Behnam Khatami

Behnam Khatami is the Founder and Managing Partner of Nami Associates, a top-ranked law firm in Iran. He is a seasoned Iranian-qualified lawyer with extensive experience advising leading multinational corporations, international law firms, export credit agencies, and foreign governmental bodies including commercial counsels on complex Iran-related matters. His practice spans corporate matters and M&A transactions, large-scale projects, commercial disputes, and international arbitration. Over the course of his career, he has led several landmark mandates and has advised clients through some of the most challenging legal and geopolitical periods in Iran. Behnam has deep sectoral expertise across energy, mining, infrastructure, automotive, telecommunications, transport, life sciences, food & beverage, and FMCG industries positioning him as a trusted strategic advisor to clients navigating the regulatory, contractual, and geopolitical complexities of Iran as one of the world’s most challenging markets.