Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP

John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, joins the London Court of International Arbitration as an International Arbitrator. Mr. Maalouf's new position as an International Arbitrator will be in addition to his existing law practice and he will continue in his current role as Senior Partner of Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP.

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, has been named "Law Firm of the Year" for 2016 in 8 Different Countries and in 31 Categories.

We are pleased to announce that Maalouf Ashford & Talbot has opened a new office in Dubai. Please see below link for details. http://www.maaloufashford.com/maalouf-ashford--talbot-opens

Over the past few months, we’ve received hundreds of inquiries from U.S. based companies eager to learn more about how the Iran nuclear deal will effect their a...bility to engage in business dealings with Iranian companies. Below please find answers to the Top 5 most common questions we’ve received: Q1: When will the Iranian sanctions officially be lifted? A1: International oil and financial sanctions on Iran will likely be lifted during the first quarter of 2016. Q2: Does the lifting of sanctions mean that the U.S. is removing its trade embargo on Iran? A2: No, the U.S. trade embargo on Iran will remain in place. Q3: Once the sanctions are lifted, will U.S. companies be able to conduct business freely in Iran? A3: No, in general all U.S.-based business and U.S. person, unless specifically authorized, will still be precluded from doing any business in Iran. In summary, only a small fraction of U.S. Sanctions will be suspended, with the majority remaining in place. The one main exception applies to the U.S. civilian aviation industry, which will be able to sell civilian aircraft and parts to Iran. Q4: Since oil and financial sanctions are being lifted, can U.S. banks and oil companies conduct business with Iranian companies? A4: No, although banks and oil companies in other countries may do so, U.S., financial institutions and oil companies will still be prohibited from conducting business with Iran. Q5: Can a US person work with a company in another country in order to engage in business dealings with Iran? A5: No, a U.S. person is still prohibited from facilitating third-country trade with Iran. In summary, the Iranian nuclear deal will have very little effect on the ability of U.S. companies to conduct business in Iran. As for EU based companies, its a different story entirely. European sanctions, which are far less extensive and longstanding than U.S. sanctions, will be lifted quickly, and EU companies, in certain industries, will be able to return to Iran in the beginning of 2016. For more information about international trade and finance law matters, please visit: http://www.maaloufashford.com/