Ms. Meriam Al-Rashid

Meriam Al-Rashid represents and advises clients on complex international disputes with a focus on public international law including issues related to human rights, international investment arbitration, international commercial arbitration, and foreign investor risk management. Praised by Chambers as a “standout lawyer” and “formidable litigator,” Meriam’s experience is vast across sectors, regions and arbitral institutions. Clients and peers also report to Chambers and Who’s Who Legal that she is a “strong lawyer who is well regarded and very smart,” specifically “very meticulous, [with] outstanding drafting skills and is well organized,” and that "Meriam demonstrates very strong leadership capabilities" in addition to being "excellent at balancing all aspects of the case to achieve a positive outcome." "She is my go-to for international arbitration."

Meriam has served as counsel in disputes and transactions involving parties from across the globe, including the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Meriam’s practice covers various industries, including mining, mineral resources, infrastructure, oil and gas, civil engineering, textiles hospitality and real estate.

Her experience includes participation in arbitrations before the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), International Court of Justice (ICJ), Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague, International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Meriam has served as counsel in disputes and transactions involving parties from Libya, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Republic of Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, the Republic of Turkey, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Austria, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Meriam also acts as arbitrator on commercial and investor-state disputes primarily involving parties from the Middle East and North Africa.

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Updated at: 14/07/2024

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