Intermediary & Procurement Services

Etihad provides specialized legal support in intermediary and procurement operations, assisting companies, contractors, international suppliers, and governmental partners in navigating the complex regulatory and commercial frameworks governing procurement activities in Iraq, the UAE, and the UK.

Our team has extensive experience advising clients on intermediary arrangements, tender participation, governmental procurement regulations, supplier onboarding, and contract compliance requirements across key sectors including construction, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and large-scale public projects.

We combine deep knowledge of local procurement laws with practical commercial insight, allowing clients to structure clear, compliant intermediary relationships; mitigate risks in supply chain operations; and maintain full adherence to statutory and contractual obligations.

Whether representing bidders, subcontractors, agents, or international suppliers, our firm provides strategic guidance at every stage from tender preparation and due diligence to negotiation, execution, and dispute resolution ensuring transparency, compliance, and commercial efficiency.

01. Advise international companies on establishing compliant intermediary arrangements for supply, distribution, and procurement activities within Iraq’s public and private sectors.

02. Structure agency and intermediary agreements to align with Iraqi procurement regulations, commercial code requirements, and cross-border delivery obligations.

03. Support clients during tender preparation, including document review, bid submission compliance, and clarification requests with government procurement bodies.

04. Review and negotiate procurement contracts for supply of equipment, machinery, and technical services to ministries, state-owned enterprises, and major private sector entities.

05. Advise suppliers and contractors on risk allocation, delivery milestones, warranty obligations, and payment terms in high-value procurement engagements.

06. Assist foreign manufacturers with import licensing, supplier registration, and regulatory approvals required for entering the Iraqi procurement market.

07. Represent companies in disputes arising from procurement contracts, including delays, non-payment, wrongful termination, and non-performance claims.

08. Conduct due diligence on local agents, distributors, and intermediaries to ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws, sanctions regulations, and internal governance requirements.

Intermediary & Procurement Services

01.

Advise international companies on establishing compliant intermediary arrangements for supply, distribution, and procurement activities within Iraq’s public and private sectors.

02.

Structure agency and intermediary agreements to align with Iraqi procurement regulations, commercial code requirements, and cross-border delivery obligations.

03.

Support clients during tender preparation, including document review, bid submission compliance, and clarification requests with government procurement bodies.

04.

Review and negotiate procurement contracts for supply of equipment, machinery, and technical services to ministries, state-owned enterprises, and major private sector entities.

05.

Advise suppliers and contractors on risk allocation, delivery milestones, warranty obligations, and payment terms in high-value procurement engagements.

06.

Assist foreign manufacturers with import licensing, supplier registration, and regulatory approvals required for entering the Iraqi procurement market.

07.

Represent companies in disputes arising from procurement contracts, including delays, non-payment, wrongful termination, and non-performance claims.

08.

Conduct due diligence on local agents, distributors, and intermediaries to ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws, sanctions regulations, and internal governance requirements.

09.

Support clients in negotiating multi-tier subcontracting frameworks involving local partners, foreign suppliers, and governmental beneficiaries.