Firms To Watch: Leading firms

With in-depth tax advisory and litigation expertise, the international law firm Ferdowsi Legal is active across the agriculture, food, life sciences and healthcare, and retail sectors. The team is co-led by founding partners Jean-Charles Albitre and Baki Maneche.

Leading firms in Iran

Elite Pars Law Firm

With notable activity in the energy sector, Elite Pars Law Firm is geared to handle compliance strategies, cross-border transactions, as well as patent and trademark issues. Navid Rahbar Sato is well-versed in foreign direct investment and post M&A disputes, while Mojtaba Jafari Akh is experienced in construction disputes. Kimia Hajpiri is often engaged in shareholder agreements, Mohammadreza Afshari is proficient at blockchain matters, and Sogand Sheybani has strength in import regulations.

Praxisleiter:

Navid Rahbar Sato; Mojtaba Jafari Akha


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kimia Hajpiri; Mohammadreza Afshari; Sogand Sheybani


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‘Navid Rahbar Sato is responsive.’

‘The team is young, but well educated.’

‘The team is always accessible, providing efficient solutions. They are good at international operations and transactions.’

Kernmandanten

Nippon Koei


Sepahan Oil Company


ARGEVILLE S A


Yildiz Holding/ Ülker


Arad Sazan


Tose’e Energy Saramad Sana


Butane Industrial Company


Studio Legale Padovan


Well Services of Iran


Well Services Development of Petro Iranian Arvand


Imperial Metals Iranian


Golestan Company


Farda Motors Company


Edge Business Group


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Urban Agritechs


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  • Represented Yildiz Holding in litigation to annul trademark infringement.
  • Advised Well Services of Iran on drafting essential employment contracts and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Advised Imperial Metals Company on drafting specialised employment contracts.

Hatami & Associates International Law Firm

Hatami & Associates International Law Firm’s recent caseload encompasses banking issues, corporate matters, and mega power plant projects. Practice head Ali Hatami is commended as ‘a well-known lawyer’, while Shahrzad Pourhamzeh is often engaged in oil and gas projects. Ali Ahmadi is noted for his strength in foreign investment, while Leyla Varghaei is knowledgeable of international trade law.

Praxisleiter:

Ali Hatami


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Shahrzad Pourhamzeh; Ali Ahmadi; Leyla Varghaei; Ali Pirmoradi


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‘Hatami & Associates are always available and their team members have good knowledge of our area of practice.’

‘Hatami & Associates are a professional team of lawyers who have very good international links.’

‘The people with whom we were in contact acted professionally and were dedicated to the work, and the firm was very flexible with our billing restrictions. They have good collaboration with international firms. Their good quality of services, availability and fast responses make Hatami & Associates exceptional.’

Kernmandanten

Railway Group Co., LTD


Electronic Home Devices Commercial Co


Petronas Carigali International Sdn. Bhd


Megaverse Co


Phoenix & Partners


PCK Power Plant Co


Bitazza Company Limited


Yangzhou Juyun Trading Co. Ltd


Iran Mall Commercial Co


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  • Advised Iran Mall Commercial Co on the different legal aspects of a mall operation.
  • Advised Yangzhou Juyun Trading Co. Ltd on the acquisition of an Iranian mining company.
  • Advised Railway Group Co Ltd on various construction projects in Iran.

Nami Associates

With activity across the aviation, e-commerce, and pharmaceuticals sectors, Nami Associates is well-versed in M&A, as well as regulatory compliance. Behnam Khatami is proficient in intellectual property issues, while Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi is noted for her strength in contentious matters. Bita Nobar is experienced in government land acquisitions and Ghazaleh Askarinejad handles transactional real estate matters. Fatemeh Pourazizi is often engaged in infringement actions and trademark registrations. Nima Abtahi was a new arrival in July 2024, while Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi joined from Dadflamingo in October 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Behnam Khatami; Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi; Bita Nobar; Nima Abtahi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ghazaleh Askarinejad; Fatemeh Pourazizi; Sanaz Hosseini Kolahi


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‘Nami Associates distinguish themselves by thoroughly understanding the business and its needs before tailoring their legal services. This close partnership approach makes their service impeccable and results oriented.’

