Etihad Law

Dr. Ahmed Hankawi

Managing Partner
Commercial, litigation, Arbitration

a.hankawi@etihad-law.com

+964 781 500 1400
+971 50 560 7228

Ahmed brings a multifaceted legal background shaped by more than a decade of work across commercial transactions, dispute resolution, banking regulation, and intellectual property protection. As a partner at the firm, he is known for his analytical approach to complex matters, his ability to anticipate legal risks, and his strategic insight into cross-border business operations. Ahmed has supported multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-growth companies through demanding commercial negotiations, regulatory challenges, and high-stakes disputes before Iraqi courts.

His experience extends deep into the financial and investment sectors, where he regularly advises on project finance structures, banking compliance obligations, and commercial lending frameworks. Ahmed also provides leadership in intellectual property protection for technology, media, and industrial companies entering or expanding in Iraq. His well-rounded expertise, combined with his courtroom advocacy and transactional insight, allows him to deliver holistic and practical legal solutions to clients navigating Iraq’s evolving commercial and financial landscape.

Main Experience

Lead major commercial contract negotiations for multinational clients entering the Iraqi market.

Represent corporations in complex litigation involving cross-border contractual disputes.

Advise global brands on protecting trademarks and enforcing IP rights across multiple jurisdictions.

Counsel financial institutions on regulatory compliance and banking operations in Iraq.

Support lenders and investors in structuring project finance deals for large-scale infrastructure developments.