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GRATA International

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GRATA International‘s broad spread of legal offerings includes corporate, M&A, banking and finance, regulatory, and litigation. The firm’s Armenian branch is headed by Khoren Nasibyan, who is admired for his ’outstanding leadership’ and expertise in civil and commercial disputes; and fellow co-founder, Nune Hayrapetyan, who focuses on M&A, disputes and construction.
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  • ‘Excellent work in a short time and with very high quality.’

  • ‘Khoren Nasibyan is very careful about the client's expenses, and he is very deeply immersed in the problems of the client.’

  • ‘The team is highly professional, they can easily communicate on a professional level in Armenian, English, Russian, and even French, which makes them unique.’

  • ‘They are great professionals in the field of international employment.’

  • ‘Operative feedback, very supportive team, good quality services.'

  • ‘Khoren Nasibyan is a very responsible leader - he assigns tasks to relevant specialists or, if needed, he provides his own expertise on time without missing deadlines.’

  • ‘Their ability to secure positive legal outcomes while maintaining a supportive and approachable relationship with clients is truly exceptional.'

  • ‘We have particularly valued their clear communication and proactive approach. One stand-out partner is Khoren Nasibyan, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and legal expertise.'

Key clients

  • Sinohydro Corporation Limited (China)
  • AZAD Pharmaceuticals LLC
  • SuperAnnotate LLC
  • DV LLC
  • Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection CJSC
  • Adidas LLP
  • BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management
  • Whaleco Technology Limited (Temu)
  • PhilipMorrisIzhora JSC

Work highlights

Represented Sinohydro Corporation Limited AB in a major litigation involving $1.2m and €3.6m bank guarantees against one of the biggest commercial banks in the country.
Advised Adidas on the feasibility and legal risks of establishing a retail franchising business in Armenia, revising franchising agreements to comply with Armenian law, and liaising with regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance.
Conducted a comprehensive legal analysis for BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management on the regulatory framework governing aircraft importation and registration in Armenia, aligning domestic legislation with ICAO requirements, and addressing taxation challenges through collaboration with regulatory authorities.

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Practice head

Khoren Nasibyan; Nune Hayrapetyan