Party-Appointed Expert Witnesses in International Arbitration: Key Takeaways from CIArb’s 2026 Report
Expert evidence is central to many international arbitrations, particularly in construction, energy, valuation, financial and intellectual property disputes. Its effectiveness depends not only on the expert’s qualifications, but [...]
An Overview of the Legal Obligations of Branches and Representatives of Foreign Companies in Iran
Entering the Iranian market involves more than selecting a commercial partner or entering into a contract with an Iranian company. The legal structure chosen by a foreign company [...]
Looking Further East: Singapore Arbitration for Iranian-Related Disputes
Iran has actively expanded and strengthened its economic and political ties with East Asia over the last decade. A March 2021 Reuters report noted for example that the [...]
Company Name Change: Requirements, Procedures, Documents, and Legal Implications
A company's name is considered one of the most important elements of a legal entity's identity. Customers, government authorities, business partners, and economic actors recognize a company by [...]
The Difference Between Patents and Industrial Designs: Understanding Two Fundamental Pillars of Industrial Property Rights Under Iranian Law
In the era of the knowledge-based economy, intellectual assets play a crucial role in technological development, enhancing competitiveness, and creating economic value. Many businesses, startups, manufacturing companies, and [...]
Is a Director Liable for a Company’s Tax Debts? An Analysis of the Tax Liability of Company Directors under Iranian Law
The liability of company directors for corporate tax debts is one of the most significant issues in both corporate law and tax law. Many directors assume that, because [...]
Compulsory Licensing Under Iran’s Industrial Property Law: An Exception to the Exclusive Rights Conferred by Patents
Patent protection is one of the most significant mechanisms for promoting innovation and technological development within the framework of industrial property law. By granting exclusive rights to inventors, [...]
Can Foreign Nationals Purchase Land and Real Estate in Iran?
One of the significant questions in the fields of private international law and property law is whether foreign nationals have the right to own immovable property in Iran. [...]
Kamyar Oladi Becomes Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
Rezvanian International is pleased to announce that Kamyar Oladi, Partner at the firm, has become a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). Fellowship represents the highest [...]
Capital Increase Regulations for Joint-Stock Companies in Iran
Every company requires financial resources to expand its operations. If a joint-stock company intends to launch a new production line, expand its branches, purchase new equipment, or improve [...]