Legal Strength. Business Confidence

We have advised businesses on government support and investment programmes covering grants, SME support, high-tech development, greenhouse farming, export promotion, and the recruitment of highly qualified specialists. Through our work with clients and public authorities, we supported the implementation of projects with aggregate budgets exceeding AMD 600 million, gaining practical experience in navigating programme requirements and addressing regulatory challenges.

We have assisted clients in obtaining licences, permits, and regulatory approvals across diverse sectors, including pharmacy operations, outdoor food service, advertising, parking facilities, and the renovation and restoration of buildings of cultural significance. These engagements have required detailed knowledge of regulatory procedures, effective communication with public authorities, and the ability to anticipate potential obstacles in light of legislative and administrative developments.

Our lawyers successfully challenged a transaction involving a painting falsely attributed to renowned Armenian artist Minas Avetisyan. The case presented complex evidentiary challenges due to the specialised nature of art-related disputes and the limited availability of relevant expertise and expert examination. The proceedings also contributed to the development of judicial practice concerning the allocation of the burden of proof in such cases, demonstrating our capacity to handle disputes involving unconventional subject matter and complex legal issues.

Our experience includes resolving complex commercial disputes through legal analysis, strategic negotiations, and litigation. Matters handled have ranged from disputes over defective food-product supplies valued at several million euros to the unlawful use of several hectares of land and the restoration of a deteriorating building that had remained closed for years. These cases have strengthened our ability to address commercially sensitive disputes while taking into account both our clients’ legal positions and their broader business interests.

We have drafted and negotiated contracts across a wide range of business activities, including employment, sales, supply, services, raw materials and finished products, investments, and leases. Our experience has demonstrated the importance of going beyond formal legal compliance by considering commercial realities, legislative developments, and judicial interpretations from the outset. In disputes subsequently examined by courts, carefully structured contractual provisions developed by our team have played a material role in securing favourable outcomes for our clients.

We have helped companies adapt internal governance and employment practices to the Armenian legal environment, particularly where international shareholders, investors, or donors sought to implement standards developed in other jurisdictions. In matters involving legislative gaps, ambiguities, or restrictions, we developed tailored legal solutions through internal policies, regulations, corporate resolutions, and other appropriate legal instruments. This experience has enabled us to address situations in which established international business practices require careful legal adaptation to local requirements.

We have advised and represented employers in employment matters involving termination, disciplinary proceedings, alleged breaches of internal rules, and employment-related litigation. Our experience combines practical HR considerations with detailed knowledge of Armenian labour legislation and judicial practice. Through this work, we have achieved favourable outcomes for clients in contested employment matters and developed a practical understanding of the legal and procedural considerations that influence employment decisions and disputes.

We have represented clients in court proceedings involving the recognition and restoration of property rights in complex and disputed circumstances. Through litigation and targeted legal strategies, we helped establish ownership rights over real estate with an aggregate value exceeding USD 5 million. These matters involved the protection of substantial assets and the resolution of longstanding property issues, demonstrating our experience in pursuing property claims where ownership rights are challenged or difficult to establish.

We have successfully represented businesses in administrative disputes challenging penalties imposed by tax and customs authorities. Our work resulted in favourable outcomes for clients contesting substantial financial claims, including penalties amounting to millions of Armenian drams. These cases demonstrate our experience in examining the legal grounds for administrative sanctions, identifying weaknesses in the authorities’ positions, and defending businesses against unjustified financial liabilities.

We have handled dozens of trademark and industrial design registration matters, helping clients secure legal protection for their brands, product designs, and commercial identity. This experience has provided practical insight into the role of intellectual property protection in business development and the importance of establishing appropriate legal safeguards when launching and expanding products and services.

We have supported clients through company incorporation, changes to corporate names and constitutional documents, corporate governance matters, and complex reorganisations, including mergers, amalgamations, divisions, and spin-offs. Our work has addressed corporate and transactional risks, supported investment-related decisions, and helped businesses implement structural changes in a planned and legally sound manner. These engagements have reinforced our experience in aligning corporate arrangements with business objectives and addressing investment risks through appropriate corporate and contractual mechanisms.