Environment & Climate Change

The Farama & Co’s lawyers and attorneys can advise and represent clients at all levels of Iranian government, throughout Iran, in matters such as hazardous waste disposal requirements, environmental issues connected with the development and location of a new Iranian plant or facility, permits and assessments for development rights, cleanup of contaminated property in the case of the purchase of an existing Iranian plant or factory, with water rights issues, environmental auditing needs, and compliance with Iranian State and local envirnonmental regulations and ordinances.

Our experience is based on in-depth knowledge of environmental laws and regulations. We provide legal support for companies in various industries and spheres of business, focusing on environmental regulations that might impact on their activities. Our experts have considerable experience of advising on the regulatory and administrative framework for environmental and sanitary issues including permitting procedures, waste management and remediation and performance of environmental legal due diligence.

We provide legal services on a wide range of environmental issues in the spheres of construction, industrial operations, subsoil use and development, supply and transportation, land, forest, water and other natural resource use and protection, air pollution, continental shelf development, sanitary/other zoning/limitation, matters concerning specially protected areas, and resolution of various legal issues arising from projects impacting on the environment.

Specific expertise includes:

    Large scale infrastructure projects
    Environmental licensing and permits
    Development projects
    Land and groundwater contamination
    Brownfield site remediation
    Waste management
    Air pollution
    Water quality
    Sanitary compliance
    Nature conservation
    Nuisance
    Producer responsibility
    Climate change
    Environmental prosecutions
    Enforcement notices

Please contact us: Mr. Mehrdad Goodarzi
[email protected]

FAQ

Can foreigner own property in Iran?

Yes, within the framework of the law and bylaws of aliens’ proprietorship, ownership of land within the confines of personal use is allowed for foreign natural persons. Establishing the ownership [however] requires acquiring special permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Are aliens permitted to own land in Iran for industrial and agricultural purposes?

No, owning land for industrial and agricultural purposes is considered to be in excess of personal needs and are not permissible.

How is the procedure of land proprietorship in foreign investment plan in Iran?

Foreign nationals are not allowed to own land; however, if the foreign investment project leads to establishing an Iranian firm, the firm with an Iranian nationality will be authorized to own land.

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Mr. Ehsan Rahmati

Office Tel: +98 9121023022
Email: [email protected]

Position
Associate
Bar Admissions
Tehran-Iran
Education
Tehran University, Faculty of Law 
L.L.B
Professional Associations and Memberships
Member of Iranian Bar Association
Languages
Farsi, English


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Mr. Mehrdad Goodarzi

Office Tel: +98 9121023022
Email: [email protected]

Position
Partner
Bar Admissions
Tehran-Iran
Education
Tehran University, Faculty of Law 
L.L.B
Shahid Beheshti University, Faculty of Law 
LLM, Human Rights
Professional Associations and Memberships
Member of Iranian Bar Association
Languages
Farsi, English

          Tel: +989121023022