Armenia

Domestic Armenian law firm Legelata was established in 2010. It has an office in Yerevan. The firm has a team of prominent Armenian lawyers led by managing partner Gor Margaryan, who is a highly regarded legal practitioner in Armenia. The firm’s strengths are in banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency practice where it is renowned in the market for its work on cross-border transactions, in addition to its domestic capabilities.

Highlights  

The firm advised Eurasian Development Bank on the $55 million financing provided to Yeremyan Farm.

The firm advised Amber Capital on its $15 million acquisition transaction. The firm assisted with the due diligence of the Target Company.

The firm advised Bank of Georgia on its $350 million acquisition of a local financial institution.

Key clients  

Amber Capital, Bank of Georgia, Bank of Nova Scotia, Eurasian Development Bank and Symbiotics.

Pogossians Law Group is an Armenian corporate law firm established in 2017. The firm has its offices in Yerevan. The firm advises both local and international clients on diverse legal matters. The firm specialises mainly in mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, capital markets and financial services regulatory matters. The firm has been visible in the mining and financial services sectors.

Highlights

The firm is advising KSMA (as Creditor) on the insolvency proceedings of Armenia Copper Programm, a major mining entity in Armenia.

Testimonials 

“Pogossians Law Group (formerly Poghosyan and Partners Attorneys) impresses us with their high level of responsiveness, even when faced with tight deadlines. Their deep knowledge of securities market regulations in Armenia is unparalleled. Additionally, the fact that they have been providing us with legal services for over five years is extremely valuable. Their long-term engagement means they are well-acquainted with our internal practices and regulations, allowing for seamless and efficient support.” (Financial Services Regulatory Client)

“Quick and dedicated services, they are private with the government regulations, they can see the different approach and give you the alternatives.” (Financial Services Regulatory Client)

“Pogossians Law Group (formerly Poghosyan and Partners Attorneys) excels in their deep understanding of the securities and capital markets law and regulations, which distinctly qualifies them to handle our specialized needs at the Central Depository of Armenia. Their service is further enhanced by their more than five years of experience working directly with us, giving them a profound insight into our operations and enabling them to tailor their services effectively. Additionally, their responsiveness and ability to work within tight deadlines ensure that all our legal needs are met promptly and efficiently, even under pressure. This combination of expertise, tailored experience, and operational agility makes their service invaluable to us.” (Financial Services Regulatory Client) 

"Pogossians Law Firm's combination of expertise, professionalism, and a client-focused approach makes them an outstanding partner in navigating complex legal matters. We are grateful for their exceptional service and support." (Insolvency Client)

"Pogossians Law Group (formerly Poghosyan and Partners Attorneys) stands out as the premier professionals for investment funds in Armenia. Their in-depth knowledge of both the legislation and the market is unparalleled, providing us with a significant advantage in navigating the complexities of our operations. Their responsiveness is exceptional; they consistently deliver high-quality services even within short deadlines and accommodate late notices from our side without compromising on quality.” (Investment Funds Client)

“She is up to date with the law status in the country, listens well, work to deadline.” - Narina Babayan, Firm Partner

“Narine Babayan is a highly professional lawyer who exemplifies expertise and dedication in her field. Her deep knowledge of the law, combined with her meticulous attention to detail, ensures that every aspect of a case is handled with the utmost care and precision. Narine's ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively is remarkable, making her an invaluable asset to her clients. Her professionalism, coupled with a proactive and strategic approach, consistently leads to successful outcomes. Narine's unwavering commitment to excellence sets her apart as a standout lawyer in her practice.” - Narina Babayan, Firm Partner

“Zaven Vartumyan has been providing all our services, and we have never had any complaints regarding his work. He excels in preparing investment structures for highly complex arrangements that involve multiple parties and numerous moving parts. His deep knowledge of the relevant legislation is unmatched, making him exceptionally adept at navigating the legal intricacies of our operations. Zaven's expertise and attention to detail have been critical in ensuring the success and compliance of our investment strategies.” - Zaven Vartumyan, Firm Senior Associate

“Zaven Vartumyan excels in managing all the services provided to us, consistently delivering high-quality results. He possesses profound knowledge of the securities market, capital markets law, and industry sectors, which significantly benefits our operations. With four years of direct experience working with the Central Depository, he has developed a deep understanding of how we operate, allowing him to tailor his services effectively. Additionally, Zaven is highly responsive and possesses excellent command of both English and Russian, skills that are indispensable when interacting with our international clients and ensuring clear, effective communication across different stakeholders.” - Zaven Vartumyan, Firm Senior Associate

“Legal consultancy for the depository services department, court representation in all of our litigations and assistance with drafting the depository rules etc.” - Zaven Vartumyan, Firm Senior Associate 

Key clients  

A&M Rare, Armenian Air Traffic Services (ARMATS), Armenia Republican Medical Centre, Central Depository of Armenia and Vallex Group.

Founded in 2015, Adwise Business & Legal Consulting is a full-service law firm with an office in Yerevan, Armenia.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is active mostly in corporate and M&A practice area. It advises clients on various corporate finance matters, ranging from shareholders agreements and market entries to financial services regulatory issues. It’s active in a broad variety of sectors within food, technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Key clients

Among its clients are ARGE Business, Publicis Hepta, Kamurj Universal Credit Organization, Coca-Cola Hellenic, Systems Technology Institute, SEF International Universal Credit Organization, Createch, Playrix Armenia and ArmEconom Bank.

