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ATAI & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law
NO. 4, 14TH STREET, KHALED ISLAMBOLI AVENUE (VOZARA)
PO BOX 15875-1633
TEHRAN 15117
Iran

Iran > Leading firms Tier 3

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.

Practice head(s):

Ali Akbar Atai; Ardeshir Atai; Kourosh Atai

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very proactive, great communication.’

‘Ali Atai is a very senior and very experienced attorney, he is very solution driven and always puts clients’ interest first.’

‘ATAI & Associates has vast experience and capabilities in local corporate laws as well as international laws.’

‘Commercial and practical. Very astute.’

Key clients

Kingspan Yapi Elemanlari A.S.

MM Packaging Gmbh

Zinc Industry Development Commercial Company

China FAW Group Import & Export Co. Ltd.

Toloue  Khordad Qeshm Ltd

ZarKuh Mining Company

Zubair Enterprises

Kaveh Company Ltd

Hamedan Moquette Industrial Co

Work highlights

  • Advised China FAW Group Import & Export Co. Ltd. on an arbitration matter outside of Iran.
  • Advised Kaveh Company Ltd on a cross-border transaction.
  • Represented Toloue Khordad Qeshm Ltd on litigation against an Italian supplier resulting in issuance of a court verdict in favour of the client.

The firm: Atai & Associates Law Firm was established in 1975 with a long-standing reputation for the provision of high-quality service to international clients such as financial institutions and multinational companies.

The firm has earned an enviable reputation among European, American and Asian corporations for its experience in international and Iranian law and currently serves as a regular adviser to companies operating in Iran’s major industries and sectors, such as energy, oil and gas, banking and finance, insurance and reinsurance.

Combining an understanding of international markets with dependable interpretation of relevant developments in the legal system; Atai & Associates is highly adept at assisting clients in projects involving multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary areas of law.

The varied expertise of the firm’s staff ensures sufficient and thorough handling of client needs. The firm is engaged in all aspects of corporate and commercial legal practice.

Clients span from a diverse and broad range of industries and sectors including commercial, energy and natural resources, renewable energy, banking and finance, transportation, telecoms, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals

The firm’s expertise includes representation of international clients before government organisations, regulatory agencies and banks.

Areas of practice: Atai & Associates offers a full range of corporate, commercial and dispute resolution services to international business and financial communities.

The firm represents domestic and international clients, and enjoys a strong reputation in banking and finance, litigation, cross-border transactions, capital markets, corporate law, environmental law and energy projects.

Atai & Associates is experienced in providing legal and business advice to international companies on commercial contracts, such as agency, distribution, licensing, manufacturing and retail.

The firm is also experienced in assisting clients with the formation of joint ventures, and the liquidation, dissolution and restructuring of companies. Other practice areas include advising on shareholder agreements, complex commercial contracts, foreign investment projects, intellectual property-related matters (IP), taxation, labour law issues and due diligence work.

Department Name Email Telephone
Arbitration and mediation A Atai
Arbitration and mediation A A Atai
Automotive and transportation A A Atai
Banking and finance A A Atai
Banking and finance A Atai
Banking and finance K Atai
Capital markets and foreign investment A A Atai
Capital markets and foreign investment K Atai
Capital markets and foreign investment A Atai
Commercial and dispute litigation A A Atai
Commercial and dispute litigation B Ghaffari
Corporate and commercial A Atai
Corporate and commercial A A Atai
Corporate and commercial M Ebrahimtabar
Clean and renewable energy A Atai
Food and beverages A A Atai
Food and beverages T Shafiezadeh
Pharmaceuticals T Sahfiezadeh
Pharmaceuticals A Atai
IT and e-commerce M Ebrahimtabar
IT and e-commerce K Atai
IT and e-commerce Y Samii
Information technology A Atai
Information technology Y Samei
Insurance and reinsurance A A Atai
Mining A A Atai
Mining M Molajan
Petroleum, oil and gas A A Atai
Petroleum, oil and gas A Atai
Shipping and maritime B Ghaffari
Shipping and maritime Y Samei
Due Diligence K Atai
Property M Molajan
Private client M Molajan
Photo Name Position Profile
Ardeshir Atai photo Dr Ardeshir Atai corporate and commerical practice, financial and banking trasnactions, dispute resolution and arbitration,…
Ali Akbar Atai photo Ali Akbar Atai Senior Partner and Founder
Babak Ghafari photo Mr Babak Ghafari Associate Lawyer
Mohamad Molajan photo Mr Mohamad Molajan Associate Lawyer
Yousef  Samei photo Mr Yousef Samei Associate lawyer
kourosh atai photo Mr kourosh atai Partner at Atai & Associates.
Number of lawyers : 10
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