Nami Associates Law Firm

Tehran, Iran

Established in 2017 by Behnam Khatami, Nami Associates is recognized as the largest top-tier law firm in Iran, serving as a premier full-service legal provider for multinational corporations. The firm distinguishes itself through its "hands-on" experience in navigating the complex Iranian legal and regulatory landscape, particularly during challenging market cycles. With partners bringing over 18 years of local expertise, Nami Associates has become the trusted partner for global businesses listed on major stock exchanges.

Nami Associates Law Firm

Established in 2017 by Behnam Khatami, Nami Associates is recognized as the largest top-tier law firm in Iran, serving as a premier full-service legal provider for multinational corporations. The firm distinguishes itself through its “hands-on” experience in navigating the complex Iranian legal and regulatory landscape, particularly during challenging market cycles. With partners bringing over 18 years of local expertise, Nami Associates has become the trusted partner for global businesses listed on major stock exchanges.

Nami Associates aims to provide high-level strategic legal services, representation in national and international jurisdictions, and sophisticated consultancy with a core commitment to availability, responsiveness, and reliability. Consistently ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as a “Leading Firm,” it harmonizes the deep-rooted expertise of seasoned attorneys with an international mindset to offer practical solutions to the most intricate legal challenges in the region.

Behnam Khatami (Founder and Managing Partner)

  • Admitted to the Iran Central Bar Association (since 2006).
  • Over 18 years of distinguished experience in M&A, Joint Ventures, and Corporate Structuring.
  • M. in International Commercial Law from Shahid Beheshti University and Queen Mary University of London.
  • Consistently ranked as a “Thought Leader” and “Leading Individual” by Chambers, Legal 500, and Lexology Index.
  • Expert advisor to multinational corporations in sectors including Aviation, Energy (Renewables), and Automotive.

Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi (Partner)

  • Former Managing Partner at Dadflamingo Law Firm (2019–2024).
  • M. in International Business and Commercial Law, University of Manchester, UK.
  • Recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500.
  • Specialist in Venture Capital, Private Equity investments, and Intellectual Property within the Fintech and E-commerce ecosystems.

Bita Nobar (Co-founder and Partner)

  • Lead of the Real Estate and Dispute Resolution practices.
  • Former Legal Manager at the Housing and Urban Development Organisation (4+ years), managing government land acquisitions and litigation.
  • Admitted to the Iran Central Bar Association (since 2008).
  • M. in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Tehran.
  • Expert in complex land-related disputes and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Golsa Daghighi (Partner)

  • Former Partner at the International Law Office of Dr. Behrooz Akhlaghi & Associates (ILO) (2012–2024).
  • Over 16 years of legal experience specializing in Aviation, Automotive, and Complex Litigation.
  • M. in International Law from the University of Tehran.
  • Member of the National Elites Foundation, recognized for her strategic courtroom advocacy in civil and criminal cases for international clients.

Nima Abtahi (Partner)

  • Head of Corporate and Regulatory practice.
  • Specialist in legal frameworks for Aviation, Technology, and E-commerce.
  • Advisor on regulatory compliance and market entry for global tech firms.

Fatemeh Pourazizi (Managing Associate)

  • Lead specialist in Intellectual Property Law.
  • M. from the University of Ottawa, Canada.
  • Trusted advisor for IP portfolio optimization and trademark registrations in the Pharmaceutical and FMCG industries.
  • Corporate and M&A.
  • Projects & Energy.
  • Dispute Resolution.
  • Intellectual Property.
  • Real Estate & Infrastructure.
  • Regulatory & Compliance.

Nami Associates Law Firm

Established in 2017 by Behnam Khatami, Nami Associates is recognized as the largest top-tier law firm in Iran, serving as a premier full-service legal provider for multinational corporations. The firm distinguishes itself through its “hands-on” experience in navigating the complex Iranian legal and regulatory landscape, particularly during challenging market cycles. With partners bringing over 18 years of local expertise, Nami Associates has become the trusted partner for global businesses listed on major stock exchanges.

Nami Associates aims to provide high-level strategic legal services, representation in national and international jurisdictions, and sophisticated consultancy with a core commitment to availability, responsiveness, and reliability. Consistently ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as a “Leading Firm,” it harmonizes the deep-rooted expertise of seasoned attorneys with an international mindset to offer practical solutions to the most intricate legal challenges in the region.

Behnam Khatami (Founder and Managing Partner)

  • Admitted to the Iran Central Bar Association (since 2006).
  • Over 18 years of distinguished experience in M&A, Joint Ventures, and Corporate Structuring.
  • M. in International Commercial Law from Shahid Beheshti University and Queen Mary University of London.
  • Consistently ranked as a “Thought Leader” and “Leading Individual” by Chambers, Legal 500, and Lexology Index.
  • Expert advisor to multinational corporations in sectors including Aviation, Energy (Renewables), and Automotive.

Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi (Partner)

  • Former Managing Partner at Dadflamingo Law Firm (2019–2024).
  • M. in International Business and Commercial Law, University of Manchester, UK.
  • Recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500.
  • Specialist in Venture Capital, Private Equity investments, and Intellectual Property within the Fintech and E-commerce ecosystems.

Bita Nobar (Co-founder and Partner)

  • Lead of the Real Estate and Dispute Resolution practices.
  • Former Legal Manager at the Housing and Urban Development Organisation (4+ years), managing government land acquisitions and litigation.
  • Admitted to the Iran Central Bar Association (since 2008).
  • M. in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Tehran.
  • Expert in complex land-related disputes and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Golsa Daghighi (Partner)

  • Former Partner at the International Law Office of Dr. Behrooz Akhlaghi & Associates (ILO) (2012–2024).
  • Over 16 years of legal experience specializing in Aviation, Automotive, and Complex Litigation.
  • M. in International Law from the University of Tehran.
  • Member of the National Elites Foundation, recognized for her strategic courtroom advocacy in civil and criminal cases for international clients.

Nima Abtahi (Partner)

  • Head of Corporate and Regulatory practice.
  • Specialist in legal frameworks for Aviation, Technology, and E-commerce.
  • Advisor on regulatory compliance and market entry for global tech firms.

Fatemeh Pourazizi (Managing Associate)

  • Lead specialist in Intellectual Property Law.
  • M. from the University of Ottawa, Canada.
  • Trusted advisor for IP portfolio optimization and trademark registrations in the Pharmaceutical and FMCG industries.
  • Corporate and M&A.
  • Projects & Energy.
  • Dispute Resolution.
  • Intellectual Property.
  • Real Estate & Infrastructure.
  • Regulatory & Compliance.