Mohammed Norri

Biography

Mohammed has extensive commercial corporate experience sees him at the forefront of some of the largest and most complex transactions taking place in Iraq. His client base spans an impressive scope, including international banks, oil & gas companies, telecommunication corporations and property development firms. He advises and acts on all corporate aspects such as preparing corporate documentation, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements relating to field operations, financing, construction and joint ventures. Mohammed has also advised on employment policies, contracts, disputes, labour unions, sponsorship and manpower supply agreements.

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Recent Experience

• Advising HSBC and Morgan Stanley as lead arrangers on the first IPO of Asiacell, a major telecommunications company in the post-Saddam era, including leading the due diligence transaction, and advising on the structuring and implementation of the deal.
• Advising a major oil and gas company on permits required for execution of West Qurna Phase II Project, including construction of a gas turbine power plant as well as the drilling, completion and testing of exploratory, appraisal and development water supply and other wells.
• Comprehensive legal due diligence on both banks, in relation to the first merger of two public listed banks in Iraq, as well as advising on the structuring and implementation of the merger.
• Handling the registration, mergers and acquisitions of a number of high profile companies in Iraq including, Halliburton, MB Petroleum, Willbros, BP International Limited.
• Reviewing franchise and distribution agreements for a well-known US restaurant chain, a well-known mobile telephone producer, a German technical and optical equipment firm and a Japanese electrical devices firm.
• Market pre-assessment, which evaluates compliance, regulatory, cultural, market practices and other country nuances for Flexible Working Arrangements – Iraq, Standard Chartered Bank.
• Guidance on the laws and regulations in Iraq governing whether removal of local currency support for consumer purchases violates any local laws or regulations, Perkins Coie LLP.