IBBC appoints Mohammed Al Saadi of Sama Hammurabi Law as Iraq Members’ Rep

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC):

IBBC appoints Mr Mohammed Al Saadi of Sama Hammurabi Law as Iraq members’ representative.

The appointment of Mr Al Saadi as IBBC’s Iraqi representative is an important role for IBBC. As the link between members and management and as the main contact in Iraq he will speak to Government on IBBC’s behalf. This honorary role was originally created for Rasmi Al Jabri and has remained vacant for a while.

In an interview Mr Al Saadi expresses the following insights :

‘The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is an important economic platform that supports economic growth in Iraq, through the participation of reputable companies with strong track records across diverse sectors. As a legal firm and a member of the Council, we intend to establish solid foundations for cooperation and strengthen relationships between IBBC-supported companies and Iraqi government entities and institutions in need of their services. We also aim to provide legal cover for these companies, advocate for their interests, and convey the perspectives and needs of Iraqi member companies to the Council-representing them in line with their economic and technical requirements across various fields.

Hammurabi Law has achieved numerous milestones in the legal field. We were the first legal firm established in Iraq in this domain, and we have represented many IBBC members both before and after joining the Council. We hold the highest number of cases before the Federal Supreme Court in Iraq-over 580-without a competitor, as the second highest holds no more than 60 cases. We also have over 5,000 general powers of attorney across various fields and over 7,000 criminal-specific cases. Our firm has received multiple awards and formal letters of appreciation, including from the Iraqi Parliament-being the first lawyer to receive such an honour, and only the second Iraqi lawyer ever to be recognized by this body. We’ve also been honoured by various official entities, unions, institutions, and civil society organizations. Our firm holds the record for the most legal precedents issued by courts-again, with no rival. I would be happy to share our full biography upon request.

It is our deep desire to serve our country, Iraq, by facilitating the contribution of high-quality, world-class companies to its development. We firmly believe in IBBC’s great potential to contribute to Iraq’s economic growth. Iraq and the United Kingdom also share a rich historical relationship built on mutual respect.

This mission is not easy-especially at the outset-given the great loss of my dear friend and brother, the late Muhannad Al-Hattab. I am determined to do my utmost to maintain the Council’s standing and operational strength during this interim period.

Iraq and the United Kingdom share a long and honourable history of positive relations. The UK played a key role in laying the foundation for the modern Iraqi state during the monarchy, elevating Iraq’s regional stature. We hope that, through renewed cooperation, we can revive the spirit of that era. The IBBC is the key to opening many closed doors and enabling that cooperation to flourish.

We have high hopes for renewed cooperation between Iraq and the UK. The IBBC serves as a vital bridge for building these relations in a way that benefits Iraq’s growth and development.’

Christophe Michels, Managing Director of the IBBC, said:

“I am delighted that Mohammed Al Saadi of Sama Hammurabi Law has accepted the position. In the last 18-months Mohammed has played an increasingly prominent role within IBBC both in Iraq and in the UK, which included informal support to many members, sponsorship of events and advocacy on behalf of the council.  This important honorary appointment will allow Mohammed to play a more prominent role within IBBC events and to formally engage on the Council’s behalf with Government and other stakeholders.”

(Source: IBBC)