"They are super-responsive", "present their advice in a very clear, concise and helpful way”, and “the quality of advice is excellent” Chambers Global, 2022

We offer services in relation to all aspects of commercial and corporate law matters including:

• Corporate incorporation and registrations
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate restructuring
• Investment structuring
• Corporate compliance
• Contracting advice
• Contract enforcement issues

We offer advice in relation to all regulatory matters. This includes advice regarding:

• Environmental regulation
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Corporate compliance
• Government procurement rules and regulations
• Importation and customs
• Employment and social security

Confluent has particular and recognised expertise in finance structuring. Confluent’s involvement in a significant number of financing transactions in recent years has given us an excellent understanding of the issues faced in relation to financing and project structures.We regularly advise on the following issues relating to financings for projects in Iraq:

• Capital markets bond financing
• Negotiation and drafting of project and finance agreements
• Structuring projects
• “Bankability” of project documents
• Types of security available to lenders and procedures for taking, perfecting and enforcing security interests
• Onshore quasi-security
• Government guarantees
• Lender step-in rights and direct agreements
• Syndication and the transfer of loan interests
• Involvement of multilateral lenders, insurers and export credit agencies

Confluent has particular expertise in the petroleum sector. We regularly advise on:

• The general legal framework for petroleum projects
• Drafting, negotiation and interpretation of agreements across upstream, midstream and downstream projects
• Acquisitions, disposals and transfers of interests in petroleum projects
• Compliance regulations relevant to the operation of petroleum projects, including environmental, health and safety, procurement, employment, land rights, customs and import, corporate governance and taxation
• Financing petroleum projects

Confluent has considerable expertise in relation to capital investment projects in Iraq.
We regularly advise on:

• Capital markets bond financing
• Negotiation and drafting of project and finance agreements
• Structuring projects
• “Bankability” of project documents
• Types of security available to lenders and procedures for taking, perfecting and enforcing security interests
• Onshore quasi-security
• Government guarantees
• Lender step-in rights and direct agreements
• Syndication and the transfer of loan interests
• Involvement of multilateral lenders, insurers and export credit agencies

We offer analysis of tax laws and customs issues. This includes advice regarding:

• Recent changes in tax laws and customs requirements
• Rules governing the importation of goods
• Regulatory environment for agency and distribution arrangements

Confluent has considerable expertise in relation to employee and social security matters.
This includes advice regarding:

• The legal and regulatory frameworks for employment and social security
• Practical approaches to resolving labour issues
• Detailed forms and guidance on minimizing liability costs and maintaining necessary compliance

We offer support for dispute resolution on a case by case basis. We have expertise and can advise on potential and ongoing disputes to help increase the chances of a positive outcome for our clients. We take special care to guard the interests of our clients and offer practical advice to reduce risks and costs.