Biography

Aro Latif is an Associate in the Corporate Commercial practice. He is based in Erbil and handles matters falling in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Aro graduated from the American University of Iraq, Slemani in 2016 with a B.A. in International Studies and from the University of Leicester Law School in 2018 with an LLB. Following a year in the trainee lawyer role supporting his colleagues in a range of departments he successfully applied for an Associate position in the Spring of 2019.

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Recent Experience

  • Advising on various IP matters, including Trademarks, Copyright, and registration procedures.
  • Advising on banking, fintech, and e-signature matters in Iraq.
  • Advising on data protection matters in Iraq.
  • Advising on public-private partnerships in Iraq, including in the energy sector.
  • Advising on health and safety regulatory developments in Iraq.
  • Drafting redrafting employment agreements.
  • Advising on various healthcare matters, including medical/pharmaceutical import/export.
  • Advising on environmental matters in Iraq, including in the energy sector.
  • Advising media and entertainment clients (on data protection, content moderation, etc.).
  • Advising on commercial agency laws and regulations in Iraq.
  • Advising on various telecommunication matters in Iraq.
  • Advising on various consumer protection related matters including product labelling, promotional campaigns, and product liability.

Language(s)

  • English
  • Kurdish

Education

2018 – LLB, University of Leicester Law School

2016 – B.A. International Relations, American University of Slemani, Iraq

Admission

2021 – Iraq Kurdistan Bar Association