International arbitrator in London
Noor Kadhim accepts appointments as arbitrator. Based in London, with a focus on Iraq, the Middle East and Türkiye.
Appoint Noor as arbitrator
Parties, co-arbitrators and institutions are welcome to get in touch to check availability.
Check availabilityNoor accepts appointments as arbitrator. She has acted as sole arbitrator under the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) Rules and previously served as Deputy Counsel at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
Why appoint Noor Kadhim as arbitrator
Experience on both sides of the table. Noor served as Deputy Counsel at the ICC in Paris and has 15 years’ experience as counsel in dispute resolution. She has seen arbitration from the institution’s side and from the parties’ side, and knows what a well-run case needs.
Regional and language knowledge. Her regions of focus are Iraq and the Arabic-speaking world, Türkiye, France and French-speaking Africa. She speaks English, French, Arabic and Italian, and has worked in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Paris and London.
A London base. Kadhims is based in London, one of the world’s most widely used arbitral seats.
Experience
As arbitrator, Noor has acted as sole arbitrator under the DIAC Rules.
As counsel, her matters include:
- Representing 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.
- Representing 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 Kurdistan Regional Government in a US$50 million ICC arbitration under Iraqi law, seated in London.
- Representing an investor against a North African government in a PCA arbitration worth over US$500 million.
How to appoint Noor as arbitrator
Parties can agree to appoint Noor directly, co-arbitrators can nominate her, and institutions can appoint her. To check availability, send the names of the parties, the arbitration clause or agreement, the seat and rules, and a short description of the dispute. Noor will run a conflicts check and reply personally before any appointment is accepted.
An arbitrator must be independent and impartial, so Noor does not act as counsel for either party in a matter where she is appointed as arbitrator.
Arbitration in Iraq and the Middle East
Noor writes and advises on arbitration across the region. Read more about Iraq arbitration and Middle East arbitration, or see how she acts as arbitration counsel for states, investors and companies.
Common questions
What does an arbitrator do?
An arbitrator is an independent decision-maker appointed by the parties, or by an institution, to resolve a dispute. The arbitrator manages the procedure, hears the evidence and arguments, and issues a binding, reasoned award.
Which rules has Noor sat under?
Noor has acted as sole arbitrator under the DIAC Rules. Please get in touch to discuss appointments under other institutional or ad hoc rules.
Can Noor act as both counsel and arbitrator?
Not in the same dispute. An arbitrator must be independent and impartial, so Noor does not act as counsel for either party in a matter where she is appointed as arbitrator.
Does Noor accept appointments in disputes involving Iraq and the wider Middle East?
Yes. Iraq and the wider Arabic-speaking world are among Noor’s regions of focus, together with Türkiye, France and French-speaking Africa. She is also happy to discuss disputes connected with other regions.
How do I check Noor’s availability?
Send the names of the parties, the arbitration clause or agreement, the seat and rules, and a short description of the dispute. Noor will run a conflicts check and reply personally.
Check Noor’s availability as arbitrator
Send the parties, the seat and rules, and a short description of the dispute. Noor will reply personally.