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Partners

Mohammad Adib

Mohammad Adib

 

Position:

  • Managing Director

Education:

  • Ph.D. in International Private Law
  • Diplome D’etudes Superieure (D.E.S.) 1976 , in Private Law
  • Graduate from Faculte de Droit , Aix Marseille, France
  • Doctoral Degree with dissertation in international commercial arbitration
  • L.L.B. from Melli University of Iran (1971)

Affiliations:

  • Member of Tehran Bar Association with extensive legal experience including judicial position

Languages:

  • Persian
  • French
  • English

Work Experience:

  • Former Head of legal Department of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) 1980 – 1986
  • Attorney at Law handling international arbitration cases including 33 cases in connection with the Iran – U.S. claims tribunal in The Hague
  • Lecturer in Law at Azad university since 1986

Counsels

Adib Natanzi, Hamed

Description:

  • Dr. Hamed Adib Natanzi is an Attorney at Law and Legal Advisor in the San Francisco Area of the USA. He is familiar with corporate and international law, and specializes in Commercial Contracts & Arbitration.

Education:

  • B.A. University of California, Berkeley, 2003
  • J.D., Golden Gate Law University, 2007
  • L.L.M International Legal Studies, Golden Gate University, 2008
  • S.J.D International Legal Studies, Golden Gate University, 2010

Affiliations:

  • California Bar Association

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Work Experience:

  • Attorney at law in USA
  • Certificate Mediator for the California State Courts
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 1999

Ansari, Ali

Description:

  • Mr. Ali Ansari is an Attorney at Law and Legal Advisor in Iran and has extensive experience in legal matters.

Education:

  • L.L.B. Melli University , Tehran , 1971
  • L.L.M. in Criminal Law, Melli University ,Tehran , 1973

Affiliations:

  • Iran Bar Association

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Work Experience:

  • Former judge in the Military Court , 1971-1986
  • Certificate Mediator for the California State Courts
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 1990

Ghaemia, Ziba

Description:

  • Ms. Ziba Ghaemi is an Attorney at Law and Legal Advisor of Adib Law Firm. and has extensive experience in Legal matters.

Education:

  • B.A, Tehran University, 1972

Affiliations:

  • Iran Bar Association

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Work Experience:

  • Former Legal Advisor of Ministry of Power
  • Former Legal Advisor of Women Community of Iran
  • Former legal Advisor of Saderat Bank, Iran
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 2008

Jafari, Fereidon

Description:

  • Mr. Fereidon Jafari Moghadam is an Advisor of Adib Law Firm, with 35 years of experience in Taxation.

Education:

  • LLB from the Banking University of Iran, 1975

Affiliations:

  • Iranian Chartered Accountants Society

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Work Experience:

  • Former employee of Ministry of Economic and Finance with 35 years of experience in Taxation
  • Representative of the Municipality Council of Tehran on Tax commissions
  • Fiscal Expert with the Iranian Judiciary (the Court of Administrative Justice)
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 1994

Tayab, Muhammad Rehan

Description:

  • Dr. Muhammad Rehan Tayab has 15 years experiences in managing HSE issues of major petrochemical, Oil & Gas projects with special emphasis on Environmental Law, HSE management system and environmental impact assessment. Former Advisor to the  Royal Commission for Jubail and Member of the State EIA Evaluation Committee, Qatar specializing in  international environmental law, water law, industrial and contract law. Familiar with USEPA, the World Bank, EU and Middle Eastern environmental requirements and laws.

Education:

  • Ph.D. (Environnemental Pollution Control),  Centre for Environmental Research, Brunel University (UK)
  • Certificate in Arbitration and Mediation, International Centre for Arbitration & Mediation, Qatar

Affiliations:

  • Fellow, Society of Lawyers & Legal Advisors (UK)

Languages:

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Russian
  • Urdu
  • Persian

Work Experience:

  • Manager, Environment Division (07/2005-12/2007)  Inpex Corporation, Japan (Tehran Branch, Iran)
  • HSEIA Coordinator (01/2005-06/2006) Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO), UAE
  • Lead Environmental Engineer, (05/1995-05/2004) Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar
  • Honorary Advisor (1995-2004) Supreme Council for the Environment & Natural Reserves (SCENR), State of Qatar
  • Senior Environmental Engineer (1994-1995) HMR Environmental Consultants, Oman
  • Senior Environmental Engineer (1993-1994) Royal Commission’s Environmental Control Program for Jubail Industrial City, RGME, Saudi Arabia
  • Assistant Professor (1992-1993) Institute of Environmental Engineering & Research,  NED University of Engineering,  Pakistan
  • Research Associate (1988-1991) Brunel University, Uxbridg, Middlesex, UK
  •  Research Fellow (1986-1988) Institute of Environmental Studies, Karachi University, Pakistan
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 2008

Kaghazchi, Mostafa

Description:

  • Dr. Mostafa Kaghazchi is an Advisor of Adib Law Firm.

Education:

  • B.Sc. in Engineering from Michigan University, USA, 1976.
  • M.A. in Management from Michigan University, USA, 1978.
  • Ph.D in Business Administration, from Columbus University, USA, 1982.

