Etihad

AbdulHadi Al Shimary

Abdulhadi AlShimary

Senior Partner

Corporate Structure, Litigation

a.alshimary@etihad-law.com 

+964 780 944 7000

AbdulHadi, the Founder of Etihad Firm, graduated of Al Turath University 2011. His journey in the legal realm commenced as an independent lawyer, navigating the intricate landscapes of Corporate Law, Taxes, and Social Security Departments.

Demonstrating a commitment to public service and broadening his expertise, AbdulHadi later assumed the role of a legal advisor in the HR and Legal Affairs department of the Baghdad Governorate. This pivotal experience not only deepened his understanding of administrative intricacies but also enriched his perspective on legal matters within the public sector.

In a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit, He established Etihad Firm in 2019. As the driving force behind the firm, he has successfully steered it to new heights, establishing a reputation for excellence in providing legal services to both international and local companies. His strategic vision and diverse experience underscore AbdulHadi’s role as a dynamic leader, propelling Etihad to the forefront of the legal landscape.

Moreover, Abdulhadi experience extends to representing security companies in litigation matters, such as disputes with employees, contractual disputes, or regulatory compliance issues. He leverages his knowledge of corporate law and litigation strategies to advocate for his clients’ interests in court proceedings, arbitration, or settlement negotiations. Abdulhadi proactive approach and strategic thinking enable him to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients while minimizing legal risks and liabilities.

Experience
  • Crafting and registering the optimal legal entity, LLCs, joint-stock companies, partnerships and preparing all constitutional documents.
  • Drafting board and shareholder resolutions, maintaining statutory registers, and handling annual filings
  • Advise on structuring and negotiating share and asset purchase agreements.
  • Conduct comprehensive due diligence, and drafting joint-venture and shareholders’ agreements
  • Advise on private placements, rights issues, IPOs and public offerings
  • Draft understanding memorandums agreements and securities-compliance filings.
  • Provide legal opinion on Structuring debt and equity financings (including syndicated loans and bond issuances)
  • Advise on insolvency laws which are not applicable in Iraq.
  • Draft guidelines Designing for AML/CFT, data-protection and competition-law compliance programs
  • Draft guideline for conducting internal investigations and liaising with regulators for licensing and exemptions.
  • Advise on structured and negotiated joint-venture frameworks across diverse sectors.
  • Draft shareholders’ agreements, joint-venture contracts and governance protocols to align partner interests and investment objectives
  • Due diligence processes legal, financial and regulatory for prospective JV partners, identifying and mitigating cross-border risks
  • Represent clients in shares sale and purchase, complete the clearance from taxes and issue the new documents under the new shareholders.
  • Drafting contracts such lease, Real Estate sale, employment, long term lease.
  • Arrange with client to obtain the rent payment from the lessors, renew the deeds of the property.
  • Acting for clients in different lawsuits such as claims dues, and criminal lawsuits.
  • Obtaining clearance letters from the Social Security and General Commission for Taxes.
  • Review, draft contracts and provide legal advices.
  • Register Trademarks and represent clients in the Intellectual Property lawsuits.
  • Draft employment contracts and represent clients in Labour lawsuits.
  • Assist with the issuance of Import and Export License and IDs for the Iraqi and Foreign Companies.
  • Advise on the custom clearance for the goods and the relevant procedures.
  • Represent clients in shares sale and purchase, complete the clearance from taxes and issue the new documents under the new shareholders.
  • Drafting contracts such lease, Real Estate sale, employment, long term lease.
  • Arrange with client to obtain the rent payment from the lessors, renew the deeds of the property.
  • Acting for clients in different lawsuits such as claims dues, and criminal lawsuits.
  • Obtaining clearance letters from the Social Security and General Commission for Taxes.
  • Review, draft contracts and provide legal advices.
  • Register Trademarks and represent clients in the Intellectual Property lawsuits.
  • Draft employment contracts and represent clients in Labour lawsuits.
  • Assist with the issuance of Import and Export License and IDs for the Iraqi and Foreign Companies.
  • Advise on the custom clearance for the goods and the relevant procedures.