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In this edition, we feature an entire section dedicated to COP28 where we share insights and intelligence through conversations we have had with leading experts from across the region. This includes articles and podcasts that delve into the most pertinent topics, such as COP28’s call to action for corporates, ESG reporting, and the UAE’s Net Zero vision.
Beyond the focus on Energy and Climate we feature articles covering important updates that look into a variety of areas, such as UAE consumer protection law, an overview of the Federal Civil Family Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the UAE, and from Kuwait we discuss the management of companies. As always, in our final section we continue to share with you real life judgements that provide context to the legal landscape in the region.
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Biography
Haydar graduated from Al Turath University College in Baghdad with a Bachelors Degree in Law in 1999, and admitted to the Iraqi Bar Association in the same year. After qualifying with Al-Attraqchi Solicitors Office in Baghdad, Haydar moved to become a legal advisor in the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, representing the Federation in the governmental and semi-governmental departments. He attended Federation Board sessions held in the Erbil Chamber of Commerce in Kurdistan Region of Iraq as part of the Federation Committee, and supervised 2003 elections for Baghdad Chamber of Commerce.
In 2004, Haydar moved to Ireland where he continued his education completing an Honours Bachelor Degree in Business Studies and a diploma in International Trade & e-Business. Haydar completed several internships including at the Institute of International Trade of Ireland and a number of Irish Limited Liability Companies.
Haydar is a companies’ registration agent licensed by the Ministry of Trade since 2015. He has a Certificate for successful completion of the Business Association Capacity Building Workshop, The Center for International Private Enterprise – U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a Certificate for participating as a judge in the 2014 Iraq National Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition held by Iraq USAID Access to Justice Program and International Law Students Association.
Recent Experience
- Setting up LLC and foreign company branches in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
- Advice on Labour matters including reviewing and amending employment contracts according to the Iraqi Labor Law and Iraqi Pension and Social Security Law.
- Preparing construction matrices for a Russian oil company in Basra, Iraq.
- Handling the share sales process in a well-known aviation company in Iraq.
- Setting up an insurance company, construction and contracting firm and US logistics firm in Iraq.
- Advises a spectrum of clients, from international banks to government authorities and individual clients. His expertise extends to oil & gas matters, employment and regulatory advice.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2011 – Bachelor Degree in Business Studies (Hons), Dublin City University
2008 – Diploma in International Trade & e-Business, Institute of International Trade of Ireland
1999 – Bachelor in Law, Al Turath University College
Admission
2015 – Kurdistan Bar Association
1999 – Iraqi Br Association
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