About Dr. Eldar Khiavi
Corporate & financial law lawyer with 15+ years’ experience in commercial contracts, financial regulation, compliance, and dispute resolution. PhD in Financial Law (University of London) and UK Registered Foreign Lawyer (SRA).
Experience
Lecture in Law
Bath Spa University Partnerships
Feb 2026 – Now
London Area, United Kingdom
General Legal Council
Khiavi Consultancy Ltd
Jan 2025 – Now
London Area, United Kingdom
Researcher
University of London
Jan 2020 – Oct 2024
London Area, United Kingdom
Conducted research in Financial Law, Pension Funds, and ESG governance, producing actionable insights for trustees and regulatory bodies.
Developed and proposed an AI-enabled quadratic voting mechanism for pension scheme member engagement, demonstrating expertise in trust law, fiduciary duties, and corporate governance.
Produced concise, stakeholder-focused briefings on regulatory compliance, ESG considerations, and risk management, transferable to legal operations roles.
UK Registered Foreign Lawyer
Solicitors Regulation Authority
Apr 2022 – Dec 2022
Provide advisory services on UK and international corporate, financial, and commercial law, including regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
Conduct legal research, draft and review contracts, and ensure compliance with FCA and FSMA standards.
Support financial institutions and private fund governance, integrating insights from pension law and fiduciary obligations.
Teaching Assistant
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Feb 2020 – Jul 2022
As a Teaching Assistant to Dr Mahmood Bagheri, I supported the design and delivery of postgraduate modules in Corporate Governance, International Business Law, and Commercial Arbitration within the University of London’s LLM programme. Drawing on my background as a barrister and arbitrator, I helped integrate real-world case studies and comparative insights into seminars, linking fiduciary duties, corporate accountability, and cross-border commercial practice.
I collaborated closely with Dr Bagheri to revise and enhance the curriculum, ensuring the materials reflected recent legal developments and the practical dimensions of governance and arbitration. My responsibilities included drafting teaching resources, contributing to online discussions, assisting in marking and moderation, and supporting students through formative feedback.
This experience strengthened my ability to translate complex legal concepts into accessible, engaging teaching, and deepened my commitment to research-led, practice-informed legal education.
General Legal Council
Mana Energy and Water
Jun 2017 – Dec 2019
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Managed all legal, regulatory, and compliance aspects of renewable energy and water projects.
Drafted and negotiated procurement, supply, and technology contracts, mitigating operational and financial risks.
Represented the company in litigation and contract disputes.
Key Achievements: Streamlined contract management processes, ensured full regulatory compliance, and protected intellectual property rights.
General Legal Council
Hamed High-Techs Company
Mar 2013 – Dec 2019
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Directed legal strategy for corporate operations, IP acquisition, and regulatory compliance, supporting domestic and international market expansion.
Negotiated and finalized complex technology, licensing, and SaaS agreements.
Secured patents and maintained industry certifications, enhancing company market position.
Key Achievements: Implemented contract templates and compliance protocols that minimized legal risk while enabling business growth.
Key Skills: Contract Management, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Law
Arbitrator
Self-employed
Jun 2011 – Dec 2019
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Advised and represented private clients and organisations on domestic and international arbitration, international dispute resolution.
Served as counsel and advocate in domestic and international commercial arbitrations
Lecturer of Law
Azad University
Sep 2013 – Sep 2017
Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Commercial Law, International Contract Drafting, Insurance Law, Insolvency, and Arbitration.
Conducted workshops for CEOs and legal practitioners on contract drafting, commercial arbitration, and Legal English, using online platforms for flexible, accessible delivery.
Mentored students for bar exams, dissertations, and career development, supporting employability and academic progression.
Selected Invited Lectures:
International Contract Drafting (Feb – Dec 2019): Workshops for 30 CEOs at Iran Water & Wastewater Companies Syndicate.
Commercial Arbitration (Feb – Jul 2015): Professional training for legal teams in the water sector.
Domestic Contract Drafting (Jan – Dec 2014): One-on-one tutoring at HHTCO Ltd.
Legal English (Mar – Oct 2019): Volunteer teaching for the Iranian Bar Association.
Senior Legal Counsel
Pars Saman
Jun 2007 – Mar 2009
A provider of integrated and tailor-made total solutions in communication, security, control and automation for oil & gas, transportation and energy sectors. Main duties include drafting contracts, including domestic and international sale contracts, labour contracts, tender contracts, etc., giving legal consultations to the board of directors and drafting legal documents.
- Admitted to Bar, at 2007
- Instructor of the course “Principles of Drafting International Sale Contracts” 2006
Part Time
Paralegal – Legal & Contract Support
Jul 2005 – Mar 2008
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Drafted, reviewed, and managed domestic and international contracts, including sale agreements, labour contracts, and tender documents, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legal requirements.
Conducted legal research and prepared advisory notes to support senior legal counsel on commercial and corporate matters.
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