Azerbaijan

Antitrust and Competition Law

• Advice on competition and unfair competition law requirements
• Preparation and support of filings and complaints with antitrust authorities
• Representation of clients in antitrust proceedings in cooperation with local counsel

Regulatory Support and Product Market Entry

• Legal assessment of the terms of supply and circulation of goods on the Azerbaijani market
• Advice on packaging, labelling, and other product information requirements
• Support for pharmaceutical companies on supply and commercial circulation of medicinal products

Distribution and Commercial Contracts

• Structuring of relationships with local distributors and partners
• Drafting and review of supply, distribution, and service agreements
• Advice on governing law and allocation of contractual risks

Advertising and Promotion

• Legal review of advertising and marketing materials
• Advice on product promotion in regulated industries
• Review of commercial practices for compliance with competition and advertising requirements

Dispute Resolution and Interaction with Authorities

• Preparation of legal positions in disputes with counterparties and regulators
• Coordination of local litigation and administrative representation
• Pre-trial settlement of commercial conflicts

Intellectual Property

• Legal support for the registration and protection of trademarks and other IP objects
• Assessment of risks of infringing third-party rights when placing products on the market
• Coordination of local patent and trademark counsel

Our collaboration with leading legal experts in CIS enables swift response to client requests - whether for complex structured projects or routine operational matters. We promptly assemble and manage customized teams of local consultants in any jurisdiction, carefully matched to each client’s specific needs and industry particulars