Etihad Law

Mohammed AlIssa

Partner
Corporate & Business Services

a.alissa@etihad-law.com

+44 74 119 94428

Mohammed Al-Issa is a seasoned business development leader and international consultant with over 15 years of experience enabling trade, investment, and advisory collaboration across the United Kingdom, Iraq, the UAE, and wider Middle Eastern markets. He holds a degree in International Business from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and combines strategic commercial vision with deep on-the-ground execution capabilities.

Mohammed has played a central role in facilitating market entry for multinational corporations, private investors, and SMEs by bridging cultural, regulatory, and operational gaps. His track record includes supporting cross-border legal service delivery, advising governments and corporates on market feasibility, and structuring partnerships that enable successful expansion into Iraq and UK.

At Etihad International Partners, Mohammed leads international business development initiatives and works closely with Etihad’s firms in Iraq and the UAE to provide clients with a unified end-to-end advisory offering from legal and regulatory advisory to commercial strategy and market execution.

Main Experience

Facilitate market-entry for UK and European companies into Iraq, including feasibility analysis, partner identification, and governmental engagement.

Advise Iraqi corporations establishing fully compliant entities in UK, including licensing, Companies House filings, bank account coordination, and ongoing compliance.

Support UK and GCC franchise brands evaluating Iraq as an expansion market, including due diligence on franchisees and negotiation of commercial terms.

Structure commercial arrangements between UK manufacturers and Iraqi distributors for healthcare equipment, construction materials, and industrial supplies.

Built and managed relationships with investment commissions, free zones, chambers of commerce, trade missions, and embassy commercial offices.