Hatami & Associates International Law Firm

International Trade & Foreign Investment

Founder and Managing Partner

Dr. Ali Hatami is the founder and managing partner of Hatami & Associates International Law Firm and a member of the Iranian Central Bar Association. Dr. Hatami’s thorough knowledge of international trade law coupled with the insight derived from years of experience in the said field together with 28 years of professional working experience and expertise in Iranian laws have earned him a place among the most renowned experts and eminent legal scholars and consultants who provide global and local clients with legal services.

Dr. Hatami has been engaged in and has advised as to mega projects totally worth more than 20,000,000,000 US$ during the last 12 months. In addition to being approached by clients for his legal consultancy services, it is worth noting that Dr. Hatami is often also approached for his fine consultancy services as to commercial, economic, and political conditions of Iran, in a manner that most often his role exceeds the boundaries of a mere legal consultant, and his advice is considered and followed by the clients in their decision makings even in the highest levels of their company policies, and business plans.

Dr. Hatami has various publications, and noted among his publications are two remarkable books titled:

 “Trade Law in the Current Legal System of Iran”, which is an all-inclusive legal analysis with respect to Iranian Commercial Code, with 1084 pages; and “Foreign Investment Law in Light of Investment Act and Contracts”, which provides a comprehensive detailed coverage of foreign investment in Iran, joint venture contracts, petroleum contracts and BOT contracts, in 1175 pages. DAD Software

English, Persian, Turkish

Member of Iranian Central Bar Association Participating Lawyer in China Belt & Road Project 2016

D. in Private Law from Tehran University (1998 – 2003) M. in Private Law from Tehran University (1994 -1997) B. from Shiraz University (1990 - 1994)