General Business Law - Azerbaijan
What the team is known for
BM Morrison Partners is a solid domestic law firm in Azerbaijan providing local law advisory assistance and support to an impressive portfolio of international financial institutions, as well as companies operating in the energy sector. The firm is active in handling multi-jurisdictional corporate acquisitions and is also well known for its project financing work. The team additionally offers local advisory and due diligence advice to clients regarding intellectual property and competition law. The firm is active on cross-border mandates. Clients include Zurich Insurance, Samsung Electronics Caucasus and Citigroup Global Markets.
Strengths
"The firm is trying to take into account all business specifics and to be very client-oriented."
"BM Morrison offers thorough analysis and various strategies, and strong knowledge of local laws."
Work highlights
BM Morrison in Azerbaijan advised Zurich Insurance on local restructuring activities.
Notable practitioners
Delara Israfilova routinely acts on matters for international financial institutions and energy sector clients. She has extensive experience handling corporate reorganisation mandates, in addition to renewable energy project development matters. "Delara provides a very good level of service. She is responsive and always ready to tackle any issues that might arise."
Farhad Mirzayev is based in London and maintains a strong focus on multi-jurisdictional mandates involving Azerbaijan. His wide-ranging practice spans competition law, insurance and corporate regulatory matters.
