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Landmark I, 96E
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Baku AZ1000
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Azerbaijan > Leading Firms Tier 1
Dentons‘ longstanding Baku office is lauded for its ability to give 'professional legal advice in complex situations'. Capabilities in the sector include derivatives transactions, Islamic finance advice, and local debt restructuring. Its energy practice is also a standout, acting for international clients on pioneering deals in the Azerbaijani market. Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin co-leads the team with Kamil Valiyev, the former focusing on finance law and the latter a specialist in energy matters. James Hogan‘s practice focuses on corporate, commercial and natural resources matters, including capital markets work.Practice head(s):
Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin; Kamil Valiyev
Other key lawyers:
James Hogan; Bakhtiyar Mammadov; Rena Eminova
Testimonials
‘Professional legal advice in complex situations’
‘I have worked with Kamil Valiyev for years on IP, customs and other matters. He is extremely reliable, very helpful, friendly, smart and, for all his abilities, very modest.’
Key clients
EBRD
Azerbaijan Industrial Corporation
ACWA Power
Uklon (Reline Management)
Work highlights
- Advised the lender-shareholders on a swap of outstanding debt for new preferred equity in AccessBank, a leading lender for small and medium enterprises in Azerbaijan.
- Acted as the lead counsel to EBRD on a €4 million secured loan to West East Forward and Alat Bay for the construction of a refrigerated warehouse with a 5000-tonne storage capacity.
- Advised on the feasibility, regulation and launch of a joint venture for a ride-hailing services business in Azerbaijan by UKLON, leading regional provider.
Legal Briefings
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Introduction of the Act South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA or the Act), enacted on 27 January 2022, has substantially impacted the country’s legal landscape. Primarily aimed at preventing grave accidents, ensuring accountability, and protecting the lives and well-being of citizens and workers, SAPA introduced significant legal consequences for businesses. The Act places a …
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