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Ali Ahmadi
Junior PartnersMr. Ahmadi is a distinguished Legal Consultant specializing in International Trade Law since 2015 and an active member of the Iranian Central Bar Association. He has a robust background in finance and banking, particularly in foreign investment and project finance cases, including EPCF projects. His comprehensive knowledge of both local and international commercial contract laws is matched by his extensive experience in drafting and reviewing contracts. Ali's practical expertise is complemented by his involvement in high-profile negotiations, where he has effectively applied his theoretical insights. He is well-versed in critical legal frameworks such as the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts, UCP600, and Incoterms.
- Executive One-Year Course in Finance, Sharif University of Technology (2022-2023)
Key classes: Financial Reporting and Analysis, Introduction to Economics, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity
- Master in International Trade and Economic Law, University of Tehran
- Master in Intellectual Property Law, Allameh Tabataba’i University
- LLB, Payame Noor University, Tehran
Experience:
- Member, WIPO ADR Young (2023-present)
- Legal Consultant, Aburaihan Pharmaceutical Co. (2022-2023)
- Head of Legislative Group, Central Bank of Iran (Mar 2021-Mar 2022)
- Legal Expert, Central Bank of Iran (May 2016-Mar 2021)
Key Clients and Projects:
- Advising Iranian banks on finance and credit line agreements with foreign banks
- Legal member of Central Bank’s negotiation and drafting team for various contracts, including:
- International Bilateral Monetary Agreements
- Transactional Contracts on Asset Management with international asset management companies
- Refinancing projects in Iran, including syndicated loans with Chinese and Russian banks, granting to Iranian and foreign companies having Projects in Iran
- Legal advisor for SP&A Organization of Iran in contracts with German, Austrian, and Chinese counterparts for:
- Turnkey contracts on manufacturing securities and money printing machines
- Purchase of goods, materials, and equipment
- Iran Mall Commercial Company, drafting and negotiating lease and franchise contracts
- Consulting for Staedtler Middle East Co.
- Advising a Russian bank on projects with Iranian banks
- Consulting trade companies on business and projects in Iran
