Baghdad · Iraq — Legal Counsel & Court Representation
Best Lawyer In Iraq
The oldest written law was carved here. We still practise it here.
Strategic legal representation for individuals and businesses, delivered with discretion and grounded in Iraqi law.
Plate 01
Code of Hammurabi
The first legal code set down in writing, so that every party could read the rule before the dispute.
The strength of a case is decided long before the hearing.
Why choose us
Most matters are won or lost in preparation. We start by reading what you actually hold — contracts, notices, court papers, correspondence — and telling you plainly what it supports and what it does not.
Legal work organised around your next decision.
Practice areas
Each service begins with a careful review of documents, risk, procedure, and the practical outcome the client needs.
Civil Law
Guidance and representation for civil disputes, obligations, and personal matters.
View practice areaCriminal Law
Confidential defense advice and representation in criminal proceedings.
View practice areaReal Estate Law
Legal support for property, title, ownership, transactions, and registration.
View practice areaCommercial & Business Law
Practical counsel for trade disputes, business transactions, and commercial risk.
View practice areaCompany Formation
Structured support for company setup, registration, and foundational documents.
View practice areaContract Drafting
Careful drafting and review of agreements, obligations, and commercial terms.
View practice areaDiscipline, confidentiality, and precise follow-up.
How the firm works
Seven commitments that govern every file we accept, whatever the matter.
Extensive Legal Experience
Courtroom and advisory experience in Iraqi law, applied carefully to every matter we accept.
Complete Confidentiality
Your matters stay strictly private. Discretion is the foundation of how we work.
Professional Legal Team
A specialized team handles every file with rigor, care, and accountability.
Accurate Case Follow-Up
We track deadlines and developments closely and keep clients informed at every step.
Effective Legal Solutions
Practical legal strategies focused on resolving the matter clearly and efficiently.
English Support & Interpreters
Fluent English communication and professional interpreter coordination when needed.
Reliable & Trusted Service
Consistent communication, professional integrity, and careful attention to every instruction.
Baghdad, in practice.
The firm at work
Baghdad attorneys for court and advisory work.
Attorneys
Two managing partners coordinate consultations, litigation, and follow-up through one focused team.
Managing Partner · Attorney
Mohammed Abdul Qader Al-Hamdani
Mohammed Abdul Qader Al-Hamdani co-manages Scale of Law and works with the firm's legal team to advise and represent clients in matters governed by Iraqi law.
LanguagesArabic · English
Managing Partner · Attorney
Ali Qais Al-Zaidi
Ali Qais Al-Zaidi co-manages Scale of Law and works with the firm's legal team to provide practical counsel and representation for individuals and organizations.
LanguagesArabic · English support available
Practical notes before the next legal step.
Legal insights
Short preparation guides for contracts, disputes, companies, property, employment, and court follow-up in Iraq.
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