Asgari & Associates Law Firm is pleased to announce the publication of a new article authored by Ms. Anahita Asgari Fard (LL.M., FCIArb) and Samira Maroof (L.L.M.) in the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG), titled: “International Arbitration in Relation to the Oil and Gas Industry of Iran: The Legal System and Strategic Framework Issues.”
The article offers an in-depth analysis of the interaction between Iran’s arbitration framework and the complexities of its oil and gas industry, examining both the legal and practical aspects of dispute resolution under Iranian and international law.
Key topics include:
Constitutional limitations on arbitration under Article 139 of the Iranian Constitution;
Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under Iran’s Law on International Commercial Arbitration (LICA);
The impact of international sanctions on the arbitration process and award enforcement;
Strategic drafting approaches for EPC contractors, investors, and foreign parties operating in Iran’s energy sector.
This publication underscores Asgari & Associates’ ongoing commitment to providing internationally aligned legal solutions and bridging the gap between Iranian and global business law — particularly in energy, infrastructure, and cross-border investment disputes.