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.

Dr Yousef Ghasemi (Youssef Ghassemi)
Founding Partner & Chairman

Dr Yousef Ghasemi (Youssef Ghassemi) is a former litigation manager at several state organisations, and an adjunct professor at Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran. He is highly experienced in contentious matters between state-owned entities and private companies, and has been advising foreign and domestic public and private entities and globally ranked international law firms on a variety of matters including dispute management, tenders, energy, foreign investment, corporate, contract and local content for more than fifteen years. Dr Ghasemi has demonstrable knowledge and expertise in the field of innovation and IP law, and is the Founding Partner of Dadflamingo Legal & Financial, LawMingo (Smart Contract Platform), Emzano (an e-signature & CLM service) and Flamingo College. Dr Yousef Ghasemi has a PhD in Law (with high distinction) from Cerdi Paris (Sorbonne & Paris-Saclay Universities), and an LLM in the Law of Innovation and Communication from Paris-Saclay University, and an LLM in Private Law from Shahid Beheshti University of Iran. He is fluent in Farsi, French, English, and Turkish.

Shahin Fadakar (PhD)
Partner and Attorney -at-Law
Dr. Shahin Fadakar is an attorney at law and a member of Central Bar Association of Iran. He holds a PhD in law from the University of Ottawa, Canada. With extensive experience in both legal academia and practice, Dr. Fadakar was a Partner at International Law Office of Dr. Behrooz Akhlaghi and Associates for a decade and specializes in corporate law, arbitration, labor and employment law, public and administrative law, business contracts, and foreign investment, among other areas. He has had outstanding achievements during his education, ranking 18th nationwide in the entrance exam to Iranian universities. After obtaining his LLB from Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), he ranked 1st nationwide in the entrance exam for the LLM program in Private Law. After obtaining his LLM from SBU, he enrolled at the University of Ottawa in Canada and received his PhD in Law from University of Ottawa. In addition to his outstanding experience in legal practice, he has taught at reputable higher education institutions such as the Science and Research University of Tehran and Algonquin College in Canada. He speaks Farsi, English, French, Spanish
Roza Einifar (LLM)
Senior Legal Manager and Legal Advisor
Ms. Roza Einifar is a talented and dynamic legal advisor, holds LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Sussex, the United Kingdom. She has recently enhanced her qualifications by obtaining a certificate in Common Law System (i.e. in the English Legal System). She has extensive experience in Corporate Law, Contract Law, Labor Law, Foreign Investment, Maritime Law, Aviation Law, Energy Law, and Intellectual Property. She has advised multinational corporations across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and renewable energy. She formerly serving as a Senior Associate at International Law Office of Dr. Behrooz Akhlaghi & Associates (ILO) for a decade, she has consistently demonstrated outstanding proficiency in managing complex legal projects and specializes in drafting and negotiating high-stakes international contracts, company registration and liquidation, corporate governance, and legal due diligence for global clients. She has also provided legal opinions on cross-border litigation and contract law, including high-profile cases in Italy, China, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Germany and Austria. Ms. Einifar possesses strong management skills that enable her to oversee the operational and administrative functions of the firm ensuring that client needs are met with the highest standards of quality. She excels in project planning, team leadership and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation. Her ability to mentor junior associates and provide guidance on best practices has significantly contributed to the professional development of her colleagues. She speaks Farsi and English.
Zahra Ghaderi (LLM)
Legal Associate and Legal Advisor
Zahra Ghaderi Khorasganiholds LLM in Intellectual Property Law from Shahid Beheshti University, graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors. She began her career at Sanglaj International Law Firm, one of Iran’s most reputable law firms, where she worked extensively on drafting and revising complex contracts, conducting in-depth legal research, preparing legal opinions, and providing strategic support in high-profile arbitration cases. She was actively involved in advising clients on corporate matters and ensuring the delivery of comprehensive legal solutions tailored to their needs. She later served as a Legal Counsel at Bamdad Investment Management, a leading venture capital firm in Iran, where she managed legal negotiations, drafted diverse financial agreements, and supervised contract compliance and operations for the company and its subsidiaries. In addition to her academic and professional achievement, she was awarded the Gold Medal in the National Literature Olympiad of Iran, demonstrating her exceptional analytical and communication skills -assets that have significantly contributed to her success in the legal field. Her professional background uniquely equips her to handle complex legal issues with precision and a deep understanding of both local and international business environments. She speaks Farsi and English.
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.