GRATA International operates in Armenia through Rod Kurtman Legal, which was established in Yerevan in 2013. The firm is led by managing partner Khoren Nasibyan. GRATA International has a network of offices across 26 jurisdictions, including a large network across Central and Eastern Europe. The firm operates across the corporate finance practice and advises on regulatory matters related to transactions in certain highly regulated industries.

Highlights

The firm advised a global telecoms and technology company in establishing its operations in Armenia, which included drafting agreements with local entities and securing regulatory approvals.

A team advised client Karine Arustamyan on a $1.5 million acquisition of a 7% stake in a healthcare company from another shareholder. The deal navigated challenges around regulatory compliance as well transactional complexities in relation to the existing large shareholder base.

Elsewhere, the firm advised a global payments company on its establishment and regulatory compliance process for a new AI-driven payments system in Armenia.

Key clients

Sinohydro Corporation, AZAD Pharmaceuticals and Ready-Steady LLC