Find a Lawyer
Book an appointment with us, or search the directory to find the right lawyer for you directly through the app.
Find out more
English Law: Keep calm and mind the precedent
In May Law Update’s edition, we examined the continued relevance of English law across MENA jurisdictions and why it remains a cornerstone of commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and cross-border deal structuring.
From the Dubai Court’s recognition of Without Prejudice communications to anti-sandbagging clauses, ESG, joint ventures, and the classification of warranties, our contributors explore how English legal concepts are being applied, interpreted, and adapted in a regional context.
With expert insight across sectors, including capital markets, corporate acquisitions, and estate planning, this issue underscores that familiarity with English law is no longer optional for businesses in MENA. It is essential.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Ammar Al-Humairi
Associate
Biography
Ammar is an associate in corporate structure, He has significant experience advising companies and their boards of directors, executive management, and legal teams in public and private in complex corporate transactions. In addition, he regularly advises clients in other corporate, securities, strategic and business-related matters, including corporate governance, stockholder, reporting obligations and disclosure issues.
He has successfully represented all types and sizes of taxpayers, manufacturers, developers, property managers, local businesses, and individuals. He worked as well on taxes matters covered property tax, sales and use tax, transfer tax, withholding tax and franchise and income tax disputes with other Iraq directorates of revenue and local assessing authorities.
He is also experienced in IP matters including trademarks and patent, including grant procedures, infringement advice and conducting opposition and appeal proceedings, consists of litigating in the field of IP. Ammar advises foreign multinationals on trademarks disputes. He also assists companies in granting procedures and litigation.
Recent Experience
- Providing legal advice on tax matters in Iraq such as tax exemptions, contract taxability, and tax amounts Advice on tax compliance Preparation and filing of financial statements with tax benefits Efficient tax and investment structuring Assistance on tax disputes and litigation Guidance on the requirements of opening a taxation file with the general commission of tax in Iraq upon company registration Compliance check for legal requirements when doing business in Iraq Assistance with obtaining tax identification number and receiving a tax clearance letter from the general commission reviewing financial statement before submission to the Tax Authority, Following on monthly basis to pay and submit PIT form . Further an extensive experience with settling fines and taxes imposed against client companies. Estimate AND calculate taxes CIT and PIT.
- Experience in ministry of health contracts and pharmaceutical companies.
- Review and preparation of the residential and commercial land purchase and sale agreements Assistance with master community plans Ensuring compliance with all relevant local laws Assistance with landlord and tenant disputes Mortgaged property foreclosure actions Organizing the real estate owner’s accounts—both monthly and yearly, Taxing the property Submitting a tax-free request for vacant properties, etc.
- Register trademarks, industrial designs, patents, copyrights, and digital rights with the Iraqi regulatory authorities. Enforcement, protection, and litigation in respect of IP rights. Providing regulatory advice on the Iraqi IP landscape. IP rights prosecution. Transfers of IP and other IP transactions. Drafting waivers, assignments, and licenses in respect of IP rights.
- Experience in Insurance, providing legal advice regarding compliance in Iraq,
- Sufficient proficiency in deal with issues the corporate and Update Companies file with the Registrar of Companies.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2019 – Bachelor in English, University of Baghdad
2015 – Bachelor Degree in Law, University of Al Mustansiriyah
Admission
2015 – Iraqi Bar Association
Practice(s)
Insights
Stay updated
To learn more about our services and get the latest legal insights from across the Middle East and North Africa region, click on the link below.
