Founded on the soil where written law was first carved into stone, and amid the hills that witnessed the world's oldest cities, Al-Qalam continues a legal tradition thousands of years in the making. We serve Baghdad, Erbil, and all of Iraq with equal precision, equal commitment, and equal rigor.
What sets us apart
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Preparation rigour
Every matter that enters the firm is treated as if it will reach the Court of Cassation — even if it is a routine supply contract.
02
The client's language
We work in Arabic, English, and Sorani Kurdish daily. We do not ask our clients to speak in any language other than their own.
03
An international arm
Standing partnerships with leading firms in London, Paris, Dubai, and Istanbul; field representation before the ICC, LCIA, and ICSID.
04
Sector depth
Twelve practice areas, each led by a specialist team — we do not treat a matter as "general law" but as an energy matter, a banking matter, a real-estate matter.
Founder's letter
“When this firm was founded, we believed that the law in Iraq deserved representation no less rigorous than the finest firms of London, Paris, or Dubai. And that the Iraqi attorney — in Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, and Mosul — was capable of being a reference, not a follower.”
Al-Qalam
Leadership
Six partners and senior counsel lead the firm's largest matters. Meet the full team on the attorneys page.
