Interlaw’s partner firm in Iraq, MENA Associates in association with AMERELLER, has been named Iraq Law Firm of the Year 2026 at the Chambers Middle East Awards, one of the legal profession’s most prestigious regional accolades. The award was announced during an online ceremony on May 21, 2026. 

The Chambers Middle East Awards recognizes law firms that have demonstrated outstanding legal work, strategic growth, client service and market leadership across the region. The award recognizes the firm's outstanding work in one of the region's most strategically important and complex legal markets, as well as the trust placed in the firm by clients operating across Iraq and the wider Middle East. 

With offices in three of the country’s major cities, the firm has established a strong reputation for advising international and domestic clients on high-profile projects, investments, disputes and regulatory matters across a wide range of sectors.  

Head of the firm’s Iraqi practice Ahmed Al Janabi said, “This recognition is a testament to the strength of our team and the confidence our clients place in us. Iraq continues to offer significant opportunities for international businesses, and we are proud to serve as a trusted gateway to the market for Interlaw member firms and their clients.” 

MENA Associates in association with AMERELLER remains one of Iraq's leading legal practices and continues to advise clients on some of the country's most significant transactions, projects and disputes.  

The recognition follows the practice’s continued Band 1 ranking in the Chambers and Partners 2026 Global Guide. Chambers noted that, “The team's strengths are obvious in its solid legal knowledge and strong practitioners in the Iraqi market,” and “MENA Associates in association with AMERELLER has an in-depth understanding of the law, and how it operates in practice, and offers innovative solutions to complicated legal issues.”