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QC Law

Your Trusted Legal Advocates, Delivering Results with Integrity.

We are able to provide a one stop service for all your commercial needs inside Iraq, whether they are contentious or non- contentious.

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Banking & Finance

All kinds of advice on finance and trade agreements relating to the banking sector can be offered including regulatory compliance

Commercial

We are able to offer advice on all types of commercial contracts under Iraqi law

Construction

We have been frequently asked to advise on construction contracts including delays, suspension of work, liquidated damages and penalties, time provisions, exclusion clauses, and payment of monies due

Corporate & Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

We cover corporate and branch formation and structuring plus liquidation and regulatory and compliance requirements

Customs

Numerous issues can arise relating to the importation of goods into Iraq and the need for appropriate full or temporary import licenses to be obtained. We are able to provide full assistance in this respect

Dispute resolutions

We have appeared before all the relevant major courts in Baghdad, Basra and Nasiriyah plus numerous Investigation Magistrates and Integrity Commission Courts throughout the country, as well as before the CMC Board of Appeal

Due Diligence

We identify potential legal and financial risks and make relevant on the ground enquiries where appropriate.

Employment & Immigration

We have extensive experience in giving Iraqi employment law advice including regulatory matters plus defending contentious claims against employers in the local Labour Courts

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About QC Law

Zainab Al Qurnawi is the provider of legal services operating in Iraq through Qurnawi Legal Consultancy and Advocates (القرناوي للأستشارات القانونية والمحاماة) being an Iraqi law practice started in Iraq in 2014, known as “QC Law”.

QC Law has a sister company called Qurnawi Legal Consultancy FZC, which is registered in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE under License No. 6003799 and, if needed, reserves the right to draw on the services of this sister company which is owned 100% by Zainab.

QC Law aims to be the pre-eminent one stop legal services in Iraq for all commercial matters whether contentious or non-contentious. We are unique in that we have experience and understanding of both the Iraqi civil law system and the Western common law principles, thus being able to relate to both.

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QC Law Experts

Zainab Al Qurnawi

Founder

Dual-qualified in Iraq and England & Wales, she brings expertise across civil and common law systems. With experience at Clyde & Co and Shell, she focuses on Iraq-related corporate and energy matters and currently represents Iraq at the ICC Court of Arbitration in Paris.

Paul Turner

Senior Consultant

A commercial legal expert with over 40 years of experience, including senior roles at top firms in London and the Middle East. He focuses on international arbitration and litigation, and has represented states and major global companies in complex legal disputes worldwide.

Omar A. Jaleel

Senior Consultant

With deep expertise in Iraqi civil, commercial, corporate, criminal, and regulatory law, he advises across a range of legal areas. His background includes both private practice and in-house counsel roles, supporting clients in navigating complex legal frameworks.

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