We are a consultancy firm specializing in doing business with Iraq. Operating in Baghdad since 2003, we provide solutions that meet our clients' needs and consider the Iraqi business, political and cultural environment.
Staffed by a number of consultants with in-depth knowledge of the Iraqi market, we assist our clients in their projects with the Iraqi government, public entities and the private sector.
We accompany our clients in all stages of their projects in Iraq. In this respect, we provide assistance in the reflection and market intelligence phase, in mapping local players and in negotiations with authorities and/or private partners. In addition, we assist our clients in the legal set-up and implementation of projects in the field by assisting them in the realization of their projects in Iraq. We also assist our clients in the management of their disputes.
We position ourselves as trusted advisors to business leaders, their teams, and boards of directors, with the ambition of providing operational and independent advice tailored to the needs of our clients and the reality of the Iraqi situation, while respecting the highest ethical standards.
Arguendo has an extensive network and unique local expertise since 2003, reaching the clients' expectations and accompany them to success.
Pierre Fournol, founder and CEO of Arguendo, brings to it his unique experience of Iraqi political and business environment. Pierre Fournol, registered to the Bar of Paris, is specialized in business relations with Iraq.
After 19 years of experience, he has been the only French lawyer to still go to Baghdad in a continuous way and has advised many international firms in Iraq since more than 19 years.
Specialist in Iraqi business law, including the law on investment, private public partnerships, and has an extensive network in this country. Pierre advises the Iraqi government on public-private partnerships and has a deep experience regarding the oil sector (downstream), retail, construction, defense, and agri-food industry.
Pierre Fournol has a dual background in law, business law and public law (Paris Panthéon-Assas) and holds an MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business. His practice concerns also arbitration and anti-corruption compliance.