Diaz Reus Opens Offices In Iraq
Miami-Based Global Law Firm Expands Middle East Presence
MIAMI, Fla., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Diaz Reus and Targ, LLP today announced the opening of offices in Iraq, further expanding its presence in the Middle East and reinforcing its long term commitment to the region.
"As the first major international U.S. law firm to enter post-war Iraq, our new offices provide us with a significant presence in this increasingly important emerging market," said Diaz Reus managing partner Michael Diaz, Jr. "This is the natural and logical next step for our firm, which already has a presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre." According to Diaz, these new offices will enable the firm to further provide full service support to its clients and their business needs in the Middle East region.
The Miami-based firm has established a strategic alliance with the New Iraq Company for Legal Consultancy and Newton & Partners, LLC, an emerging markets law firm that already enjoys a broad presence in the Middle East. "We look forward to working with the Diaz Reus law firm in the greater Iraq and Kurdistan regions, advising foreign companies regarding their investment strategy and associated corporate and regulatory aspects," said Aziz Jaff, New Iraq Co.'s senior partner.
As a key player in Iraq's legal market, New Iraq Co., in association with Diaz Reus and Newton & Partners, will focus on project finance, direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and business transactions, regulatory compliance and international arbitration, according to Diaz.
Newton & Partner's senior partner Leo Bouma added, "The Middle East is becoming increasingly important to each of our firm's worldwide client base, which ranges from North and South America to greater Asia, China, India, and Europe. It's clear that emerging markets will be driving global economic growth for the next decade. Added Diaz, "Our unique alliance , boasting in-depth local understanding and market-leading international expertise, is well-positioned to assist in accessing these markets."
About Diaz Reus
Diaz Reus represents dealmakers around the world with a focus on emerging markets. With experienced lawyers in the U. S., Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, the firm is uniquely suited to handle a wide range of complex commercial, business, and financial transactions across international borders. Diaz Reus lawyers have experience in government relations, trade, compliance, customs, tax, and immigration matters, as well as internal and government investigations, litigation, and arbitration. Diaz Reus operates offices in Miami and Orlando, Florida; Caracas, Venezuela; Shanghai, China; Dubai, U.A.E.; Iraq; Frankfurt, Germany; Bogota, Colombia; Panama, Republic of Panama; Mexico City, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; and an affiliate office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. For more information, visit www.diazreus.com.
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