Who we are
Founded in Lebanon in 1988 and established in Iraq since 2010, Hannouche Associates is a full-service law firm that has grown over the past four decades into one of the leading regional legal practices in the Middle East. From our offices in Iraq and Lebanon, we advise and represent an impressive portfolio of local, regional, and international clients across a broad spectrum of industries and practice areas.
Our firm brings together a diverse team of more than twenty lawyers with varied backgrounds, disciplines, and nationalities. This international perspective, combined with a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enables us to deliver tailored legal solutions of the highest quality, solutions that align with each client’s strategic objectives and commercial realities.
Building on decades of legal expertise, Hannouche Associates has been at the forefront of numerous complex and landmark transactions in Iraq and Lebanon. Clients rely on our unique ability to combine international best practices with a thorough understanding of local laws, regulatory environments, and market dynamics, a combination that has earned the firm a reputation as a trusted powerhouse in both jurisdictions.
The firm is consistently recognized by The Legal 500 as a Top-Tier law firm in Iraq, with Managing Partner Alain Hannouche ranked for over a decade as a Leading Individual by The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, and IFLR1000. Several members of our team are also regularly listed as Recommended Lawyers in Iraq and Lebanon.
As a proud member of the TerraLex global network, Hannouche Associates collaborates with leading law firms worldwide to provide clients with seamless access to high-quality cross-border legal advice. This global reach, paired with our strong local presence, ensures that clients receive trusted, strategic counsel wherever their business takes them.
Testimonials
Responsive & Always
Available
We have been working with Hannouche Associates team for the last four years & found them very responsive & always available to meet the client expectations.
Think Creatively when facing enormous challenges
We are grateful to Hannouche Associates beyond what words can describe. Beyond their able counsel & sound advice, the Hannouche Team can think creatively (not just reactively) when facing enormous challenges.
Resourceful, energetic, &
Business Savvy
The Hannouche Team is resourceful, energetic, imaginative, business savvy, & has our best interests at heart. They exude both integrity & ability and have a genuine desire to be of help.
Transparent & straight to the point
Hannouche has a well managed team with great knowledge of the details of Iraq law. Moreover, the team is very transparent and straight to the point and available whenever needed.
Perfect Knowledge & Business Mindset
Alain Hannouche is a true partner. Perfect knowledge and business mindset to support the client.
Unparalleled Knowledge of the Iraqi Market
Alain Hannouche is the partner we work with, he is one of the most business-oriented people we work with in Iraq among all our service providers, with an unparalleled knowledge of the Iraqi market.
Mission
Our mission is to serve as a one-stop legal partner for clients across Iraq, Lebanon, and the wider Middle East. We are committed to delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice of the highest quality, advice grounded in regional insight and guided by international standards.
Through our specialized teams, we combine in-depth local expertise, extensive industry knowledge, and a strong regional presence to support our clients in achieving their goals, resolving challenges, and seizing opportunities in an evolving legal and commercial landscape.
Vision
At Hannouche Associates, we are driven by a vision of professional excellence, innovation, and client trust. We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all that we do, maintaining unwavering integrity and consistency across every office and practice area.
Our goal is simple yet enduring: to be recognized as a leading regional law firm that provides exceptional service, delivers measurable value, and stands as a long-term partner to our clients, in every matter, in every jurisdiction.
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