Altay Mustafayev Law & Tax

Baku-based Altay Mustafayev Law & Tax is an Azerbaijani full-service law firm focused on transactional work. The firm was established in 2018 and has a strong correspondent relationship with international law firm Baker McKenzie. 

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm is recognised for its work in the financial and corporate area. It covers the full spectrum of financial and corporate work including M&A, banking, bankruptcy, cross-border capital markets and Eurobonds. The firm is an able adviser in the financial services, oil and gas and IT and telecommunications sectors. 

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include AXA, BP, Cisco, Google, Apple, Visa, Mastercard, European Investment Bank, Starbucks, Citibank, Christian Dior Couture, Accenture, Hilton, Marriott, Credit Suisse, Fater, AFFA, and World Vision International. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)  

Banking and finance 

“Deep local knowledge on tax and legal matters, significant experience advising international clients in complex multi-party workouts, significant experience advising international clients on deal structuring, restructurings, lawsuit resolution. Good contacts, very responsive and always available.” 

Financial services regulatory 

“The firm is very skilled at handling multi-party, complex matters involving local and/or international counterparties. We have experience working with the firm for a number of years on various transactions and issues.”