Contracts that work in practice
A well-drafted contract sets clear expectations, allocates risk fairly and gives each party a reliable route if something goes wrong. Our commercial lawyers draft, review and negotiate agreements for businesses trading in and with Iran, with close attention to how each clause will operate in practice.
We regularly advise both Iranian companies and foreign businesses dealing with Iranian partners. For international clients, we pay particular attention to governing law, dispute resolution, payment mechanisms and the practical enforceability of the contract in Iran.
Review before you sign
Many disputes we see could have been avoided by a careful review before signature. A contract review from Iran Legal identifies unclear terms, missing protections and clauses that may be difficult to enforce, and proposes practical amendments, explained in plain language so that you can negotiate with confidence.
Agreements we handle
- Supply and purchase agreements: terms of sale, delivery, quality, warranties and payment.
- Distribution and agency: appointment, exclusivity, territory, targets and termination.
- Services agreements: scope, service levels, liability and fees.
- Joint ventures and cooperation: contractual partnerships and project agreements.
- Licensing: licences of trademarks, technology and know-how.
- Termination and amendment: advice on ending or renegotiating existing agreements.
Connected advice
Contract work often sits alongside other matters. If a counterparty fails to pay, our debt collection team can act quickly. If a disagreement escalates, our litigation and arbitration lawyers already understand the agreement and its background.
What a careful contract covers
Beyond price and quantity, a strong commercial agreement addresses the questions that tend to cause disputes: precise specifications, delivery and acceptance procedures, payment security, liability caps, force majeure, confidentiality, termination rights and what happens to goods, data and obligations when the relationship ends.
For cross-border agreements, the choice of governing law, the language of the contract and the dispute resolution clause deserve particular care. We explain how each choice is likely to work in practice if the contract ever needs to be enforced in Iran, so that the protection on paper becomes protection in reality.
Our aim is always a contract that both parties can live with. Balanced terms that reflect the commercial deal tend to be respected, which is ultimately the best protection of all.
What to expect when you instruct us
- Initial review: We read your documents and outline of the matter and confirm whether we can act.
- Consultation: We discuss your objectives, your legal position and the options available.
- Engagement: We agree the scope of work, the approach and how we will keep you informed.
- Delivery: We carry out the work and report on each significant development.