Dispute Resolution & International Arbitration
Commercial disputes in Iraq carry a specific set of challenges that do not apply in most other markets. Iraqi court procedure operates differently from international norms, timelines are longer, procedural requirements are specific, and the outcome of litigation is shaped by factors that require direct familiarity with how Iraqi courts actually work. International arbitration involving Iraqi parties or Iraqi law adds further complexity, including governing law questions, enforcement of awards under Iraqi civil procedure law, and the interaction between ICC and UNCITRAL rules and the Iraqi legal framework. Where early resolution is possible, the firm advises on mediation and structured negotiation as practical alternatives to litigation and arbitration, preserving commercial relationships and reducing cost and time exposure for clients. All of this requires lawyers who have navigated that intersection before.
Commercial litigation before Iraqi federal courts and courts of appeal.
International arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL, and other institutional rules.
Mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Arbitration agreement drafting and review.
Dispute avoidance and early resolution strategy.
Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Iraq.
Construction and engineering disputes.
Investment arbitration.
Related Practice Areas: Corporate & Commercial | Construction, EPC & Engineering | Projects, Energy & Infrastructure | Regulatory, Compliance & Investigations
Related Industries: Energy & Natural Resources | Banking, Finance & Capital Markets | Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure | Government & Public Sector
If you have a dispute involving Iraqi law or an Iraqi counterparty and want to understand your options, the most direct next step is a conversation.