What the team is known for
International Law Office is a longstanding law firm based in Tehran which provides a robust commercial law offering to a variety of clients. It is adept at acting for international entities on foreign investment, joint ventures and other contract negotiation mandates. The team is also well versed in representing clients in disputes, including criminal litigation. Clients hail from Europe, Asia and across the Middle East.
Strengths
One client commented: "Most of their attorneys have an overseas background so they can cater to our international requirements. I'm quite confident in their experience and opinions - they are very valuable to our company in operating locally."
Another client stated: "I really appreciate the team's work and their efforts to negotiate. They've tried many solutions to help us get the best support."
Notable practitioners
Behrooz Akhlaghi is a respected senior lawyer based in Tehran who has a well-established track record in both the contentious and non-contentious spheres. His recent work includes aiding with the review of commercial agreements as well as defending international clients in criminal litigation.
"Behrooz makes things easy and he's very responsive." "He is the doyen of Iranian lawyers for sure." Mahnaz Mehrinfar is an experienced lawyer who advises on a variety of commercial agreements and day-to-day operational issues. Based in Tehran, she is notable for her expertise relating to the aviation, mining and telecoms sectors, as well as her prominent role in the management of the firm. She has further experience in tax and labour disputes.
Sahar Sotoodehnia is based in Tehran where she enjoys a strong reputation for her handling of a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious matters. This includes assisting with commercial contracts such as joint ventures and distribution agreements as well as advising on international arbitration.
"Our company is very satisfied with Sahar's performance. She is quite open-minded and willing to accommodate a client's different demands."