Ardavan Amir-Aslani
Partner
PhD in law
Paris Bar
French Foreign Trade advisor
English, French
a.amiraslani@amir-aslani.comExpertise
For over three decades, Ardavan Amir-Aslani has advised States, business leaders, and multinational groups on complex cross-border disputes, strategic negotiations, and geopolitical-sensitive matters.
He leads the firm’s sovereign and international advisory practice, focusing on high-stakes arbitration, strategic negotiations, and cross-border asset recovery.
His approach combines legal strategy with geopolitical insight, regulatory expertise, and procedural precision.
Recognized for his work in high-stakes matters, he advises clients navigating complex legal, political, and reputational challenges.
Areas of practices
A glimpse into representative matters
Asset Recovery & Enforcement
- Representation of a Middle Eastern state in the recovery of public assets misappropriated following a regime change; successful opposition to multiple unlawful seizure attempts in France and abroad.
International Arbitration & Investor-State Disputes
- Legal counsel to a major foreign public entity in an arbitration case seated in Paris, in a dispute with a CAC 40 entity.
Sovereign Projects & Public-Private Partnerships
- Advised a national privatization program in the energy, telecommunications, and culture sectors.
Published Work
Ardavan Amir-Aslani regularly publishes on international law, legal diplomacy, and contemporary geopolitics. He lectures and takes part in conferences at academic, diplomatic, and cultural institutions in France and abroad.