About Sajida Ankouni

Sajida Ankouni is a legal associate at Basrah Obelisk Law Firm Ltd and focuses on corporate advisory, regulatory compliance and legal support for local and international clients. Joining the firm in 2025, she brings prior experience in cross-border legal practice across Lebanon, the UAE and Iraq, with exposure to corporate structuring, compliance, due diligence and contract drafting. She advises on Iraqi corporate/regulatory matters and liaises with governmental authorities on compliance/administrative procedures. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Law from the Lebanese University, a Master’s degree in Planning and Public Management, and has completed training in corporate law, arbitration, legal risk management and public procurement.