Anahita Asgari Fard

Anahita Asgari Fard

Anahita Asgari Fard Managing Partner

Managing Partner

Tehran

N0 302 , 98 , Between Pesian & Alef Sq , Moghadas Ardebili , Tehran , Iran

  • University of Tehran
    L.L.B in Law
  • University of London ( SOAS )
    L.L.M in International Business Law -2007

Central Bar of Iran ( 2008 )

  • Business and commercial law
  • Foreign investment
  • Arbitration
  • Shipping
  • Finance

Anahita Asgari is a distinguished lawyer in our International Business Law practice, renowned for her expertise in cross-border transactions, foreign investment, and international dispute resolution. With a formidable background in navigating the intricacies of global commerce, Anahita consistently delivers exceptional outcomes for clients across jurisdictions.

Anahita has consistently demonstrated a strong dedication to legal excellence and strategic clarity throughout her career. She possesses a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks related to cross-border commercial transactions. Her skill in anticipating and managing legal complexities has been invaluable in helping clients seize global opportunities while minimizing risks.

Anahita is well-known for her expertise in international commercial arbitration and litigation and her hands-on experience resolving high-stakes disputes across various sectors. Her thoughtful approach and strong advocacy have earned her the trust of multinational clients, making her an essential asset in navigating the rapidly changing business landscape today.

Professional Activities And Membership:

  • Iranian Bar Association
  • International Chamber of Commerce Iran
  • The Corporate Law Section of the International Bar Association
  • Singapore International Arbitration Centre ( SIAC ) Academy Alumni
  • Icc institute of world  Bussines  law
  • University  lecturer College of Farabi , University of Theran
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Fellowship on International Arbitration, November 2024

  • London Court of International Arbitration, November 2024 

  • MAA Moot Alumni, March 2024-present 

  • WIA (Women in Arbitration) HKIAC (Hong Kong), Feb 2024-present

  • Presiding Arbitrator semi final round of the 15th Moscow Vis Pre-Moot March 2025 

Selected Significant Matters

Litigation 

  • Successful representation of businesses and contracts in breach of contract , fraud and business practice claims
  • Successful representation of businesses and individuals in insurance coverage disputes , including cargo damage contracts
  • Represented a company as creditor in fraudulent bankruptcy filing and obtaining recovery against debtor and debtor’s attorney

  • Representing the manufacturer of electronic products in a
    $1.9 million claim arising from a sales agreement with an Iranian buyer.

Arbitration

  • Represented a Qatar construction products and minerals seller as a counsel in a commercial arbitration with a Maltese buyer worth 30 million USD (ICC, UK Law London)
  • Sole arbitrator in a domestic construction arbitration worth 9.5 million USD (Iranian law, Tehran)
  • Co-arbitrator in a share purchase agreement (M&A) between a Kenyan buyer and a Nigerian seller (ICC, French law, Paris)
  • Sole arbitrator in a dispute regarding damages to a yacht. (Iranian law, Tehran)

Transactional Matters

  • Formation and maintenance of different types of entities , including PJSC’s , LLC’s and
  • joint ventures ,and ongoing representation concerning corporate governance and other legal issues facing businesses
  • compliance testing for regional and mega banks for lending
  • Representation of business and individuals in a wide array of transactional and business matters , including labor and employment , real estate transaction , distribution both domestically and internationally , development and compliance issues
  • Representation of both buyers and sellers in small to medium sized mergers , acquisition ,sales , dissolution and financing transactions
  • Representation of franchisors in franchise contracts for coffee shops and construction companies

 Seminars and Published Works

  • Seminar: Doing Business in Iran , What are the pitfalls to avoid ?  IranPET Market Application and Recycling  April 2016
  • Publication: Model Contract of Carriage of Goods by The Sea , ICC Publication
  • Model contracts of carriage of goods by the sea (ICC)
  • Private equity transactions in Iran, lexology, (2023)
  • ICLG oil & gas law & regulations (2023)
  • Comparative guide to competition litigation Iran (2023), Mondaq
  • Foreign Direct Investment in Iran, (2021), LexisNexis 
  • Merger Control Iran, LexisNexis (2021)
  • World Bank Report “Doing Business in Iran” Enforcing contracts in the Iranian Jurisdiction (2019-2020)

Past Employment Positions:

  • United Nation ( UNESCO ) 2004
  • United Nation ( UNODC ) 2005
  • International Law Office , Tehran , 2007-2008
  • Bin Shabib and Associates , Dubai , 2013

Certifications

  • Oil and Gas Contracts , University of Tehran
  • Copy Right Law in Iran , University of Tehran
  • Construction Law
  • International Payment Instrument
  • Incoterms 2010
  • Sales Contracts , Shipping Documents and Cargo Insurance
  • Transportation Documents
  • A guide to Arbitration Award writing, June 2024, Chartered Institute of Arbitration (CIArb)
  • Fellowship in International Arbitration, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
  • GAR Academy live workshop in arbitration advocacy 2023 (Global Arbitration Review Dubai)
  • ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for the Middle East. 
  • Certificate on the operation of an ICC arbitration and application of the ICC Rules of Arbitration.
  • Documentary Evidence:

    Reassessing its role and value in international commercial arbitration – Focusing on critical key issues of M&A and construction disputes, ICC Institute of World Business Law

  • International Commercial Arbitration and Investment Arbitration (  Arbitration Centre of Iran Chamber )

  • Certified Arbitration Lawyer , Central Bar of Iran

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