DNO ASA Iraq Legal Team

DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator that has been active in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq since 2004, operating the Tawke and Peshkabir fields in Duhok governorate. DNO's Iraq legal team based in Erbil manages production sharing contracts with the Kurdistan Regional Government, handles regulatory compliance with the KRG Ministry of Natural Resources, and oversees joint venture agreements, local procurement contracts, and employment law matters. The team navigates the intersection of Norwegian corporate governance standards and Kurdistan Region petroleum law, providing a unique international-local legal practice environment. DNO was one of the first international companies to invest in Kurdistan's oil sector.