Led by managing partner Grigor Minasyan, the six-partner team at AM Law Firm acted in a number of key disputes concerning land rights, intellectual property (IP) rights and insurance claims. The firm acts for clients from the mining and construction, entertainment, transport and pharmaceutical industries. Vanik Margaryan and Yeva Arakelyan are also key contacts.

K&P Law Firm's 'highly professional' and 'dynamic' team has extensive experience of banking and finance, real estate, market entry and licensing matters. The group, which includes Tatul Khudatyan and managing partner Vardan Stepanyan, also advises on employment issues, including disputes and tax-related matters. Clients in particular praised Stepanyan for his 'impressive knowledge of Armenian financial legislation and regulation'. Key clients include Qatar Airways, beauty products supplier Mary Kay, IT company Zangi and publicists Hepta Armenia. Senior associate Anna Hakobyan 'is a great adviser and clear thinker', who has expertise in cross-border transactions and inbound foreign investment mandates. Associate Ani Nargizyan is also praised for her 'immediate and highly accurate work' on labour issues and corporate documentation.

Established in 2015 by co-founders Ara Khzmalyan and Lilit Gharayan, ADWISE Legal operates both as a business consulting and legal consulting firm. The team provides 'clear and concise advice’ on issues ranging from general business law and contract drafting to corporate, tax, employment, competition and data privacy matters. The ‘stand-out’ Khzmalyan also represents clients in tax and IP disputes. Senior associate Satenik Nubaryan is recommended for corporate law, secured transactions, project finance and private equity matters.

Levon Gevorgyan, who heads the practice at EY Law, handles corporate and commercial, contract, employment and tax law mandates. The firm’s client base comprises businesses from the infrastructure, banking and finance, FMCG, mining and pharmaceuticals sectors. Senior manager Kamo Karapetyan also has tax expertise.

ILC (International Legal Consulting)’s managing partner Edith Khachatourian is 'an outstanding negotiator' with 'a superb understanding of international legal standards, combined with practical experience and knowledge of the Armenian market’. Clients particularly praise the ‘highly competent’ team for its expertise in complex commercial leasing transactions and financial services knowledge. The firm is retained as outside counsel to VMware, assisting with issues ranging from data privacy, employment, tax, corporate governance and compliance issues. Other notable clients include Egis Pharmaceutical, Agrian, Nasdaq OMX and Wells Fargo. Khachatourian is a member of the state bars of California and New York, as well as the bar of the Republic of Armenia.

Managing partner Artashes Kakoyan leads Investment Law Group LLC’s ‘very experienced and brilliant’ four-partner team in a wide range of complex matters. Of particular note is its expertise in the mining sector, providing licensing and regulatory support for clients such as Lydian Armenia and Amelia Mining. In the energy sector, the firm generates mandates from Yerevan Thermal Power Centre, Yerenergo and Electric Networks of Armenia, among others. Clients also praised Kakoyan for his involvement in complex legal cases with foreign investors and domestic and international arbitration instructions. Sayad Badalyan, Vahagn Dallakyan and Sevak Aleksanyan are other notable practitioners in the team, which is 'very professional, gives clear statements and is responsive'.

Arlex International Ltd specialises in international transactions, dispute resolution and public interest work (including advocacy). Founding partner Thomas Samuelian was one of the first US attorneys admitted to the Armenian bar and has significant experience handling international arbitration. The firm also assists clients with commercial and corporate transactions, tax planning and IP protection matters.

Fidelity Consulting CJSC has particular experience of acting for clients in the mining industry, including Lydian International and Dundee Precious Metals. Mandates include corporate finance work, drafting shareholder agreements, commercial litigation and advice on insolvency issues. Armen Melkumyan is the firm’s key contact.

Grant Thornton Legal and Tax LLC's advisory work spans the corporate, civil and commercial, and labour and employment fields. The key contacts are Hakob Tadevosyan and Aram Poghosyan, who act for leading financial institutions, as well as mining, real estate and technology companies.