
Structuring Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Iraq
Power, water, hospitals, transport and municipal services in Iraq all compete for a federal budget that remains overwhelmingly oil-funded. Public-Private
Our FDI practice provides tailored legal guidance to foreign investors entering the Middle East, supporting them in navigating the legal and regulatory complexities of establishing and expanding business operations across the region. We work with multinational corporations, private investors, and government entities to facilitate investment projects across a wide range of sectors, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with strategic objectives.
We advise on company formation and structuring, guiding clients through licensing, registration, and regulatory requirements for establishing branch offices, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. Our team ensures that investments comply with applicable foreign investment frameworks and international agreements, assisting clients in securing the necessary approvals and incentives under relevant investment regimes.
Our expertise extends to the negotiation and structuring of joint ventures and strategic partnerships, supporting clients in collaborations with local businesses and public sector entities. We also advise on land acquisition, leasing arrangements, and infrastructure development, helping ensure projects are structured for long-term sustainability and growth.
We support clients in identifying and mitigating market entry risks by providing practical advice on taxation, employment laws, and sector-specific regulations. In addition, we assist with cross-border matters, including profit repatriation, intellectual property protection, and currency and foreign exchange considerations.
When disputes arise, we represent investors in resolving matters related to investment agreements, regulatory actions, and contractual breaches through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, always with a focus on protecting our clients’ commercial interests.
With extensive experience across the region, our FDI practice delivers strategic, commercially focused legal solutions that enable foreign investors to capitalise on opportunities, manage risk, and succeed in the evolving Middle Eastern market.

Power, water, hospitals, transport and municipal services in Iraq all compete for a federal budget that remains overwhelmingly oil-funded. Public-Private

Salt & Associates hosted an Executive Banking Roundtable on “The Future of Banking Compliance and Regulatory Governance in Iraq,” bringing

The activities of Islamic banks in Iraq are primarily governed by a specific legal framework established under the Islamic Banking