Located in Baku, Dentons is a key firm in the Azerbaijan market, offering both domestic and international clients services in corporate, competition and IP law with practice strengths including work in the banking and finance sector. The firm is led by Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin who has a wealth of experience in M&A, debt capital markets and debt restructurings, and often leads on the firm’s most prominent deals. Supported by Kamil Valiyev, who advises public and private companies on local and cross-border commercial transactions and James Hogan who has longstanding experience advising clients in CEE relating to natural resources and infrastructure matters. Other names to note include Rena Eminova who advises on corporate, commercial and employment law.
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Testimonials
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- True experts on complicated subject matter in this emerging market (ISDA, netting), willingness and care about market development, and the willingness to openly raise key problems ahead of any formal mandate and money committed.
- Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin, as a senior partner, was at the forefront of ISDA development in Azerbaijan for the last decade, and that expertise is truly felt.
- ‘Acting as an independent compliance officer and as such reviewed and agreed on certain simplification of onboarding process, making it more efficient and risk based.’
- ‘James Hogan - Senior Partner: deep professionalism, strong knowledge of respective US/UK and local legislation, clear communication and presentation skills.’
- ‘You are in good hands with Kamil Valiyev's team as they are well versed with the the legal and practical aspects that you face in Azerbaijan. Their command of English is also good and makes communication so much easier’
- ‘Excellent legal service provided by Kamil Valiyev who understood the issues and could provide solutions to address them’
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kamil Valiyev
Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rena Eminova
Practice head
Ulvia Zeynalova- Bockin; Kamil Valiyev
Other key lawyers
James Hogan; Rena Eminova