Business Expansion in the GCC
January 8, 2025
Navigating Iran’s Health and FMCG Sectors: Legal Trends and Challenges. Behnam Khatami, Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi, and Mansour Vesali from Nami Associates organised a panel discussion at the Legal500’s GC Summit Middle East 2025, co-hosting a panel discussion with Afridi & Angell on the legal landscape of Iran’s healthcare and FMCG sectors. Moderated by Shahram Safai (Partner, Afridi & Angell) and featuring insights from Mohamad Mostofi Nejad (Senior Legal Counsel, Nestlé Dubai), the panel explored opportunities arising from sanctions exemptions as well as key challenges, such as supply chain complexities, payment compliance, and foreign exchange regulations. Our experts provided strategic insights on business structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, offering practical guidance for international businesses. The event served as a key platform for discussing emerging legal trends shaping the region’s future.
What an outstanding panel at the Legal 500 GC Summit 2025!
As thought leaders on Iran-related matters, and with deep industry-specific expertise, we had the privilege of sharing our hands-on experience and insights on emerging trends in the evolving healthcare and FMCG sectors. During the discussion, we explored key developments shaping these industries and their broader implications for businesses operating in the region:
– Behnam Khatami from Nami Associates explored the emerging trends at a macro level and the key factors driving these trends, and shared his perspective on the current and future trajectory of the market.
– Sanaz Hosseini Kolahi from Nami Associatesa ddressed critical contractual considerations in response to the shifting landscape.
– Mansour Vesali from Nami Associates provided an in-depth analysis of the regulatory framework and how it aligns with these evolving trends.
– Mohammad Mostofinejad from Nestlé Middle East elaborated on the sanctions compliance regime and its implications.
The panel was expertly moderated by Shahram Safai from Afridi & Angell, fostering an engaging, thought-provoking, and highly instructive discussion.
The event coincided with Arab Health Exhibition, where we had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and observe firsthand the accelerating shift in investment strategies. These interactions further enriched our legal discussions, allowing us to explore key legal implications in greater depth.
The conversations at Arab Health Exhibition and the Legal 500 GC Summit underscored the growing importance of strategic adaptability in today’s rapidly evolving market.
We look forward to continuing these discussions and supporting companies in navigating these challenges with confidence.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event, especially Bita Nobar, Bahareh Fesharaki, Fatemeh Pourazizi, Nima Shojaei and Navid Ghodsi for their invaluable support.