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.
• Advice on engine search COVID-19 vaccine features and advertising rules, the launch of an existing US product (finance.google.com) in Iraq, gift card Google.
• Advice and assist regarding the companies’ funds in Dar El Salaam Investment Bank and Bridge Bank to agree to a debt for equity swap and become shareholder.
• Advice on mobile app privacy policy and end user license agreement for their Merlin.net patient care network and implanted cardiac devices.
• Advice on Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works for its disputes against Hitachi-OTV-AC Joint Venture.
• Advice on PUBG matter in Iraq in which the parliament sent a decision to the government banning PUBG.
• Advice on distribution, retail, advertising and marketing of FMCG products.
• Advice on label and tray of canned pineapples to be marketed in Iraq.
• Drafting and reviewing dealership, sub-dealership agreements and products shipping to Iraq.
• Represent NGOs in Iraq in disputes resolutions, litigation, registration in different fields and advice on loan government agreement, AFD, IOM and CMI.
• Represent clients before CMC, challenge panel and advice on Communication and Media Commission laws and regulations, settle the imposed fines and penalties, obtain and renew license for broadcasting for the clients and the reporters, AT&T, MBN, Huawei
• Represent banks in registration with CBI and advice on properties lease.
• Advice on privacy legal review of new Instagram monetization products in Iraq.
• Represent clients in mergers and acquisition matters including advising on the method of transferring employees from the seller’s employment and reviewing the acquisition agreement.