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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.