Highly accomplished Private Law specialist holding a distinction-level LLM from Tabriz University, with demonstrated expertise in the enforceability of contractual time bars and comparative legal analysis. Seeking a fully-funded PhD position to leverage advanced research skills in construction contract interpretation and risk management, aiming to contribute innovative insights to complex legal challenges.
LLM Dissertation Researcher
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Led an extensive legal research project focusing on the enforceability of time bar clauses within complex construction contracts, culminating in a distinction-level Master's dissertation.
Highlights
Executed an in-depth legal analysis of the enforceability of time bar clauses across design, build, and EPC contracts, identifying critical legal frameworks and conditions.
Performed comprehensive comparative case studies on standard form contracts, including FIDIC and Iran's Program and Budget Organization, to assess contractual variances and their implications.
Investigated the conceptual foundations, prerequisite conditions, and legal effects of time bar clauses, providing a robust framework for asserting claims and mitigating risks.
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Master of Laws (LLM)
Private Law
Grade: 18.25/20 (Distinction / First Class Honours equivalent)
Courses
Dissertation: Study of concept, conditions, and effects of time bar clause for asserting claims in design and build and EPC contracts. Case Study of sample contracts of FIDIC and program and budget organization of Iran.
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Laws
Grade: 17.5/20 (First Class Honours equivalent)
Published by
Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction (ASCE)
Summary
Authored and submitted a peer-reviewed article, currently under review, exploring the comparative enforceability of time-bar clauses in construction contracts across major legal systems.
Construction Law, Contract Law, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Conditions Precedent, Legal Analysis, Legal Drafting.
FIDIC Contracts, NEC Contracts, JCT Contracts.
Westlaw UK, LexisNexis, Practical Law (PLC).
Assistant Professor, Department of Law (Oil and Gas Law), Tabriz University | Email: ebrahimpooradel@tabrizu.ac.ir
Professor, Department of Law (Private Law), Tabriz University | Email: r-sokouti@tabrizu.ac.ir
Associate Professor, Department of Law (Public Law), Tabriz University | Email: amulaee@tabrizu.ac.ir