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Elegance in Law. Strength in Business.

Home to the Largest International Client Portfolio in Iran

Delivering the Service Standards of a Tier 1 Global Law Firm

Iran’s No. 1 Life Sciences Practice

Leading Counsel to the Predominant Share of Multinational Life Sciences Companies Operating in the Market

Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Biotech & Digital Health

IP Commercialisation & Technology Transfer • Licensing • Commercial Structuring • Regulatory Advisory

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AWARD WINNING PRACTICE

 Band 1 for General Business Law in Iran by Chambers Global — Two Decades Consistent Band 1 Ranking

Tier 1 for Financial & Corporate Law in Iran by IFLR1000

Leading Practice in Legal500

Home to the Highest Number of Individually Ranked Lawyers in Leading International Legal Directories

Iranian and UK-Qualified Lawyers

A Social Impact & Pro Bono–Committed Commercial Practice: Commercial Legal Partner to Leading International Charities, NGOs & Humanitarian Organisations

Deep Industry Knowledge
Extensive Experience
Strategic Insight
Market Intelligence
Outstanding Client Satisfaction

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Premier Corporate & M&A Practice

Market Leaders in Advising Multinational Corporations, Leading Serial Acquirers, Innovative Target Companies, Investment Funds and Private Equity Firms

Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Structuring & Governance
Investment Transactions
Joint Ventures and Business Partnering
Due Diligence
Regulatory Compliance
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Our Expertise

Practice areas & Sector specialisms

Where We Lead the Market

  • Select Litigation Practice

    We act selectively for foreign clients, international investors and multinational businesses in high-value civil and criminal matters. We focus on strategic, complex and reputationally sensitive disputes often invovling a foriegn element or foriegn investment interest rather than routine baseline litigation.

  • Corporate Housekeeping

    Company Formation & Set-Up • Corporate Maintenance • Board Renewal & Changes • Share Transfers • Capital Restructuring • Registered Office Changes • Liquidation • Filings

  • Commercial Contracts & Transactions

    Supply & Distribution • Manufacturing & Licensing • OEM, Contract Manufacturing, Toll Manufacturing • Services & Outsourcing • Commercial Partnerships • Contract Negotiation & Risk Allocation

  • Transport, Logistics & Shipping

    Shipping & Maritime • 3PL & Warehousing • International Freight Forwarding • Local & Inter-City Transportation • Cargo Claims • Logistics Contracts • Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

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    Labour & Employment

    Employment Structuring & Contracts • Termination • Workplace Policies • Disciplinary & Grievance Matters • Compensation Structruing • Employment Disputes

  • Trademark Registration, Enforcement & Protection

    Filing & Renewals • Opposition & cancellation • Infringement actions

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    FinTech & Financial Services

    BNPL • PSPs • Digital Payments • E-Money • Wallets • Payment Platforms • Regulatory & Licensing

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    Energy (Oil & Gas) & Energy Transition / Renewables

    Oil & gas project development & structuring •  Concessions • Joint ventures & energy partnerships • EPC & field services contracting • Pipelines, LNG & supply arrangements • Renewable projects & PPAs •  Grid connection & transmission • Regulatory & ESG compliance

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    Foreign Direct Investment

    Market entry structuring & foreign ownership rules • Licensing & regulatory approvals • Joint ventures & shareholder arrangements • Tax, profit repatriation & exchange controls •  Employment, immigration & localisation •  IP protection & technology transfer • Antitrust, sanctions & anti-corruption •  Dispute resolution & investment protection

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    Import & Customs

    Customs Classification • Licensing & Commercial Card • Tariff & Duty Advisory • Customs Valuation • Clearance Procedures • Pricing & Forex Allocation

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    Franchising, Distribution & Retail

    Franchising & Licensing • Distribution & Agency Agreements • Retail Network Structuring • Market Entry • Commercial Contracts

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    Infrastructure, Projects & Procurement

    Project Structuring • Public Procurement • EPC & Turnkey Contracts • Concessions & PPPs • Project Financing • Regulatory Compliance • Risk Allocation

Meet the team

Standing With You at Every Step

Our Philosophy

We believe legal counsel must extend beyond technical advice to become a strategic business enabler, delivered to the standards of a premier global law firm. Our philosophy is grounded in providing commercially driven, solutions-oriented and pragmatic legal advice that aligns seamlessly with our clients’ operational, regulatory and growth objectives.

Operating at the level of top-tier global legal advisors, we combine international service standards with deep local market insight, enabling multinational businesses to operate, invest and expand with confidence within this complex, high-risk and highly fluid legal jurisdiction.

Selective in our mandates and deeply embedded within our sectors, we prioritise quality, responsiveness and long-term strategic partnership over volume.

Our commitment is unequivocal: delivering legally robust, commercially executable and strategically aligned outcomes with the rigour, sophistication and client service excellence expected of a premier international law firm.

Testimonials

Our Clients Are Our Valued Partners — Hear What They Say About Us

“The lawyers at Atieh Associates are experts; they are responsive and solution-oriented.”

“Atieh Associates has strong knowledge of Iranian law and the practical aspects of transactional work.”

“Very good interface for western companies doing business in Iran.”

“Accurate, in time, prompt and comprehensive, and they provide comprehensive info every time. Always ready to help in the shortest time. The lawyers are very knowledgeable, reliable and professional.”

“They are very knowledgeable in commercial law, sanctions, and compliance.”

“They provide business-oriented advice and they have thorough knowledge of local law and the commercial
environment.”

“They are a top-notch law firm.”

“They have a strong ability to understand and simplify complex matters.”

“The team has great technical abilities. We found them extremely responsive and always available to
accommodate our needs.”

“Atieh maintains a high level professionalism when conducting their practices. They are always very responsive and illuminating for queries on local laws of Iran.”

“The lawyers have a great understanding and knowledge of the needs of a cross-border transaction.
Their quality is impeccable.”

“Very business oriented, practical advice, thus alway helpful.”

“The responsiveness and quality of work provided by Atieh Associates is unmatched.”

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Get in touch

We would love to hear from you

General Enquiries
info [at] atiehassociates [dot] com

Urgent Matters
cs [at] atiehassociates [dot] com
farid [dot] kani [at] atiehassociates [dot] com

Telephone
+98 21 26 21 53 30 (Landline)
Available during business hours: Saturday – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Office Location
Unit 5, No. 29, Mahnaz Alley, Vali Asr Avenue, Amaniyeh, Tehran, Iran
Postcode: 1966784897

We maintain correspondence offices in Dubai and London where we periodically meet clients in these locations by prior arrangement.
Further information is available upon request.

We are available via email 24/7 for urgent client matters.

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