Energy & Petrochemical Arbitration
At Asgari & Associates, we represent global energy companies, investors, and state entities in high-stakes international arbitrations in oil and gas, renewables, and petrochemicals. In an industry where contractual certainty and regulatory stability are vital, we deliver strategic solutions backed by deep sector knowledge.
Key Focus Areas:
- Upstream & Downstream Disputes
Including PSAs, LNG supply, offtake agreements, EPC contracts, and refinery operations. - Petrochemical Arbitration
Involving feedstock supply, joint venture breakdowns, pricing escalations, and construction claims across large-scale petrochemical plants. - Investor-State & Cross-Border Cases
Representing clients in ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and ACIC arbitrations arising from treaty and commercial claims. - Regulatory Intervention & License Revocation
Defending clients against state actions that threaten operations or violate investment protections. - Renewable Energy Conflicts
Including PPA disputes, grid access barriers, and tariff regime changes.
Our Core Focus in Iran:
- Oil & Gas Disputes (Upstream/Downstream)
Including IPC contracts, service agreements, pipeline transport, and refinery project disputes.
- Petrochemical Sector Arbitration
We address feedstock supply issues, joint venture breakdowns, off-spec product claims, construction disputes, and licensing conflicts in Iran’s key petrochemical hubs, such as Assaluyeh and Mahshahr.
- Investor Protection & Treaty Arbitration
Representing foreign investors in disputes involving BITs, investment contracts, and under Iranian arbitration rules or international mechanisms (UNCITRAL, ICC, etc.).
- Regulatory & Sanctions-Related Issues
Advising on disputes linked to regulatory changes, contract frustration due to sanctions, and enforcement strategies in sensitive geopolitical contexts.
- Renewable Energy & Transition Projects
Including arbitration over PPA terminations, delayed licensing, and risk allocation in emerging clean energy investments in Iran.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Sector-savvy legal strategy grounded in technical and commercial realities
- Strong collaboration with engineers, economists, and energy experts
- Preventive legal counsel to reduce risk and ensure compliance in volatile jurisdictions
- Deep understanding of Iranian legal infrastructure and energy regulation
We don’t just resolve energy disputes—we preserve investment value, protect infrastructure, and secure operational continuity for the future.