The agreement was signed in Vienna on 20 Nov 2024, with attendance of Managing Partner Ahmed Al Hankawi at Etihad, and Mr. Eugenio Bettella Partner at Bergs & More. This collaboration reflects the commitment of both parties to empowering investors with comprehensive legal solutions that support their business activities in Iraq while fostering new prospects of cooperation between Iraq, Italy, and other countries.
Ahmed Al-Hankawi expressed his pride in this partnership: “This partnership represents a strategic step for our firm to expand our presence and client network into the Europe region on one hand, and on the other hand, to connect Iraq with global investments from major companies to leverage the available major opportunities in Iraq, due to ongoing developments and the Iraqi government's dedicated efforts. This partnership is equally significant for the Italian law firm, as it strengthens its presence in the Middle East and grants access to opportunities across the MENA region, including Iraq. We aim to facilitate the operations of investors and partners across various sectors by offering specialized solutions based on international standards adopted by the leading global law firms.”
Mr. Bettella expressed “Iraq is a milestone of Bergs & More growth in MENA region where we are already operating from our Dubai and Doha offices; thanks to the new partnership we can offer a unique opportunity for investors to benefit from one-stop-shop service in this growing market of 45 million people, world’s fifth largest proven Oil reserve”.