Client feedback: 31^st edition (2020/2021)

Banking and finance             

"Quick response, very well informed, good pricing."

Financial services regulatory                       

"The input guiding us to what do we need to change in our policies affecting our pricing, trade terms, rebate and discount structures, in order to be compliant but without incurring too much business disadvantage. "

"The lawyers at ADWISE Consulting are very responsive and address all the matters within a short period of time and with very high efficiency. Besides, they know our sector very well and quickly adapt to our needs and are able to address all our concerns during the contract negotiations or legal checks with our partners. Their knowledge of financial regulations and requirements, as well as the peculiarities of the advertising and media buying sector, make our collaboration very productive. They not only rapidly highlight all the potential financial regulatory risks associated with our campaigns, but also come up with solutions and risk-mitigation strategies. "

Investment funds                  

"Timely, strong follow up, meticulous, well spoken."

Project development : Telecommunications networks                  

"One of the most positive attributes is strong knowledge of the law. The company lawyers care about the client, are reliable, flexible towards new changes or challenges, and are specialised in different areas. "

Project development            

"Responsiveness, professionalism, flexibility, knowledge of the topic."

"The law firm's staff is very professional, they conduct thorough analysis of the legislation, are good at developing procedures and other type of regulations. They are good at finding gaps in the legislation, developing recommendations, conducting discussions with the stakeholders and state officials for promoting change. They are open to cooperation, and have a caring attitude towards their work and the client. "

Restructuring : Corporate                

"The law firm provides the highest quality service in terms of reflecting all the needs in the contracts, suggesting the most tax-effective methods and responding very quickly to all the issues raised by any stakeholder."

"They are attentive to the needs of the organisation, make clarifications, drafting the documents and making appropriate corrections (if any)."

Restructuring            

"They are always quick to respond, have great insight into the industry-specific risks and issues."

Founded in 2012, AM Law Firm is an Armenian law firm headquartered in Yerevan with offices in Gyumri and Artsakh.

Focusses / specialisms
The firm focusses on financial and corporate deals ranging across acquisitions, restructuring and insolvency, secondary share offerings and financial services regulatory. The firm also advises on project development work. The firm is particularly active within the banking and financial services sectors.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Very professional.”
“Reliable, business and client oriented.”

Established in 1998, Concern Dialog Law Firm is one of the leading full-service Armenian law firms.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is particularly active in acquisitions and project development deals with specific focus on the real estate sector in Armenia. The firm also provides regulatory advice to clients in the technology and telecommunications space.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A

“They are very open-minded and always available. Also, they are very supportive and professional.”

Project development

“The firm is very responsive and has relevant qualification to perform the work at high level.”

EY Armenia is a member firm of EY, a leading global organisation which provides legal and regulatory advisory services to clients.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm works mainly on mergers and financing deals within the technology and telecommunications, banking and financial services sectors.

Founded in 1999, ILC is an Armenian law firm with an office in Yerevan.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is active in all areas of corporate law and project development. It advises clients on regulatory matters and transactions in various industries.

Key clients

ILC has clients in a variety of industries.

In aviation it works with Austrian Airlines, Embraer, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa.

In banking and finance it has built relationships with ACBA Credit Agricole, Bank of America, Black Sea Trade & Development Bank, Chase, Citibank, EBRD, Ernst & Young, Eximbank, HSBC, IFC, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Nasdaq, PricewaterhouseCooper, Reiffeisenbank and UBS.

In healthcare and pharmacy, it works with Abbott Laboratories, Acino, Astellas Pharma, Bausch & Lomb, Egis Pharmaceutical, Eli Lilly, Nycomed, Polpharma, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Tricida, Valeant Pahrmaecutical and Zambon.

In information technology it works with Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Applied Materials, Cisco Systems, Corrigo, Dassault Systems, Dialog Semiconductor, Fillware Technologies, Globanet, Google, IBM, Macadamian Technologies, Mentor Graphics, Microsoft, Monitis, National Instruments, One Trust, Optym and Prima Networks. 

In media and telecommunications, it works with ArmenTel, BBC, British Telecom, Echostar, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies, Iridium Communications, Tata Communications, Veon and VimpelCom.

In consumer and brands, it works with Bose Corporation, Brother International, Burberry, Cargill, Caterpillar, Salvatore Ferragamo, Swatch, Swedish Match, Tesco and Volkswagen.

In mining and energy, it works with CounterGlobal, Deno Gold Mining, DMT, Iberian Resources, Madneuli, Newmont Mining, RAK Minerals and Metals Investment, and Rusal and Sandvik Mining and Construction.

Client feedback: 31^st edition (2020/2021)

Project development            

"Professional, responsive, flexible."

Redbridge is an Armenian law firm with headquarters in Yerevan.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is particularly active in the banking and finance practice area with special focus on project finance. The firm also participates in some project development and investment funds work. The firm advises clients within the technology and financial services sectors.

Key clients

Key clients include UBS, Visa, Lenovo, Google, Nutricia, Digitain, TotoGaming, Armenia Wine.

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance

“They are a very experienced, bright and creative professional team of lawyers with strong expertise in banking, finance and corporate. The team have a deep knowledge and are very customer-focused.”

Project development

“Redbridge provides first-class service, especially for clients from the technology industry.”