Nawar AlAmeri

Biography

Nawar Al‑Ameri is an Associate in the Banking and Finance department in Baghdad. Nawar is a graduate of Al Iraqia University, College of Law, and is a fully licensed lawyer with the Iraqi Bar Association. Since joining Al Tamimi & Company in 2022 as a Trainee Lawyer, Nawar has focused on banking and commercial matters, with experience spanning regulatory advisory, cross‑border services, capital controls, and transactional support across the financial services sector.

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Recent Experience

• Assisted in comprehensive legal due diligence exercises on public and private banks, including Islamic and commercial institutions, assessing legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks for various transactions. Supported the review of legal documentation and regulatory filings, identified potential risks and liabilities, and contributed to mitigation recommendations.
• Advised on the provision of services on a cross‑border and offshore basis, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and providing strategic guidance to support compliant and efficient service delivery.
• Advised on capital controls and restrictions on foreign currency use, guiding clients through regulatory requirements and compliance with limitations on currency movement and exchange.
• Contributed to legal due diligence on an airport project, assessing regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, and potential legal risks relating to operations and infrastructure.
• Reviewed and provided opinions on execution formalities and enforceability of transactions, collaborating with team members to evaluate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Advised, as part of a team, on the incorporation and structuring of a digital bank, including analysis of regulatory guidelines, licensing requirements, and operational limitations.
• Drafted a hotel financing facility agreement, as part of a team, ensuring compliance with local law and clarity of structuring.
• Advised, as part of a team, on the perfection of immovable and movable securities (including shares, heavy machinery, vehicles, goods, and other assets), addressing registration, priority, and enforceability considerations.
• Advised on the incorporation of local entities (limited liability and joint stock) and branches of foreign companies.
• Advised on the regulatory regime over digital applications.