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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The consultancies are accurate, clear, and they always have solutions.’

  • ‘Very available, with good knowledge of the mining industry ’

  • ‘A very strong litigation team. The team has a professional attitude and knows how to advise foreign clients.'

  • ‘Hatami & Associates' team of lawyers are experienced.'
  • ‘Educated, professional, and available.'
  • ‘Ali Hatami has always been available and provides good legal solutions to solve our problems. ’
  • ‘Ali Hatami is a reliable lawyer, he has a good reputation, and has gathered a good team.’

  • 'Ali hatami is a very trustable lawyer. He is very effective and useful to us.'

Key clients

  • KSA
  • Iran Mall Commercial Co.
  • Star Agritech Tarim Ticaret Ltd. Sti.
  • China Tianchen Engineering Corp
  • Fagro International Trading Ltd.
  • Dutch Creative Fabrica BV. Co.
  • Internationaal Juridisch Instituut
  • ST-ME
  • Zarrin Farmode Pars
  • Petronas Carigali International Sdn. Bhd.
  • TAT Group Holding

Work highlights

  • Advised Gold Mining Co. on its contractual negotiations for the sale of a gold mine worth more than 200 Million Euros.
  • Advised TAT Group Holding on hotel management agreements.
  • Advised Power Groups Co. on contractual issues surrounding the biggest new power plant project in Iran worth €2bn.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ali Hatami

Other key lawyers

Shahrzad Pourhamzeh, Zahra Darvish, Ali Ahmadi, Leyla Varghaei