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.

Leveraging the strength of its 4-partner team, Omni Law Firm supports a range of high-profile corporates and international banking clients, with an emphasis on handling complex financing matters. Capital markets work is a particular area of strength for the team, Afag Abdullayeva a notable team member here. Managing partner Roman Alloyarov is qualified across Azerbaijan and the State of New York, and is sought after for his cross-border M&A experience. Cross-border disputes are a specialist area for Ismail Zargarli. Nigar Alimardanli advises on the tax and legal structuring of both domestic and international projects.

BHM Law Firm LLC’s ‘provide comprehensive legal services to clients with cross-border needs’, a full-service business law firm with experience across commercial, banking and finance, IP, employment, and real estate law. Managing partner Mehman Sultanov co-heads the team, specialising in oil and gas, corporate, and finance matters. Gulnar Gurbanova, also a co-head, has notable experience advising on business set-up structures in Azerbaijan; the pair lead the team alongside dispute resolution partner Javid Aliyev. Sabina Samadova is recommended for her ‘exceptional negotiation skills‘.

The team at Deloitte & Touche LLC in Baku offers a range of legal services with a focus on corporate and M&A solutions, fielding expertise across commercial, banking, finance, IP, licensing, migration and employment law. It collaborates with colleagues both internationally and in its tax, consulting and financial advisory departments to support a range of clients including international businesses in the energy, finance, and retail sectors. Nuran Kerimov, managing partner, leads the team along with Amina Bakhshiyeva, who is particularly sought after for corporate reorganisation matters, and energy sector specialist Bahar Kavuzova.

The multidisciplinary offering from KPMG in Azerbaijan combines tax, audit, management, and consulting capabilities with its legal services, supporting large domestic and international corporates as well as government bodies. The team provides support under English law and regarding compliance with Azerbaijani law and regulations, including specialist advice in relation to sanctions and trade restrictions. Seymur Niftaliyev took over as head of the team in 2022, offering particular strength in banking and finance matters.

A ‘top-notch independent firm‘ with a ‘broad view of the international legal market’, MGB Law Offices has specialist knowledge of the energy sector, including innovative renewable energy work. Antitrust, corporate and M&A, and fintech are additional areas of strength, with founding partner Ismail Askerov combining commercial experience with energy sector expertise to support clients through major M&A transactions in the sector. Anar Janmammadov is recommended for commercial contracts and regulatory advice, while Kamal Huseynli has extensive experience in the banking sector.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal utilises its connected tax and consulting practices to assist a range of domestic and international clients, spanning the oil and gas, telecoms, and corporate sectors. Its experience includes immigration advisory work, full-scope corporate assistance, and regulatory advice, with growing expertise in projects matters. Dispute resolution is also an area of growing strength for the team, which is led by dual-qualified Azerbaijan and England and Wales solicitor Elchin Mammadov.

Allied Legal Partners Law Firm combines Azerbaijani expertise with international experience and has developing strength in tax and customs, antimonopoly, and intellectual property. Practice head Samir Hadjiyev advises across corporate, employment, commercial, and regulatory matters, with additional expertise in financial transactions.

Ernst & Young Holdings (CIS) B.V., Branch Office in the Republic is characterised by its integrated approach to legal services alongside its tax and consulting capabilities, providing comprehensive support to a range of domestic and international clients including financial bodies, corporates, and governmental organisations. Sector strength includes transportation, construction, banking and fast-moving consumer goods. Arzu Hajiyeva, head of law and tax and a specialist in corporate taxation, co-leads the team with experienced Azerbaijani attorney Mammad Balajanov.

With Ummi Jalilova at its helm, GRATA International fields expertise across the construction, telecoms, corporate and healthcare sectors. It is experienced in advising on employment and migration matters, along with corporate structuring and domestic licensing support. Cross-border work is a particular strength: the team has international trade, customs, and taxation experience which it uses to support clients entering the Azerbaijani market.

‘A truly distinctive firm in the legal and tax service’, BDO Azerbaijan LLC leverages its international network to support clients across the oil and gas, IT and telecoms, retail, construction and logistics sectors. The team’s practice area strengths include corporate, tax, employment, IP, and immigration support law, alongside dispute advisory services. Yunis Salayev and Ruhulla Rahimov co-lead the team, which also offers expertise in Azerbaijani licences and permits for international businesses.

Caspian Legal Center is a full-service law and tax consultancy firm. Praised for its ‘collaborative approach’ with clients, the team provides combined tax and legal analysis of business structures, transactions, and deals. Areas of expertise include migration support, dispute resolution, and employment matters. Farid Nabili heads the department, with Pari Gasimli heading the commercial and business law team, Orkhan Beydiyev as head of dispute resolution, and Firangiz Haydarova head of tax.

Fortiori Law Firm handles a range of investment, tax, intellectual property, corporate, and litigation matters. Its particular area of strength lies in work for SMEs, including those in the technology sector. Partners Hamid Ahmadov and Sanan Shirinov co-lead the team, ‘exceptional legal professionals‘ whose expertise involves assisting international firms in their establishment of Azerbaijani practices.

Anna Dreyzina, managing partner at NOTEM LAW FIRM, is praised for her ‘integrity, professionalism and communication‘. The firm provides business law support to both domestic and international clients, including advising on migration matters and compliance with Azerbaijani legislation. Additional areas of expertise include IP, M&A, and alternative forms of dispute resolution. Lachin Gasimov is described as ‘hardworking and diligent’.

Remells Law Firm handles a wide range of corporate and financial transactions for local and international clients, with notable experience regarding cross-border matters. Its expertise spans commercial contracts, construction deals, financing arrangements and government regulations. Co-heads Rashid Aliyev and Sabit Abdullayev specialise in large-scale construction deals and taxation, respectively.

Turan Legal and Tax Services LLC is led jointly by Zalbey Aghadadashov, Anar Alizamanli, and Andrey Garifulin. The firm focuses on work in the pharmaceuticals, tobacco, education services, resources and technology sectors, the latter a particular area of expertise. Supporting clients through licensing processes, regulatory approvals, and digital transformation strategies, the team is praised for its ‘depth of expertise in Azerbaijani law‘.

Vugar Mammadov leads the team at VLM and Partners, experienced in supporting financial services clients alongside work in the energy, consumer markets, and retail and manufacturing industries. The team’s expertise spans business and trade transactions, mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, and consolidations – it conducts both domestic and cross-border work. Ismayil Aliyev‘s work focuses on international companies establishing their businesses in Azerbaijan; Vusala Babayeva-Nazirli has provided Azerbaijani legal expertise before the UK courts.