Confluent Law Group advises on government and private-sector financings for infrastructure development in the renewables, conventional power, and oil and gas sectors, as well as corporate restructurings, financial regulation, business establishment in federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and ongoing compliance. The firm is also instructed by several international pharmaceutical companies and acts for several Chinese investors and contractors. The practice is led by Iraqi commercial law expert Tom Nolda, with other key figures including Ammar Naji, Wathek Al Maliky, and Tavga Kurbany.
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- 'Tom Nolda, the partner leading the team, stands out for his expertise in energy-related projects in Iraq. He has a deep understanding of the Iraqi legal and regulatory landscape and is consistently responsive, offering clear and thoughtful feedback even in high-pressure, fast-moving situations.'
- 'The firm distinguishes itself through its deep expertise and solid track record in handling complex project finance matters within the Iraqi market. One of the team’s key strengths is its excellent understanding of sovereign debt finance in Iraq, which enables them to provide advice that is both tailored to clients’ specific needs and commercially realistic.'
- 'International law firm best practices from an Iraqi law firm.'
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Practice head
Tom Nolda
Other key lawyers
Ammar Naji; Wathek Al Maliky; Tavga Kurbany