Energy & Natural Resources

LEXIR advises energy companies, investors, contractors and service providers on the legal and commercial issues that arise when developing, operating and supporting energy and natural-resource projects in Iraq.

How we support the sector

Our work includes market entry and investment structures, corporate arrangements, commercial and service contracts, procurement, regulatory engagement, workforce matters, project risk, claims and dispute resolution. We also coordinate with management teams and international counsel on transactions and projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Key legal and commercial issues

• Investment and corporate structuring for Iraqi operations and projects.
• Commercial, supply, services, procurement and subcontracting arrangements.
• Licensing, permits, approvals and interaction with relevant public authorities.
• Employment, contractor management and local operational requirements.
• Project claims, payment issues, regulatory disputes and court proceedings.

Operating in Iraq

Energy and natural-resource mandates in Iraq often require close coordination between contractual, corporate, regulatory, employment and dispute-resolution workstreams. LEXIR provides a single Iraqi-law team able to support these issues from establishment and contracting through implementation and dispute management.