Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Key local partner for international law firms and corporations in M&A transactions in Iraq.
• Extensive experience with private company M&A, including acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Adaptable approach, representing both bidders and targets in various takeover scenarios.
• Led by a dynamic, experienced partner team focused on achieving clients’ commercial goals.
• Notable for extensive cross-border transactional experience and seamless service across the region.
• Handles a wide range of deals: acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, mergers, and strategic alliances.
• Team consists of Iraqi lawyers and corporate finance professionals with international expertise.
• Sector-focused, commercially pragmatic approach ensuring legally robust and viable advice.
• Comprehensive M&A services including negotiation, due diligence, shareholder agreements, and regulatory approvals.
• Dedicated to guiding clients through all M&A transaction stages with expert advice for success in Iraq’s market.

Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory is a key local partner for international law firms and corporations involved in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Iraq. Our extensive experience covers a broad range of M&A transactions for private companies, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, business consolidations, and joint ventures. We are known for our adaptability, having represented both bidders and targets in various takeovers, from recommended to hostile bids, and are proficient in both traditional contractual offers and schemes of arrangement. Our expertise also encompasses public takeovers and the Takeover Code.

Litigation services

• Renowned expertise in managing a wide range of litigation cases across Iraq, with a successful court track record.
• Skilled in handling disputes with international elements, navigating complexities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Leverages an extensive network of foreign legal partners for superior international client representation.
• Advocates a collaborative approach, ensuring cohesive and comprehensive litigation guidance.
• Specializes in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, like arbitration and mediation, for efficient dispute resolution.
• Partners with international law firms, providing consistent, high-quality legal support tailored to unique client needs.
• Committed to exceptional litigation services, backed by global connections and a deep understanding of local and international legal frameworks.
• Aims to empower clients to confidently address legal challenges and achieve favourable outcomes.

At Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory, our expertise in litigation services forms a pivotal part of our esteemed reputation within the Iraqi legal community. We excel in managing a broad spectrum of litigation cases across Iraq, celebrated for our successful track record in court.

Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

• Specialized in managing complex IP portfolios, crucial for innovation-driven markets.
• Recognized for comprehensive strategies against sophisticated infringement.
• Vital role in IP for mergers and acquisitions, enhancing brand growth.
• Trusted with the most complex IP cases in Iraq, offering full-service IP practice.
• Strong connections with Iraqi regulators for unparalleled insights and access.
• Wide-ranging IP services, including litigation, advisory, audits, and transactions.
• Expertise in trademark registration, IP protection strategy, and copyright enforcement.
• Skilled in IP litigation, anti-counterfeiting, and handling online IP disputes.
• Provides guidance on consumer protection, false advertising, and labelling compliance.
• Offers specialized services in drafting IP manuals, conducting IP studies, and public policy work.
• Dedicated to safeguarding assets and leveraging IP for competitive advantage and growth.

In the dynamic, innovation-driven market of today, intellectual property (IP) often represents a company’s most vital asset, necessitating strong protection strategies. The Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory is distinguished in managing complex IP portfolios, particularly across multiple jurisdictions, recognizing the need for comprehensive IP strategies to counter sophisticated infringement challenges. For growth-focused brands, IP is also a key factor in mergers and acquisitions.

Employment services

• Leading provider of comprehensive employment-related legal services in Iraq for INGOs, foreign investors, and expatriates.
• Expert facilitation of staff settlement in Iraq, offering peace of mind to clients.
• Insightful, practical advice across the complexities of Iraqi employment law to ensure compliance and risk reduction.
• Trusted source for legal guidance in critical employment situations, with strong government relationships for advanced legal insights.
• Full-service employment law offerings including recruitment strategies, policy drafting, and corporate support.
• Customized legal expertise for corporates and individuals, integrating practical business insights.
• Comprehensive support through all employment stages, focusing on negotiation and readiness for decisive action.
• Services cover compliance with retirement and social security laws, employee contribution management, and work permit processing.
• Deep understanding of relevant legal frameworks including the Labour Law, Retirement and Social Security Law, Civil Code, and Penal Code.
• Commitment to ensuring clients navigate Iraq’s employment legal landscape confidently and compliantly.

Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory is a leader in offering comprehensive employment-related legal services in Iraq. Our expertise serves a wide range of clients including INGOs, foreign investors, expatriate contractors, and various international entities and individuals. We excel in facilitating the smooth settlement of staff in Iraq, providing our clients with invaluable peace of mind.

Real Estate Legal and Management Services

• Provides comprehensive legal support for all real estate projects in Iraq, ensuring solutions are timely and budget-compliant.
• Expertise covers personal ventures to large investment projects, offering tailored assistance for each project’s unique needs.
• Extends legal services across both private and public sectors to developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and more.
• Offers extensive support for construction and housing projects, from procurement to project completion.
• Specializes in multifaceted legal expertise for infrastructure projects, including planning, environmental considerations, and construction.
• Guarantees successful execution of plot sales and achievement of project objectives with a skilled construction team.
• Provides proactive commercial real estate guidance, from project inception through development to litigation.
• Delivers comprehensive property asset management services, including rental agreements, property maintenance, and financial management.
• Committed to optimizing real estate investments with a high level of professionalism and meticulous legal care.

Legal Support for Any Real Estate Project in Iraq At Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory, our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive legal assistance for all Real Estate projects in Iraq. Regardless of the project’s scale or intricacy, we ensure timely and budget-compliant solutions. Our expertise caters to both personal ventures and substantial investment projects, tailored to meet the unique demands of each.

Construction and Housing Projects Across Sectors Our legal prowess extends across private and public sectors, serving a diverse client base including developers, consumers, investors, landlords, tenants, financiers, and technical consultants. We have established strong collaborations with leading Iraqi property stakeholders, offering extensive support from procurement to project completion. Our services span transactional advice, infrastructure development, and dispute resolution, ensuring holistic legal coverage for every project phase.

Infrastructure Projects: Multifaceted Legal Expertise We bring a wealth of knowledge to infrastructure projects, covering planning, environmental considerations, property rights, development hurdles, and construction. As Iraq embarks on significant infrastructure and transport upgrades, Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory is the trusted partner for businesses seeking expert legal guidance to overcome these challenges.

Comprehensive Support from Concept to Completion Our construction team, equipped with project management acumen, guarantees not only the successful execution of plot sales but also the achievement of overall project objectives, ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients.

Proactive Commercial Real Estate Guidance In the dynamic realm of commercial real estate, we proactively engage with our clients, offering astute advice from project inception, through development phases, to tax considerations and litigation. Our approach is grounded in realism, providing commercially viable solutions within the optimal legal framework.

Immigration Services

• Premier provider of immigration services in Iraq for foreign businesses, INGOs, and expatriates.
• Specializes in streamlining staff settlement in Iraq, facilitating smooth transitions.
• Offers clear, actionable immigration law guidance, ensuring clarity in complex legal matters.
• Covers a broad spectrum of immigration issues including entry clearance, residency, and visa applications.
• Provides comprehensive residency and visa support for international company employees.
• Works closely with the Directorate of Residency at the Ministry of Interior for efficient visa processing.
• Services include consultation on entry and residency requirements, visa application assistance, and direct engagement with residency authorities.
• Aims to streamline the immigration process, minimizing disruptions for business operations.
• Expert team dedicated to ensuring clients achieve legal compliance and focus on their business in Iraq.

The Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory stands as a leading provider of expert immigration services in Iraq, catering to foreign businesses, INGOs, foreign investors, expatriate contractors, and various international entities. Our Immigration team specializes in assisting organizations to efficiently settle their staff in Iraq, ensuring a smooth transition for both employers and employees.