Public International Law

Public international law in Iraq is relevant to a broader range of commercial and investment matters than most clients initially anticipate. Bilateral investment treaty protections available to investors under Iraq's treaty network, sovereign immunity questions arising in transactions with state entities, and the interaction between Iraqi domestic law and Iraq's international obligations all arise regularly in the context of large-scale investment and commercial operations, and require lawyers who understand both the international law framework and its specific application within the Iraqi legal system.

• Bilateral investment treaty protections. 
• Sovereign immunity. 
• State contracts. 
• Investment treaty arbitration. 
• International sanctions and export controls. 
• Treaty compliance and government relations.