
Nami Associates is the largest top-tier premium law firm based in Tehran, Iran, providing trusted legal advice and strategic counsel across a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and M&A, tax and financial services, projects, intellectual property, real estate, and dispute resolution. Backed by decades of experience, our team combines deep local insight with an international perspective, positioning us as the firm of choice for multinational corporations (particularly publicly listed companies) and their international counsel navigating the complexities of the Iranian market.
The firm's practice areas are led by Behnam Khatami, Bita Nobar, Golsa Daghighi, Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi, and Fatemeh Pourazizi, each bringing a distinguished track record of guiding clients through sophisticated legal challenges with precision and efficiency. Nami Associates has established itself as a go-to firm, renowned for its focused, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach. Recognized by leading international law firms and clients for our high standards of service, we deliver practical, tailored solutions that align with each client’s specific needs and strategic objectives, and address the unique complexities of the Iranian legal and regulatory environment. As a result, Nami Associates has been consistently ranked as a top-tier firm by major international legal directories, including Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and the Lexology Index.
Nami Associates has a proven reputation for advising on M&A transactions and cross-border deals, structuring foreign investments, managing high-profile disputes, advising on regulatory compliance, and protecting intellectual property rights within Iran’s dynamic market. As a trusted partner, the firm is committed to delivering commercially focused legal support with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness.
About Nami Associates Law Firm
Founded in 2017
15 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
The firm has extensive experienve in representing clients before civil and commercial courts of Iran as well as during arbitration procedures with an exceptionally high success rate.
Intellectual Property
Nami Associates advises clients on a veriaty of IP-related matters and has positioned itself as a firm for specialised matters in this area.
Real Estate
With decades of experience, the specialised real estate team at Nami Associates is well-equipped to handle complex matters, including due diligence, transactional work, and litigation.
Our Partners and Associates

Behnam Khatami is the Founder and Managing Partner of Nami Associates, with over 18 years of distinguished legal experience. Renowned for his commercial acumen and legal expertise, he has played a pivotal role across diverse market cycles, equipping him with deep insights and unparalleled proficiency. His extensive experience and strategic approach consistently set him apart as a leader in the legal profession.
Throughout his career, Behnam has led significant corporate transactions, including joint ventures and M&As. He serves as a trusted legal advisor to numerous multinational corporations and their international counsel across diverse industries such as automotive, aviation, e-commerce, electronics, food and beverage, fintech, fast-moving consumer goods, healthcare, oil and gas, power (conventional and renewable), rail, road, and tobacco. Behnam possesses exceptional negotiation skills and has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in high-stakes negotiations, including in JVAs, M&As, contract terminations, and dispute settlements.
His strategic approach and deep understanding of complex legal and commercial dynamics helped clients navigate complex legal challenges in Iran and have consistently delivered favorable outcomes for them.
Behnam’s expertise is recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, Lexology Index and IFLR1000, where he is consistently ranked as a thought leader and top-tier lawyer.

Golsa Daghighi is a Partner at Nami Associates, with over 16 years of distinguished experience in the legal field. Golsa has earned recognition as a highly skilled and trusted legal expert, known for her sophisticated understanding of legal intricacies.
Her academic accomplishments are also a testament to her dedication to excellence establishing a robust foundation for her impressive career.
Prior to joining Nami Associates, Golsa was a Partner at the International Law Office of Dr. Behrooz Akhlaghi & Associates (ILO), where she had been a key member of the firm since 2012 and significantly contributed to legal matters and was a key advisor on numerous high-profile cases. Her involvement in critical cases has reinforced her reputation as a professional lawyer in international legal practice where she has provided invaluable counsel guiding clients through international legal and regulatory challenges. Golsa’s work spans a variety of industries, including aviation and automotive, making her a trusted legal partner for companies navigating Iranian market.
As a litigator, Golsa has built a remarkable track record in civil and criminal cases, skillfully defending renowned international clients with exceptional results. Her strong courtroom presence and strategic thinking have solidified her as a highly effective advocate for her clients, achieving successful outcomes in even the most complex legal disputes.

Bita Nobar is a co-founder and partner at Nami Associates, where she leads the firm’s real estate and dispute resolution practices. With over 15 years of legal experience, Bita has built an exceptional track record in litigation and dispute resolution, making her a vital member of our team.
Before joining the firm, Bita spent more than four years at the Housing and Urban Development Organisation, where she managed complex land-related litigation and legal procedures, including government land acquisitions for projects.
Bita is instrumental in obtaining essential governmental permits for renewable energy project sites and has significant expertise in conducting land due diligence, and drafting and negotiating land purchase and lease agreements for projects. Her capabilities extend to building and construction projects in Iran, where she specialises in drafting relevant contracts such as development contracts and pre-sale agreements.
In addition, she has extensive experience representing corporate and private clients in complex civil and real estate disputes, further solidifying her reputation as a skilled and accomplished legal practitioner.

Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi is a partner at Nami Associates, bringing over a decade of extensive legal experience. She specialises in corporate law, with a strong focus on venture capital and private equity investments. Her expertise spans a wide range of industries, including fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, oil and gas, and more.
Sanaz has successfully led numerous high-value investment transactions, particularly within Iran’s dynamic startup ecosystem. She has provided expert advice on corporate, commercial, and technology transfer agreements, while drafting and negotiating contracts such as SHAs, SPAs and JVAs.
Recognised as a Next Generation Partner by the Legal 500 Global Guide for several consecutive years, Sanaz is well-regarded for her strategic approach, in-depth knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Nima Abtahi is a Partner at Nami Associates in Tax and Financial Services, bringing over 20 years of experience including in Iranian tax law and financial compliance. Prior to joining Nami Associates, Nima spent six years with PwC in Cyprus and London, followed by three years at Agahan & Co., a top-tier auditing firm affiliated at the time with PwC in Iran. At Nami Associates, he advises a broad range of multinational clients across industries such as food and beverage, agricultural products, telecom, oil & gas, healthcare, automobile, aviation, FMCG, e-commerce, and trading.
Nima specialises in tax structuring, tax litigation, and cross-border financial reporting and compliance, and is widely recognised for guiding clients through complex transactions (including, M&As and commercial contracts) and regulatory challenges in Iran with clarity, precision and commercial awareness.

Mansour Vesali is a senior associate at Nami Associates. With over a decade of legal experience in Iran, Mansour has worked with reputable domestic and international law firms, as well as corporate entities in Tehran, handling a wide range of corporate, contract and commercial matters.
Prior to joining Nami Associates, Mansour served as Legal and Compliance Counsel at Novo Nordisk Iran for over two years where he focused on legal issues related to the pharmaceutical industry, particularly commercial contracts, including sales and distribution agreements, as well as addressing regulatory and compliance issues. This role equipped him with a wealth of expertise in this highly specialised area.
In addition to his legal practice, Mansour is an adjunct lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Shahid Beheshti University, where he teaches energy law with a particular focus on the law and practice in renewable energy industry and the electricity market in Iran.

Fatemeh Pourazizi is a managing associate at Nami Associates, specialising in intellectual property law. With extensive experience in this field, she possesses a deep understanding of Iran’s IP regime, encompassing a broad spectrum of services, including advisory on trademark registrations, optimising IP portfolios, managing disputes, and handling transactions such as license agreements.
Fatemeh has been a trusted advisor to international clients, particularly in the automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Her expertise enables her to provide strategic guidance and tailored solutions to address the complex legal challenges associated with intellectual property and contractual matters.
Fatemeh’s dedication to excellence and client-focused approach ensures that her clients receive comprehensive and effective legal support in navigating the intricacies of IP law in Iran.
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