Kurd Legal
Attorneys & Legal Consultants

High-Standard Legal Services in Erbil & Baghdad

Kurd Legal is a law firm in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region led by Omar Sheikh Salah. We focus on investment, PPP projects, arbitration, commercial disputes, and corporate legal advisory—delivered with practical, enforceable solutions.

25+ Years Experience
Investment & PPP
Arbitration
Oil & Gas / Energy
Omar Sheikh Salah

About the Founder

Omar Sheikh Salah is an attorney and international legal consultant with over twenty-five years of experience in commercial and investment law, specializing in enabling and executing investment projects within complex legal and regulatory environments—particularly in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

He holds a PhD in Law, focusing on commercial and investment disputes and investment protection mechanisms. His core expertise covers Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), investment law, arbitration, and commercial disputes—especially within oil & gas, energy, trade, and telecommunications.

15+ years advising governmental entities in the Kurdistan Region, notably the Ministry of Planning.
Collaboration with international organizations, including the World Bank and UN-affiliated entities.
Facilitating foreign market entry into Iraq: structuring, compliance, and official coordination.
Turning legal requirements into executable steps to ensure project viability and sustainability.
Omar Sheikh Salah
Founder & Managing Partner – Kurd Legal

Our Legal Services

Comprehensive legal and institutional advisory services for companies and individuals, with a strong focus on practical execution in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

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Commercial Disputes

Representation in disputes, claims, damages, and settlement of commercial conflicts.

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Investment & Investor Protection

Structuring investments, managing risk, and supporting foreign entry into the Iraqi market.

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Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Drafting and reviewing PPP frameworks, negotiations, and institutional execution support.

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Arbitration & Mediation

Managing arbitration proceedings, pleadings, and professional dispute settlement.

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Corporate Law

Company formation, governance, restructuring, and representation before authorities.

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Contract Drafting

Drafting and reviewing commercial, investment, and operational contracts to reduce risk.

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Immigration & Residency

Residency, work permits, foreign employee compliance, and related procedures.

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Tax & Financial Compliance

Financial reporting support and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Our Team

A multidisciplinary team in Erbil and Baghdad ensuring both speed of execution and depth of expertise.

Omar Sheikh Salah

Omar Sheikh Salah

Founder & Managing Partner — Erbil

Attorney and international legal consultant with 25+ years of experience in investment, PPP, arbitration, and commercial disputes—especially in energy and strategic sectors.

InvestmentPPPArbitrationCommercial Disputes
Hawser Abdulqader Taher

Hawser Abdulqader Taher

Attorney — Immigration & Residency — Erbil

Specialized in residency, foreign employee compliance, and immigration matters with 10+ years of practical experience supporting companies and individuals.

ResidencyWork PermitsCompliance
Hamza Dezayi

Hamza Dezayi

Certified Public Accountant — Erbil

Nearly 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management, specializing in reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance for local and international companies.

AccountingReportsInternal Control
Ali Ismail Rashid

Ali Ismail Rashid

Attorney — Baghdad Office

Practicing attorney with 15+ years of experience handling procedures, court follow-up, and direct coordination with governmental bodies in Baghdad and southern Iraq.

LitigationProceduresGovernment Liaison

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