Affiliations:

  • Iran and Canada Association of Official Translator

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Work Experience:

  • Consultation in Banking Affairs, Finance (Trade & Project Finance), Investment, International Contracts and Trading, 1997 to present
  • Chief Representative of Emirates Bank International in Iran, 2003 – 2008
  • Acting Chief Representative of  Natexis Banques Populaires, Iran, 2000 – 2003
  • Acting Chief Representative of  Societe Generale Bank, Iran, 1997 – 1999
  • Board Member of Iran and France Investment Company, 1997 – 1999
  • Representative of ICS Industrial and Commercial Services GmbH, Iran, 1990 – 1997
  • Board Member and Commercial Manager at Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO), 1982 – 1989
  • Official English Translator to the Judiciary of Iran, 1982 to present
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 2003

Mansouri Zad, Emad

Description:

  • Mr. Emad Mansouri Zad is an Attorney at Law and Legal Advisor in Iran, and he is a member of Iran Bar Association. Specialists in Domestic Law.

Education:

  • LL.B. 1996 from Azad University in Shiraz

Affiliations:

  • Iran Bar Association

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English
  • Arabic

Work Experience:

  • Activity in Justice Court in Shiraz
  • Cooperation with ATC Company in Saudi Arabia and F.F.C Company in Dubai since 1996
  • Chairman , Karyab International Institue , Immigration Advisor
  • Advisor to cases on Immigration , Naturalization and Study Visa
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 1996

Marashi, Sara

Description:

  • Ms. Sara Marashi is a Legal Advisor of Adib Law Firm. She is familiar with International Trade law, specially WTO.

Education:

  • LL.B Judicial Law, 1997 – 2000
  • L.L.M International Law, 2001 – 2004
  • LL.M, Europa Institut/Saarbrücken/Germany, 2006 – 2008.
  • Ph.D Candidate, Ph.D Candidate at University of Saarland, 2008.

Affiliations:

  • Iranian society of Human Rights

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English
  • German
  • Arabic
  • French

Work Experience:

  • Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany , Legal Advisor , Legal Department, February 2004 – July 2004
  • Employed by Tehran Chamber of commerce and Industries and Mines/International Department (as simultaneous Translator and also Expert of International Affairs) December 2005 – October 2006
  • International Manager of ICZM Project, February 2006 – July 2006
  • A.C.A Müller ADAG Pharma AG Gottmadingen (as export correspondent for Middle- East Market), July 2008 – December 2008
  • Cooperation with Kropf & Rehberger (as consultant for Middle East law, especially Iranian Law), since August 2008  to Present
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 2004
  • Amman/Jordan – ’Middle east Conference
  • Tehran/ Iran – ’International Conference on Environment, Peace and the Dialogue among Civilizations and Culture’ (May 9, 2005 – May 10, 2005)
  • Dubai – Conference ’Women as Global Leaders’ (March 13, 2005 – March 15, 2005)
  • Cape Town – IIMCR Program For Conflict resolution (December 26, 2004 – January 12, 2005)
  • Public International Law – The Hague Academy – Netherlands (July 28, 2003 – August 15, 2003)
  • Private International Law – The Hague Academy – Netherlands (July 7, 2003 – July 25, 2003)
  • Stock Market Course – Sharif University, Tehran (July 2002)
  • European Union regarding to Energy, Legal and political situation – The center of Foreign studies of Foreign Ministry (April 2002)
  • Digital Diplomacy – The center of Foreign studies of Foreign Ministry (March 2002)

Mohaghegh Montazery, Leila

Description:

  • Ms. Leila Mohaghegh Montazeri, is an Attorney at Law and Legal Advisor in Iran and has extensive experience of handling a wide range of business related legal matters including the negotiation and drafting & review of contracts. She is familiar with labor, company, corporate and international law, Specially in Environmental Law.  Areas of expertise and practice include Civil Law, Family Law, Environmental Law and Labor Law (Specialist Security Organization), work permit for expatriate and employment disputes.

Education:

  • LL.B (Judicial Law), 1997
  • LL.M (International Law), 2002

Affiliations:

  • Iran Bar Association
  • Iranian Association of Women’s Studies

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Work Experience:

  • Lecturer  in Law since 2006
  • Legal Advisor of Hava Sazan Saba Industrial Group, 2005 – Present
  • Legal Advisor of Iranian Association of Women’s Studies, 2005 – Present
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 2003

Mortazavi Tabatabai, M.J.

Description:

  • Mr. Mortazavi Tabatabai, is an Attorney at Law and Legal Advisor in Iran and has extensive experience of handling a wide range of legal matters. He was a Former High Court Judge with 30 years of experience.

Education:

  • LL.B. University of Tehran, 1961

Affiliations:

  • Tehran Bar Association

Languages:

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Work Experience:

  • Former High Court Judge with 30 years of experience
  • Cooperation with Adib Law Firm since 1998.

Staff

Ansari, Azar

Education:

  • Legal education at la Faculte de Droit d’Aix Marseille France
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate from England

Ghasemi, Hossein

Education:

Mirnezami, Mojdeh

Education:

  • B.A in English Translation
  • B.A in Persian Literature

Rostamnejad Fard, Manzar

Education:

  • B.A in English Translation