Reem Ayad

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Reem represents clients in some of the most complex disputes involving international arbitration, cross-border litigation, civil fraud, and complex contractual issues. She notably represented the Iraqi government and various Iraqi ministries, in addition to advising private companies and high-net-worth individuals in civil fraud and asset tracing cases.

Reem’s practice spans multiple industries, including oil and gas, financial services, infrastructure, and aviation.

Arbitration

  • Acted for a major liquefied natural gas company in an international arbitration dispute and related proceedings governed by the ICC regarding long-term gas delivery and a tolling agreement.
  • Acted for a Dutch company in ICC proceedings against a major Indian food manufacturing company in relation to a contractual dispute.
  • Acting for a U.S. company in an LCIA arbitration relating to a commercial contractual dispute.
  • Acting for a partnership in arbitration proceedings against an individual.
  • Acting for a Swiss company in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in a dispute concerning a desalination plant against various international parties.
  • Acting for a global oil and gas trading company in a dispute concerning a joint venture in arbitration proceedings under CiArb Rules.
  • Acting for a Canadian corporation in settlement negotiations with a UK company.
  • Acting for an international law firm in relation to complex debt recovery proceedings in Arbitration Act 1996 proceedings and related enforcement proceedings in DIFC.

International Disputes

  • Acting for the government of Iraq as the lead associate in a high-profile international dispute and subsequent $500 million settlement.
  • Representing a large oil and gas company in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in a corporate dispute between shareholders.
  • Acting for a national airline carrier in forfeiture proceedings.
  • Advising a partnership in respect of complex rectification proceedings concerning a high-value trust in the Cayman Islands courts.

English Court Proceedings

  • Acting for a company in a complex dispute concerning the repudiation of a commercial contract.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth client in a complex construction dispute.
  • Acting in SFO and FCA enforcement proceedings in relation to EURIBOR manipulation.
  • Acting for a German company in Commercial Court proceedings in a dispute concerning the supply and design of vessels and associated equipment.

Civil Fraud

  • Acting for entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals in Commercial Court proceedings and advising on the settlement in respect of an action in fraud and breach of contract.
  • Acting for governments, companies, and individuals in various proceedings concerning civil fraud and asset tracing.
Overview

Reem represents clients in some of the most complex disputes involving international arbitration, cross-border litigation, civil fraud, and complex contractual issues. She notably represented the Iraqi government and various Iraqi ministries, in addition to advising private companies and high-net-worth individuals in civil fraud and asset tracing cases.

Reem’s practice spans multiple industries, including oil and gas, financial services, infrastructure, and aviation.

Representation Matters

Arbitration

  • Acted for a major liquefied natural gas company in an international arbitration dispute and related proceedings governed by the ICC regarding long-term gas delivery and a tolling agreement.
  • Acted for a Dutch company in ICC proceedings against a major Indian food manufacturing company in relation to a contractual dispute.
  • Acting for a U.S. company in an LCIA arbitration relating to a commercial contractual dispute.
  • Acting for a partnership in arbitration proceedings against an individual.
  • Acting for a Swiss company in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in a dispute concerning a desalination plant against various international parties.
  • Acting for a global oil and gas trading company in a dispute concerning a joint venture in arbitration proceedings under CiArb Rules.
  • Acting for a Canadian corporation in settlement negotiations with a UK company.
  • Acting for an international law firm in relation to complex debt recovery proceedings in Arbitration Act 1996 proceedings and related enforcement proceedings in DIFC.

International Disputes

  • Acting for the government of Iraq as the lead associate in a high-profile international dispute and subsequent $500 million settlement.
  • Representing a large oil and gas company in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in a corporate dispute between shareholders.
  • Acting for a national airline carrier in forfeiture proceedings.
  • Advising a partnership in respect of complex rectification proceedings concerning a high-value trust in the Cayman Islands courts.

English Court Proceedings

  • Acting for a company in a complex dispute concerning the repudiation of a commercial contract.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth client in a complex construction dispute.
  • Acting in SFO and FCA enforcement proceedings in relation to EURIBOR manipulation.
  • Acting for a German company in Commercial Court proceedings in a dispute concerning the supply and design of vessels and associated equipment.

Civil Fraud

  • Acting for entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals in Commercial Court proceedings and advising on the settlement in respect of an action in fraud and breach of contract.
  • Acting for governments, companies, and individuals in various proceedings concerning civil fraud and asset tracing.
Insights

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International Arbitration Forum

Articles + Publications

The Key Reforms to Arbitration Act 2025 Which Will Reinforce the UK’s Position as World Leader in Arbitration

Articles + Publications

Locke Lord QuickStudy: UK Enacts Sanctions Legislation for the ‎Protection of ‎Uyghur ‎Muslim Community in Xinjiang Province, ‎People’s ‎Republic of ‎China (“PRC”)‎

Articles + Publications

Arbitration Act 1996: Exceptions to the Rule of Confidentiality

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Top areas of focus

  • Pro bono counsel, Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau

Education

  • BPP Law School, London, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law
  • University of Leeds and University of Newcastle, Australia, B.A. (Hons)

Bar Admissions

  • England and Wales, Solicitor
  • ICC UK Arbitration Group
  • Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
  • Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association
  • Young Fraud Lawyers Association