicated and committed Associate Lawyer having a B. Sc. Degree in law studies from Al Mosul University and licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association with full authority (Level C).
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Highly focused, confident, dedicated and committed Associate Lawyer having a B. Sc. Degree in law studies from Al Mosul University and licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association with full authority (Level C). Since his graduation to date; Mohammed has successfully maintained to develop his experience and upgrade the positions he held at local law firms. Mohammed prime specialization area is tax law and social security, having in-depth knowledge with related laws and high expertise advising best tax models and dealing with related issues starting from procedural matters and up to advising related issues and resolving related issues and disputes for high-profile local and foreigner clients with the General Commission of Taxes and on courts. In addition to his experience with civil litigation and personal status cases. He has also participated in multiple courses in English Language, Computers and Development of Personal Status Laws. Mohammed represents a role model for his generation being hard worker and having strong sense of values, passion for the truth and the thirst for justice seeks to establish a career with a major law firm committed to uphold and utilize the full strength of the law to help those in need to find trust and solace in our judicial system.
Samah Sabah Muhammed Ali
Associate Lawyer
A dedicated associate lawyer holding a B.Sc. Degree in law studies 2016 and licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association to litigate before all courts.
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A dedicated associate lawyer holding a B.Sc. Degree in law studies 2016 and licensed by the Iraqi Bar Association to litigate before all courts (level C) with a demonstrated experience in drafting and writing legal documents including pleadings, motions, memorandums, and petitions. Provide legal assistance on Personal Status cases whether in an ongoing/potential litigation, issuance/correction of personal documents by the relevant authorities and she had successfully concluded several cases in this sector obtaining favorable verdict/outcome. She had represented many clients (including officials and public figures) in litigation procedures. Having exceptional and promising proficiency in civil and criminal litigation before all courts including the court in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Obtained considerable court verdicts in number and value specifically the criminal related cases. A proven ability to successfully leading the investigations before the competent courts and obtained favorable verdicts to her clients including release to those convicted with execution. In addition; Samah has a good experience in the incorporation of companies and she is keen on maintaining her expanded network of relations and has a good knowledge in English language. Holding a certificate from Geneva for International Arbitration – Contracts’ Drafting, and certificate of Appreciation from the Iraqi Jurists Union.
Rahma Basim Khaza’al
Accountant
Accurate and detailed-oriented bilingual accountant with young, and yet rich expertise handling office day-to-day financial transactions.
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Accurate and detailed-oriented bilingual accountant with young, and yet rich expertise handling office day-to-day financial transactions. Holding a B. Sc. Degree in Engineering and professionally trained be a veteran accounting professional to manage the firm account payable, account receivable, performing detailed cost analysis, maintaining all accounting records and files, developing budget estimates, handling bookkeeping and preparing accurate financial reports, issue bills and collecting the firm dues, follow up and settle the firm financial obligations towards its suppliers. Effective communicator with great analytical skills and excellent teamwork abilities.
Before joining Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon Firm (2012 until September 2019); Rahma was involved in doing administrative works some of them were rendered on voluntary basis or works rendered for Non-Governmental Organizations (such as CHF Vitas Iraq NGO), aiming to develop her capabilities and skills. Those works were pertaining to admin works, coordination, translation from Arabic to English and vice versa, data entry works, handle emails correspondences and manage the same, follow up on regulatory office tasks.