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Caspian Legal Center is a Baku-based law and tax consultancy firm advising domestic and international clients on Azerbaijani law. The firm provides legal and tax advice across corporate, financial and regulatory matters.

Highlights: The firm is active in corporate and commercial work, banking and finance and project development, with experience advising on matters related to the oil and gas sector and financial services regulation. Its work includes supporting clients on cross-border transactions and international operations.

BM Morrison Partners was established in 1992 and is a full-service law firm based in Baku, with an additional presence in the United Arab Emirates. The firm advises domestic and international clients on Azerbaijani law across a broad range of legal matters.

Highlights: The firm is active across corporate and commercial matters, with particular experience in the energy sector and in banking and finance. Its work includes advising on project-related mandates and financing transactions, often involving regulated industries and cross-border elements.

Dentons operates in Azerbaijan through its office in Baku as part of Dentons’ global law firm platform. The firm advises domestic and international clients on Azerbaijani law, supporting both local and cross-border matters.

Highlights: The firm is active in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A and project development. Its work includes advising on financing transactions, debt restructurings and project finance, as well as supporting projects in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and construction.

GRATA International operates in Azerbaijan through its office in Baku, which was established in 2003. The firm forms part of GRATA International, an international network of independent law firms with a strong presence across Eurasia and neighbouring regions.

Highlights: The firm advises on corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance and project-related work in Azerbaijan. Its experience spans sectors including telecommunications, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, transport and manufacturing, supporting both domestic and cross-border transactions.

KPMG Law Azerbaijan operates in Azerbaijan as part of the KPMG global professional services network, with an established presence in Baku. The firm advises domestic and international clients on Azerbaijani law, working closely with KPMG’s tax and advisory practices.

Highlights: The firm is active across corporate and M&A, banking and finance, financial services regulation and restructuring matters. Its work includes advising on corporate, regulatory and transactional issues across a range of industries.

Omni Law Firm was founded in 2002 and is an Azerbaijani law firm based in Baku. The firm advises domestic and international clients on Azerbaijani law, supporting corporate and commercial activity in the local market.

Highlights: The firm is active in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, restructuring and project development. Its work includes advising as local counsel on financing transactions, corporate reorganisations and project-related matters across a range of sectors.

Turan Legal and Tax Services was founded in 2018 and is a law firm based in Baku, Azerbaijan. The firm advises domestic and international clients on Azerbaijani law, with a focus on corporate and investment-related matters.

Highlights: The firm is active in corporate and commercial work, including cross-border transactions, investments, capital markets and joint ventures. Its experience spans a range of sectors, including technology, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, retail, education and construction.

 

MGB Law Offices was established in 1995 and is an independent law firm based in Baku, Azerbaijan. The firm advises domestic and international clients on Azerbaijani law across a range of corporate and commercial matters.

Highlights: The firm is active in corporate and M&A, joint ventures, real estate investments and cross-border finance, as well as project-related work. Its experience spans sectors including aviation, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, retail, transport and logistics.

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Legalize is a full-service law practice based in Baku with strong capabilities in corporate, commercial, project development and project finance matters.

The firm advises local and international clients on company formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, regulatory compliance and transactional structuring.

Its team also supports sponsors and investors through early-stage project development, permitting, regulatory analysis and bankability preparation, as well as project finance negotiations.

With deep knowledge of Azerbaijani legislation and market practice, Legalize provides clear, commercially focused solutions and is recognized for its responsiveness, practical approach and ability to manage complex transactions throughout the corporate and project lifecycle.

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Société Générale - Asset finance
2022-02-26
BM Morrison Partners
Azerbaijan
Asset finance
Delara Israfilova
Société Générale
Lender
Asian Development Bank - Trade finance
2022-02-26
BM Morrison Partners
Azerbaijan
Trade finance
Delara Israfilova
Asian Development Bank
Lender
Port of Baku - Project finance
2022-02-26
Remells Law Firm
Azerbaijan
Project finance
Sabit Abdullayev
Port of Baku
Project developer
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