About
Partner at ATAI & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law based in Iran, specialising in international arbitration, corporate and commercial transactions, banking and finance, and energy projects. He also maintains an academic profile with lecturing roles and qualifications in international investment law and arbitration.
Practice areas
International ArbitrationCorporate / M&ABanking & FinanceEnergy & Natural ResourcesDispute ResolutionForeign Direct Investment
Office
Expertise
Renewable energy projectsPetroleum / oil & gas projectsForeign direct investmentInternational joint venturesAcquisition due diligenceInternational investment lawCommercial and maritime law
Education
- PhD in International Investment Law; Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London (2011)
- P.G. Diploma in International Taxation Law; Robert Kennedy College (Switzerland) (2004)
- LLM Commercial and Maritime Law; University of Hertfordshire (United Kingdom) (2002–2003)
- Legal Practice Course; The College of Law of England and Wales (2001–2002)
- LLB Law (Hons); London Guildhall University (1997–2001)
Admissions
- Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Member, London Court of International Arbitration
- Member, International Arbitration Institute (Paris)
- Admitted to Roster of Arbitrators, Arbitration Center of AmCham in Republic of Kosovo (2015)
- Arbitrator, Tehran Regional Arbitration Center (TRAC) (2019)
- Chairman, Iran Chapter of European Court of Arbitration (ECA) (appointed 2019)
- Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (United Kingdom) (since 2012)
Languages
EnglishFarsi