Dr. Bassam Majeed

Senior Counselor, Commercial

Bassam brings extensive experience advising clients on sophisticated commercial projects, enterprise-level agreements, and multi-party commercial operations. His work frequently involves drafting and negotiating complex, high-value commercial contracts, distribution networks, and procurement frameworks that span several jurisdictions.
Recognized for his strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail, Bassam supports clients through commercially sensitive negotiations, restructuring of long-term agreements, and the legal management of intricate operational relationships. His commercial insight and legal precision make him a key advisor for companies navigating evolving regulatory landscapes and large-scale commercial undertakings.

Main Experience

Advise on a region-wide franchise expansion deal involving IP licensing, territorial exclusivity, and complex royalty structures tailored for the Iraqi commercial environment.

Handle a multi-million-dollar procurement transaction for a construction consortium, including competitive tendering compliance, vendor contract consolidation, and international sourcing requirements.

Negotiate a multilayered joint venture between a foreign investor and an Iraqi industrial operator, structuring capital contributions, exit mechanisms, and operational governance.

Manage a sophisticated commercial refinancing arrangement linked to long-term supply commitments, regulatory guarantees, and secured obligations across multiple entities.

Oversee the renegotiation of legacy commercial agreements for a multinational client, aligning old contractual frameworks with new regulatory, tax, and operational requirements in Iraq.