Noted for its capabilities in high-value energy transactions, APP Legal Institute in association with Dentons Europe LLP often advises clients on dormancy, dissolution processes, and settlement agreements. With nearly two decades of experience, head of the practice Maryam Ebrahimi is principally focused on domestic corporate governance and M&A, as well as capital market matters. Ramin Hariri is active in the energy, mining, oil, and gas sectors and is adept in infrastructure financing and projects. Afrouz Samadi and Mariam Abaei are well-versed in the automotive industry, while the latter is also skilled at cross-border transactions.

Well-informed on sizeable domestic mall and hotel projects, Hatami & Associates International Law Firm is often engaged in the operation of large power plants as well as mines. The ‘reliable’ Ali Hatami leads the team and is knowledgeable of foreign investment as well as international trade law, while Shahrzad Pourhamzeh is praised for ‘her experience in leasing and retail.’  Zahra Darvish is noted for her capabilities in public sector regulatory work, Ali Ahmadi handles banking and finance issues surrounding investments, and Leyla Varghaei specialises in corporate law.

A key port of call for automotive, e-commerce, fintech and shipping clients, Sabeti & Khatami is noted for its capabilities in patent registration as well as trade mark disputes. Hooman Sabeti is a key contact for international banks and corporates on financing matters, while Behnnam Khatami is well-versed in airport, port, and railway infrastructure projects. Amir Mirtaheri and Niloofar Massihi are also key members of the team.

With a sizeable oil and gas practice, Elite Pars Law Firm is thoroughly knowledgeable of aviation issues, regulatory energy matters, as well as transactional work. Navid Rahbar Sato is adept in foreign direct investment as well as import and export regulations, while Nima Nasrollahi Shahri advises multinational clients on oil and gas projects. Mojtaba Jafari Akh leads the litigation and intellectual property teams and is well-versed in patent and trade mark registration.

Recently establishing a shipping practice, the multi-disciplinary team at Dadflamingo has been commended for its ‘great depth of knowledge’. The practice is also a key contact for private and public clients across the energy, health care, pharmaceuticals, and technology sectors. Co-lead of the team Youssef Ghassemi is highlighted for his capabilities in disputes between public sector entities and private corporations. Also co-lead of the team, Sanaz Hosseini often advises clients on corporate matters, including the structuring of investments, while Kourosh Majdzadeh’s key strengths lie in maritime and transport law.

With a wide network of international law firms, ATAI & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law is a strong choice for multinational clients on structuring foreign investments. Ali Akbar Atai works with international banks and contractors, Ardeshir Atai oversees the arbitration practice, and Kourosh Atai as well as Yousef Samei are noted for their intellectual property disputes expertise. Mohamad Molajan often handles commercial and finance matters.

Led by the ‘commercial and pragmatic’ Cyrus Shafizadeh, Atieh Associates Law Firm is a key contact for a range of fintecb and cryptocurrency clients, and often handles transactions in the technology sector. Farid Kani is ‘extremely knowledgeable’, Golazin Mokhtari is praised as ‘promising’, and Sayna Motamedi  is also a key member of the team.

With a presence across Kish Island and Tehran, Reza Ranjbar (Zacon Associates) is led by Reza Ranjbar who is commended by clients for his ‘multi-jurisdictional expertise’. He is also vastly experienced in public and private M&A and is well-equipped to handle contentious mandates.