‘The team are highly engaged in understanding the specifics of our industry and consistently delivers tailored legal solutions that meet our needs.’

‘They are responsive and available for advice or guidance on short notice, with a proactive approach and attention to detail that make them a valuable partner.’

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  • Advised a large global FMCG company on the restructuring of its foreign investment license.
  • Advised two major listed pharmaceutical companies on pricing regulations.
  • Represented an Italian steel manufacturer on litigation matters.

Sabeti & Partners

Sabeti & Partners is jointly overseen by Hooman Sabeti and Amir Mirtaheri.  Sabeti is often engaged in corporate transactions, most notably with a cross-border element, while Mirtaheri was recently made partner. Other key members of the team include Niloofar Massihi, whose recent caseload encompasses a divestment matter for an EU fund.

Praxisleiter:

Hooman Sabeti; Amir Mirtaheri


 


 


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Niloofar Massihi


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  • Advised an EU fund as lead counsel in a divestment of its major investment in a leading e-commerce business.
  • Advised an Asian development assistance agency on a taxation dispute with the authorities.
     
  • Advising an economic consultancy on developing a new legal structure for the marketing of agricultural export commodities.

APP Legal Institute in association with Dentons Europe LLP

Often advising European and Asian blue-chip clients, APP Legal Institute in association with Dentons Europe LLP is skilled at energy transactions. Maryam Ebrahimi is often engaged in capital market matters, corporate governance, and corporate M&A. Pirouzan Parvine is a key port of call for clients across the manufacturing and retail sectors, while Afrouz Samadi is well-regarded in the automotive industry. Mariam Abaei is noted for her experience in cross-border transactions and early-stage venture capital investments.

Praxisleiter:

Maryam Ebrahimi; Pirouzan Parvine


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Afrouz Samadi; Mariam Abaei


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DadFlamingo

Often advising energy, healthcare, and telecommunications entities, DadFlamingo’s practice encompasses FinTech, foreign investment, as well as import and export matters. Youssef Ghassemi is knowledgeable of intellectual property issues and often handles disputes between state-owned entities and private corporations. Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi left the practice in October 2024

Praxisleiter:

Youssef Ghassemi


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‘Dadflamingo’s practice is unique due to its comprehensive approach and ability to blend legal expertise with an in-depth understanding of various industries. Their clients appreciate their exceptional ability to anticipate challenges and tailor solutions that are both strategic and pragmatic.’

‘Dadflamingo excels in delivering a personalised service while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.’

‘Their strength lies in their proactive problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent client communication. Dadflamingo stands out by ensuring clients are engaged and informed throughout the legal process, this ensures transparency and confidence, which makes them particularly appealing.’

Kernmandanten

Sepehr Sarmayeh Navid


Avacta Group Plc


China National Building Material Co


Matex Lab Switzerland


Shahrekord Carbon Dioxide Company


Karan Capital


Electronics Support Fund for Research & Development


Nafis Nakh


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  • Advised Sepehr Sarmayeh Navid on securing key shareholder approvals and protecting financial interests.
  • Advised Nafis Nakh on the re-negotiation of a transaction.
  • Advised SCD on drafting a specialised license agreement and comprehensive documentation.

Reza Ranjbar (Zacon Associates)

With a strong presence in Kish Island, Reza Ranjbar (Zacon Associates) is overseen by Reza Ranjbar. Commended as an ‘excellent lawyer’ Ranjbar is vastly experienced in both public and private M&A transactions. Other key members of the team include Saba Tavakoli and Rooholamin Hojati, both of whom are noted for their strength in contentious matters.

Praxisleiter:

Reza Ranjbar


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Saba Tavakoli; Rooholamin Hojati


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‘Their legal understanding and responsiveness to client´s problems makes them standout.’

