Mostafa Mozafari

Dr. Mostafa Mozafari is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of DRMMLAW-LAWYERS, a Melbourne-based law firm providing legal services to individuals, families, businesses, and international clients. Qualified to practise law in both Australia and Iran, he brings a dual-jurisdiction perspective to legal matters involving Australian and Iranian legal systems, international clients, and cross-border issues.

With more than 18 years of legal experience, Dr. Mozafari has developed a practice covering commercial and business law, contracts, dispute resolution, estate planning, property matters, migration, and international legal services. His work includes advising clients on legal and commercial risks, preparing and reviewing agreements, supporting negotiations, and assisting with dispute resolution.

Dr. Mozafari's academic background is in private law. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Guilan, followed by a Master's degree and a PhD in Private Law from the University of Tehran. After relocating his professional practice to Australia, he completed legal studies at Victoria University and Practical Legal Training at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law.

His professional experience also includes legal management, contractual advisory work, teaching, and involvement in domestic and international legal matters. He has served as a legal and contract manager and has experience working with complex commercial agreements and cross-border transactions. He is also a Chartered Arbitrator and a member of the Panel of Arbitrators at the Tehran Regional Arbitration Centre.

At DRMMLAW-LAWYERS, Dr. Mozafari advises individuals and businesses across several areas of law. His practice includes wills and estate planning, business structures and commercial agreements, contract disputes, negotiation and mediation, Australian migration matters, property transactions, commercial leasing, and international matters involving overseas assets and interests.

A particular focus of his practice is legal work involving Australia and Iran. He assists clients dealing with matters that cross legal jurisdictions, including international estate planning, overseas property and assets, cross-border business matters, and international legal documentation. His knowledge of both legal systems allows him to consider the broader implications of matters involving connections to both countries.

Dr. Mozafari provides legal services in English and Persian. His approach emphasizes clear communication, practical advice, transparency about legal costs and scope of work, and helping clients understand their options before making important decisions.

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Guilan
• Master's degree in Private Law, University of Tehran
• PhD in Private Law, University of Tehran
• Legal studies, Victoria University, Australia
• Practical Legal Training, Leo Cussen Centre for Law
• Qualified to practise law in Australia and Iran
• Chartered Arbitrator and member of the Panel of Arbitrators at the Tehran Regional Arbitration Centre

Practice Areas

• Commercial and Business Law
• Commercial Contracts and Agreements
• Contract Disputes and Dispute Resolution
• Negotiation and Mediation
• Estate Planning, Wills, and Succession
• Property Transactions and Conveyancing
• Commercial and Retail Leasing
• Migration and International Mobility
• Cross-Border Legal Services involving Australia and Iran

Dr. Mostafa Mozafari leads DRMMLAW-LAWYERS with a focus on practical legal advice, professional integrity, and an understanding of the legal considerations that affect individuals and businesses. His academic background, experience in both Australia and Iran, and work in cross-border legal matters enable him to assist clients with a range of domestic and international legal needs.