
Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi
Partner
Professional background
Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi is a partner at Nami Associates, bringing over a decade of extensive legal experience. She specialises in corporate law, with a strong focus on venture capital and private equity investments. Her expertise spans a wide range of industries, including fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, oil and gas, and more.
Sanaz has successfully led numerous high-value investment transactions, particularly within Iran’s dynamic startup ecosystem. She has provided expert advice on corporate, commercial, and technology transfer agreements, while drafting and negotiating contracts such as SHAs, SPAs and JVAs.
Recognised as a Next Generation Partner by the Legal 500 Global Guide for several consecutive years, Sanaz is well-regarded for her strategic approach, in-depth knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Areas of expertise
Corporate, M&A
Projects
Intellectual property
Disputes
Qualifications
Iran Central Bar Association, since 2016
Education
Bachelor of Laws, Tehran University, Tehran (2004-2008)
LLM, International Business and Commercial Law, University of Manchester, UK (2011-2012)
Language
Persian
English

Sanaz Hosseini Kolahi
Partner
T: +98 21 2241 8899
M: +98 912 1836017
Professional experience
Sanaz Hosseini-Kolahi is a partner at Nami Associates, bringing over a decade of extensive legal experience. She specialises in corporate law, with a strong focus on venture capital and private equity investments. Her expertise spans a wide range of industries, including fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, oil and gas, and more.
Sanaz has successfully led numerous high-value investment transactions, particularly within Iran’s dynamic startup ecosystem. She has provided expert advice on corporate, commercial, and technology transfer agreements, while drafting and negotiating contracts such as SHAs, SPAs and JVAs.
Recognised as a Next Generation Partner by the Legal 500 Global Guide for several consecutive years, Sanaz is well-regarded for her strategic approach, in-depth knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Areas of expertise
Corporate, projects, intellectual property, disputes
Qualifications
Iran Central Bar Association, since 2016
Education
Bachelor of Laws, Tehran University, Tehran, 2004-2008
LLM, International Business and Commercial Law, University of Manchester, UK, 2011-2012
Language
Persian
English