Sahar Sotoodehnia is a dual-qualified lawyer (Iran and England & Wales) with extensive experience advising on cross-border transactions, international dispute resolution, and regulatory matters. She is a partner at the International Law Office of Dr. Behrooz Akhlaghi & Associates where she has, since July 2012, spent over 13 years advising multinational clients in complex, sanctions-sensitive markets.

 Sahar obtained her LL.B. in Law from the University of Tehran and holds an LL.M. in international business law from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is admitted to practice in Iran and England & Wales.

 She has been recognized by Chambers and Partners for six consecutive years. The guide describes her as an “established partner with expertise in undertaking investment projects … and is adept at handling contentious mandates.” Clients praise her as “an excellent lawyer,” “hands-on,” and “very responsive.”

 Her practice focuses on international commercial matters, including foreign investment, contractual structuring, arbitration, and compliance in emerging and complex markets.