mohammad mehdi ghanbari
Lawyer and legal advisor
Attorney at Law & International Legal Consultant
Specialist in Criminal Law, Technology, International Trade, and Cybercrime
Professional Summary
A seasoned Attorney at Law and legal scholar with over 11 years of university-level teaching experience in Criminal Law and Criminology at the master's level. Possesses extensive practical experience in providing strategic legal counsel to international corporations and leading startups in the technology, international trade, and investment sectors. By integrating deep academic knowledge with hands-on experience, I deliver innovative and comprehensive legal solutions for the most complex cases involving cybercrime, data protection, government contracts, and venture capital investments.
Professional & Academic Experience
Independent Legal Counsel & Attorney at Law | Private Practice
Provided strategic legal advice to over 50 businesses, ranging from startups in the digital gaming sector to major consortiums in government contract tenders.
Led the legal processes for multiple Venture Capital and Private Equity transactions.
Drafted and negotiated over 100 complex international agreements, including software licensing , distribution, and M&A contracts.
University Lecturer | [Islamic Azad University, Payame Noor University] | [2015 – 2025]
Taught specialized courses at the master's level in Criminal Law and Criminology, with a focus on "Cybercrime," "Digital Evidence," and "International Criminal Law."
Supervised and advised over 30 master's theses on topics related to the intersection of law and technology.
Published several peer-reviewed articles in reputable legal journals.
Selected Practice Areas
Cyber Law, Data Privacy & Data Protection:
Providing comprehensive counsel on compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR.
Drafting Privacy Policies and managing data breach incidents.
Legal representation in cases related to cybercrime and data breaches.
International Trade & Contracts:
Drafting and negotiating international commercial agreements, government contracts, and investment agreements.
Advising on compliance with import/export regulations and international sanctions.
Leading M&A processes and business registration.
Technology, Media & Emerging Industries:
Advising companies in the e-commerce, information technology, and data center sectors.
Drafting licensing, copyright, and sponsorship agreements in the media, entertainment, and sports law industries.
Providing legal counsel to biotechnology startups and companies active in the field of Space Law.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Criminal Law & Criminology
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Languages
Persian: Native
English: Professional Working Proficiency