Noor Kadhim acts as arbitrator and mediator in commercial disputes of every nature and size, domestic and international. She brings procedural insight from her time as Deputy Counsel at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, and 15 years of experience as counsel in dispute resolution.
Noor as arbitrator
Parties and institutions appoint Noor as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator or presiding arbitrator. Her time at the ICC means she knows how a well-run arbitration should move: firm timetables, proportionate procedure and an award that will stand up to challenge.
Mediation
Many disputes are better settled than fought. As mediator, Noor helps parties reach a commercial outcome quickly and privately, often preserving relationships that litigation or arbitration would end.
Disputes we handle
- Energy and infrastructure projects
- Investment treaty claims
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Offshore corporate disputes
- Technology and telecommunications
- Art, cultural heritage and intellectual property
Relevant experience
- Represented the Republic of Iraq in a US$1 billion ICSID arbitration brought by a German company in the power plant sector, obtaining dismissal of all the investor’s claims by summary judgment.
- Represented a Cypriot bank in a US$3 billion ICSID treaty arbitration against Greece arising from its 2011 sovereign debt restructuring.
- Representing a power plant operator against the Kurdish Regional Government in a US$50 million ICC arbitration under Iraqi law, seated in London.
Common questions
Is arbitration confidential?
Often, but not automatically. It depends on the seat, the institutional rules and what the parties agree, so it is worth addressing expressly in the arbitration agreement.
How long does an arbitration take?
It varies with the complexity of the case and how the parties conduct it. A realistic procedural timetable is set at the outset and reviewed as the case develops.
Is a mediated settlement binding?
Once the parties sign a settlement agreement, it is a binding contract. Cross-border enforcement depends on the jurisdictions involved, which we consider before the agreement is signed.