‘The team has strong local capabilities, including a high success rate with local courts. At the same time, they understand the requirements and restrictions of a global company. This enables them to align the client’s goals with local realities, ensuring outcomes that are not only successful but also acceptable to the head office.’

‘The team we’ve been working with are always reliable and very transparent. The billing procedure was flexible and without any issues.’

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ATAI & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law

Well-regarded for its expertise in international disputes, ATAI & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law often assists clients on anti-money laundering measures. Ali Akbar Atai advises foreign governments on asylum-seeking and personal law matters, while Ardeshir Atai is skilled at investment law and is experienced in ICC arbitration. Kourosh Atai is proficient in contract law, employment, and inheritance matters, Mohamad Molajan is informed in property law, and Tohid Shafizadeh specialises in corporate governance matters.

Praxisleiter:

Ali Akbar Atai; Ardeshir Atai; Kourosh Atai


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mohammad Mollajan; Tohid Shafizadeh


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‘I find them to be extremely efficient and responsive. They tend to go beyond the call of duty to ensure transactions get completed properly and to everyone’s satisfaction. I also like the fact that they are able to provide documentation in both Farsi and English which is unusual.’

‘I have to praise their efficiency and accessibility. They are also very pleasant to deal with, and I feel I’m in safe pair of hands.’

‘My dealings with them have been like a breath of fresh air as they are highly professional. They do not overpromise and matters are always dealt with in a timely fashion. An additional benefit has been that I could provide documents and receive documents both in Farsi and English without needing translation companies.’

Kernmandanten

MM Packaging and Printing Tehran Ltd


Homareshtan Industrial Group


China FAW Group Import & Export Co. Ltd


Skoda Investment A.S


Abnieh Sazan Ltd


Bane construction Ltd


Sahand Mill Ltd


Takceram Tile Manufacturing Co. PLC


Negar Commercial Tower


Kaveh Company Ltd


Hamedan Moquette Industrial Co. Ltd


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  • Represented GCC Bank (Future Bank) on their judgment debt of 8 Million USD court case.
  • Successfully reached an out of court settlement in favour of MM Packaging and Printing Tehran Ltd in respect of their dispute with a third party claimant.
  • Succesfully reached an out of court settlement in favour of clients as 40% shareholders of Bane Construction Ltd on their 30 Million USD dispute.

Atieh Associates Law Firm

A key port of call for investment funds on transactional matters, Atieh Associates Law Firm is noted for its capabilities in energy matters and sanctions compliance. Cyrus Shafizadeh oversees the practice, and often works with Farid Kani, both of whom are praised as ‘fantastic partners who are very responsive.’ Other key members of the team include Sayna Motamedi and Golazin Mokhtari.

Praxisleiter:

Cyrus Shafizadeh


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Farid Kani; Sayna Motamedi; Golazin Mokhtari


Referenzen

‘They are very knowledgeable in commercial law, sanctions, and compliance.’

‘They are a top-notch law firm.’

‘We worked with them on a potential commercial crime case and arbitration at international level. From day one, they were very professional and responsive.’

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Jikan Law Firm

Commended as a ‘team of highly skilled attorneys who specialise in various practice areas’, Jikan Law Firm is jointly overseen by Amir Hossein Mafi and Amir Shayganfar. Mafi’s broad practice encompasses commercial litigation and maritime matters, while Shayganfar is often engaged in oil and gas issues. Mohammad Alavi is noted for his expertise in contract law.

Praxisleiter:

Amir Hossein Mafi; Amir Shayganfar


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mohammad Alavi


Referenzen

‘They are a team of highly skilled attorneys who specialise in various practice areas. They are committed to delivering strategic solutions and effective representation, ensuring the clients interests are always prioritised.’

 

Kernmandanten

Nikoo Energy Pasargad


Snapp


Aco Pars Co


Govah IKCO


Atlas Ceram Co


Ehdase Banaye Pouya


Aras Ceram Kimiya


Petro Nasr Khavarmiyane Co


Yegane Mehr Abi Travel Agency


Khamir Gypsum factory


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