Lawyer Ahmed Abdul Karim Al-Muaini

Board Member, Justice Partners Law Firm & Legal Services
Advisor to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (Currently) – Advisor to the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) (Currently) – Advisor to the University of Mesopotamia (Currently)

Possesses over 43 years of judicial and legislative experience in administrative judiciary, legislative drafting, financial compliance, and arbitration.

Current Roles

  • Advisor to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq

  • Advisor to the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI)

  • Advisor to the University of Mesopotamia

  • Board Member, Justice Partners Company

Previous Leadership Positions

  • President, Administrative Judiciary Court – State Council

  • President, Employees Judiciary Court – State Council

  • Member, Supreme Administrative Court – State Council

  • Director General, Legal Department – Ministry of Justice

  • Director General, Legal Department – Ministry of Human Rights

  • Advisor at the State Council (over 15 years across courts and specialized bodies)

Areas of Expertise

  • Administrative judiciary and government dispute resolution

  • Drafting of laws, regulations, instructions, and legislative reform

  • Government contracts, tenders, and arbitration

  • Financial compliance and anti-money laundering

  • Administrative investigations and employee safeguards

  • Human rights and international conventions

Key Legislative Contributions

  • Drafted the Arab Model Law for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (approved by the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice)

  • Drafted the Arab Model Consumer Protection Law (under technical secretariat review)

  • Participation and membership in UNCITRAL working groups (Insolvency / Commercial Arbitration), contributing to legislative projects with the World Bank

  • Chaired and served on major national committees, including:

    • Baghdad Capital Law

    • Provincial Councils Elections Law

    • Delegation of Powers to Governors

    • Financial Management Law Instructions

    • Municipal Administration Law Project

    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law Project

Selected International Engagements

  • Programs and training with: United Nations, UNHCR, ICRC, NCSC, USAID

  • Conferences and research participation in: Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Jordan, Türkiye, Australia, Egypt

  • Participation in the Human Rights Council sessions in Geneva (UPR, CEDAW)

Education

  • LL.B., University of Baghdad

  • Date of Appointment: 03/11/1980

  • Years of Service: 43

Publications & Teaching

  • Published research in Legislation and Judiciary Journal and other specialized legal journals

  • Lecturer at: Judicial Institute, Integrity Academy, American University of Baghdad, and the Arab Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    • (Government Contracts, Administrative Investigation, Human Rights, Anti-Money Laundering)