Resolving tomorrow’s tech disputes, today

About us

AryaTech Legal Consultancy is a Swiss-based legal boutique specializing in the prevention and resolution of technology-related disputes. Led by Mohammad Hossein Heidarpour (LL.M, UNIL PhD candidate in Law and Technology), we combine academic rigor with hands-on experience to guide startups, investors, and platforms in the technology space.

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Mohammad Hossein Heidarpour

Mohammad Hossein Heidarpour is a PhD candidate in Law at the University of Lausanne, where his research explores the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cross-border dispute resolution. His doctoral work focuses on the legal, regulatory, and Private International Law challenges posed by decentralized justice platforms.

He holds an LL.M. in International Business Law and Innovation from the University of Lausanne and brings nearly two decades of experience as an attorney and legal counsel in international trade, energy, and technology law, with a particular focus on tech-based startups and blockchain-based projects. He has also served as General Of-Counsel and Head of Legal-Tech at SMB International Law Firm in Geneva.

Mohammad is a listed arbitrator with the Blockchain Lawyers Forum (BLF) and the founder of AryaTech, a Swiss-based legal consultancy specializing in legal advisory, private mediation, and arbitration for technology-related projects and disputes. He is an active member of the international legal tech community and regularly contributes to academic and policy discussions on the future of dispute resolution in the digital age.

Academic Background:

  1. PhD Candidate in Law & Technology, University of Lausanne (UNIL), focusing on regulatory, ethical, and Private International Law (PIL) aspects of tech-based dispute resolution mechanisms.
  2. M. in International Business & Innovation, University of Lausanne.
  3. PhD in Oil & Gas Law, Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran.
  4. Joint LL.M. in International Trade Law, Queen Mary University of London & Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran.
  5. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Tehran.

Professional Experience:

  1. Certified Attorney-at-Law (Iran Central Bar, 2005–2021), with a demonstrated history of negotiating, drafting, supervising, and resolving disputes in a wide array of international commercial contracts, including M&As, SAFTs, Joint Ventures, NDAs, SPAs, SHAs, EPCs, Co-Founder Agreements, Partnerships, Close-Outs, Shipping Contracts, and agreements in the Oil & Gas sector.
  2. Senior Expert in Foreign Contracts and Disputesv(Tehran, 2012-2018) with major public-sector energy companies such as National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), managing high-stakes oil and gas transactions and dispute resolution.
  3. Head of LegalTech Department & Of Counsel at SMB International Law Firm (Geneva, 2022-2025), leading initiatives at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.
  4. Building on this diverse expertise, he has founded AryaTech Heidarpour, an independent legal consultancy in Switzerland dedicated to tech-related dispute resolution and compliance. AryaTech is the culmination of his academic and professional journey.