The profile

Dr Lord Arash Nassouri

British international lawyer, governance adviser and arbitrator — a documented record spanning international legal practice, banking leadership, diplomacy and institutional compliance.

Across more than two decades, Dr Nassouri has built a practice defined by matters that cross borders, legal systems and asset classes.

His work ranges from international arbitration and aviation asset structuring to trade finance, maritime transactions and the governance and financial-crime frameworks that underpin them. He advises across the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Hong Kong, frequently for Persian-speaking clients and counterparties, and produces formal deliverables in British English.

Alongside legal practice, he has held senior banking leadership and a portfolio of diplomatic and humanitarian appointments. He is a Freeman of the City of London, a member of the International Bar Association in good standing, and an individual member of the LCIA Users’ Council.

Formal portrait of Dr Lord Arash Nassouri
Berkeley Square House · Mayfair, London
Education & qualification

Academic record

Each qualification below is recognised against the UK framework through a formal UK ENIC statement of comparability.

2018 · PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in LawVictoria University of Wellington, New Zealand · UK ENIC: comparable to UK PhD / RQF Level 8
2004 · LL.M
Master’s Degree in International LawShahid Beheshti University, Iran · UK ENIC: comparable to UK Master’s degree
2001 · LL.B
Bachelor’s Degree in LawShahid Beheshti University, Iran · UK ENIC: comparable to UK Bachelor’s degree
1998 · BSc
Bachelor of Science in Civil (Urban) EngineeringRecorded in current curriculum materials
Cert.
Professional Certificate in Parliamentary Affairs (ICPS)Continuing professional education
Legal systems

Jurisdictional knowledge

Practice and advisory experience recorded across the following legal systems.

England & Wales United Arab Emirates Iran Afghanistan · advisory
Professional registration

Registered Foreign Lawyer

Registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England & Wales (SRA No. 7002432), entitled to practise as a registered foreign lawyer for the 2025/2026 registration year.

Languages

Working across cultures

English
Fluent
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Arabic
Working
Urdu
Working
Nassouri Gold Capital Holding Group crest
House Nassouri

A maritime lineage, a contemporary house

The House Nassouri crest carries a single-masted dhow upon the sea, crowned by a compass star and resting above a pearl — emblems of the Gulf’s maritime trading heritage, navigation and enduring value. The same arms identify Nassouri Gold Capital Holding Group Co., Limited, the principal’s Hong Kong holding house.

The titles “Lord” and references to House Nassouri are hereditary and honorific designations and are not United Kingdom state honours.

Standing & appointments

Honours, civic recognition, professional memberships and a sustained record of diplomatic and humanitarian service.

View the record