The team
Six partners and senior counsel leading our largest matters — three continents of experience, one language of discipline.
- Baghdad
Dr. Mohammed Al-Qalam
Founding Partner · Chair
Founded Al-Qalam in 1994 after a decade of practice in Paris and Dubai. Leads the firm's largest matters in oil & gas and corporate finance, and has represented Iraq in several international arbitrations before the ICC and ICSID.
Corporate & Investment LawOil, Gas & EnergyInternational ArbitrationFull profile - Baghdad
Ms. Sara Al-Obaidi
Senior Partner · Head of Corporate
Has led the corporate practice since 2017, specialising in M&A, foreign direct investment, and corporate governance. Trusted counsel to several banks operating in Iraq and to regional investment houses.
Corporate & Investment LawBanking & FinanceInternational Trade & CustomsFull profile - Baghdad
Dr. Ali Al-Khalidi
Partner · Head of Arbitration
Listed arbitrator with the ICC, LCIA, and DIAC. Has represented over fifty corporations and sovereigns in disputes exceeding US$1bn in aggregate, with particular focus on energy and infrastructure.
International ArbitrationLitigationOil, Gas & EnergyFull profile - Erbil
Mr. Nawzad Hawrami
Resident Partner · Head of Erbil Office
Leads the Erbil office since 2019. Principal counsel to the Kurdistan Regional Government and to several oil & gas companies operating in the Region. Fluent in Kurdish, Arabic, and English; works across the Baghdad-Erbil corridor daily.
Oil, Gas & EnergyCorporate & Investment LawInternational Trade & CustomsFull profile - Baghdad
Ms. Rasha Al-Mosuli
Senior Associate · Real Estate Lead
Specialises in major commercial real estate transactions, urban development projects, and complex property disputes. Has acted on landmark development projects in Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil.
Real Estate & DevelopmentLitigationFamily & Personal Status LawFull profile - Baghdad
Mr. Yusuf Al-Basri
Partner · Head of Criminal Defense
Expert in complex criminal matters, anti-money-laundering, and economic crimes. Has represented several senior Iraqi officials in landmark cases and holds a distinguished record before the Court of Cassation.
Criminal DefenseLitigationFull profile
