Meet the Team

Dadflamingo's legal department consists of a core team of ten lawyers, who are all alumni of top three law schools of Iran and have been practicing as attorneys-at-law in Iran for several years, representing domestic and foreign clients before local courts. Almost all of our lawyers have obtained graduate law degrees from leading European and American law schools. Our Legal and financial departments have on board dedicated teams of professionals who understand business imperatives and work hard to deliver top-class solutions and services to our clients. We are multilingual and we speak Farsi, English, French and Turkish.

Youssef Ghassemi [PhD]
Founder and Managing Partner, Official Judiciary Expert

Dr. Ghassemi, the visionary behind DadFlamingo, is a renowned legal advisor with a PhD from Sorbonne, Paris and decades of experience. He has shaped Iran’s legal landscape through roles like drafting the Iran Petroleum Contract and advising the Industrial Development & Renovation Organization on the Renault-Pars Consortium. Representing global giants such as Siemens, Samsung, and Deloitte, he excels in high-stakes litigation, international arbitration, and cross-border deals. As a university professor, he advances IP and trademark law, blending scholarship with practical impact.

MohammadJavad Khalaj
CEO

Mr. Khalaj, an executive with materials engineering expertise, leverages over a decade of pioneering work that shaped Iran's nanotechnology sector. He drives technology commercialization, having successfully oversen the industrialization of 20+ nanotech products, provided strategic legal and business consulting for major manufacturers, and developed applied nanotechnology centers. Recognized as a thought leader in tech-business integration, his expertise spans innovation governance, market development, and industrial transformation, complemented by active engagement in sports and branding.

Shahin Fadakar [PhD]
Partner

A PhD graduate from the University of Ottawa and a member of Iran’s Central Bar Association, Dr. Fadakar is a standout in contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. His career highlights include advising Eni, China National Petroleum Company, and Emirates Airways on intricate legal matters, from public biddings to arbitration. With teaching experience at Tehran’s Science and Research University and Canada’s Algonquin College, he bridges theory and practice. Fluent in six languages, he enhances our global engagement.

Roza Einifar
Senior Legal Manager

Holding an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Sussex and versed in Common Law, Ms. Einifar is outstanding in corporate, aviation, foreign investment and energy law. With a decade at a leading Iranian firm, she has conducted due diligence for clients like King & Wood Mallesons and managed legal affairs for Emirates Airline at Tehran’s Labor Court. Her contract drafting for renewable energy companies like Vestas and operational leadership ensure our firm delivers excellence with a forward-thinking edge.

Zahra Ghaderi
Associate

Holding an LLM in Intellectual Property Law from Shahid Beheshti University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Ms. Zahra Ghaderi Khorasgani is a counsel with significant expertise in corporate and financial transactions, contract drafting, intellectual property, and technology law. She has been involved in numerous high-value investment agreements, startup negotiations, and corporate structuring. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and corporate governance frameworks significantly enhanced organizational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Hossein Falahi
Assessment and Due Diligence Managing Partner

Mr Hossein Falahi, the Assessment and Due Diligence Managing Partner at Dadflamingo, holds a bachelors degree in engineering and a masters degree in entrepreneurship from two top Iran universities. For more than a decade, he has had an effective and diverse practice in the field of evaluating investment opportunities and valuation of startups and new technology-based firms (NTBF). He also has an outstanding record of study and experience in value analysis of technology transfer transactions in various industries. His specialized activities include venture capital deal origination, due diligence, valuation of intangible assets, brand valuation, technology valuation and startup valuation. He is fluent in Farsi and English.

Fahimeh Zabihi Feizabadi
Senior Assessment and Due Diligence Associate

Ms Fahime Zabihi holds a bachelors and a masters degree in industrial engineering from top two Iran universities with 8 years of experience in several medium to large-scale organizations. In the last decade, she has been working as an expert in the evaluation of knowledge-based companies, financial consultants, and intangible assets valuation. She is a professional business consultant and a financial analyst. She also has valuable experience in startup, brand, and technology valuation, due diligence, and project management in various industries. She is fluent in Farsi and English.

Nasim Alipour
Financial Manager & Advisor

Ms. Alipour brings a Master's in Banking and Finance from the University of Tehran. Her deep experience spans various accounting sectors, from manufacturing to startups. She actively collaborates with over 20 legal and private institutions, offering expert financial and regulatory advisory. Ms. Alipour is highly adept at devising effective solutions within the frameworks of accounting regulations, taxation, insurance, and labor laws. Fluent in Persian, English, and German, she combines academic rigor with practical financial insight, making her invaluable in resolving intricate legal-financial challenges.

Alireza Ansari
Attorney-at-Law and Of Counsel

Mr. Alireza Ansari is a distinguished member of the Central Bar Association of Iran with over twenty years of expertise in litigation in numerous aspects of law. With a proven track record in handling disputes, Mr. Ansari has served as a legal manager for various prestigious companies in Iran. He holds LLB and has furthered his education with LLM in Criminal Law. He speaks Farsi and English.