The team at Concern Dialog law firm is praised for its ‘professionalism, experience and excellent analytical skills’. Senior partner Aram Orbelyan is a high-profile lawyer in the market, having represented past and present governments in commercial litigation and ICSID arbitration cases. Managing partner Sedrak Asatryan leads on real estate matters (including real estate litigation), while Narine Beglaryan heads up the corporate and banking practice. The firm is also known for its labour and employment law expertise. Key clients include the Government of Armenia, Yerevan Municipality and the Jurisdiction Armenia Foundation. Roustam Badasyan left the firm for a deputy position with the State Revenue Committee. Senior associate Hovhannes Khudoyan, who has a focus on criminal law, joined the firm in June 2018.

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.

Legelata Law firm has a particular strength acting for banks and credit organisations, with managing partner Gor Margaryan advising clients such as Express Credit UCO on syndicated finance and M&A transactions. Alla Hakhnazaryan leads on intellectual property matters for corporates such as Haribo, Samsung and Burberry. The firm also handles antitrust, tax, corporate and arbitration matters.

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.

Highlights for Ameria Legal and Tax Advisors included advising Russian mining group GeoProMining on a proposed acquisition of gold and copper assets. David Sargasyan and senior legal counsel Karen Babalyan led on the matter. Another deal handled by the firm involved assisting Centerra Gold with acquiring an 80% stake in Georaid CJSC. The firm also advises clients on licensing, contract drafting, dispute resolution, employment and real estate matters. Philip Morris International, Deloitte Armenia and GlaxoSmithKline are among other names that turn to the firm for advice.

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.