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Commercial Contracts
Drafting, review, negotiation and redlining of bespoke commercial agreements, MoUs, LoIs, NDAs, supply, distribution, services and transaction documents.
Azerbaijan · Cross-border business
Commercial law, precisely considered.
Commercial contracts, legal research and ongoing external counsel for international businesses working with Azerbaijan.
~8Years in commercial practice
LL.M.International Trade & Business Law
5Working languages
100%Online, confidential delivery
Expertise
Focused legal support for cross-border commercial decisions.
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Legal Research & Opinions
Focused legal memoranda, comparative research and clear risk analysis designed for executives, investors and foreign counsel.
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External Legal Counsel
Ongoing, remote commercial support for a limited number of businesses that value continuity, responsiveness and institutional knowledge.
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Disputes & Arbitration Support
Legal analysis, procedural drafting and counsel support in complex commercial disputes, including matters with cross-border elements.
Practice areas
Core areas of business law.
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Commercial & Contract Law
Commercial arrangements, contract risk, drafting, review and negotiation.
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Corporate Law
- M&A & Joint Ventures
- Market Entry & Business Structuring
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Tax Law
Tax research, structuring implications, incentives and risk analysis.
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Banking & Finance Law
Financing arrangements, financial documentation and related legal analysis.
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Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Strategy, pleadings, evidence and representation in business disputes.
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Regulatory & Compliance
Licensing, sector-specific requirements and commercial compliance.
Service packages
Legal support for your next step.
From evaluating an entry into Azerbaijan to establishing a company and managing its ongoing legal needs.
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Market Entry Review
Understand your options before committing.
For foreign businesses considering operations, investment or a commercial partnership in Azerbaijan.
Included
- An initial discussion of the proposed business and objectives.
- A comparison of suitable structures, including a local company, branch or representative office.
- A preliminary review of relevant licensing requirements and tax considerations.
- A written legal overview identifying key risks, required documents and recommended next steps.
- A follow-up discussion of the findings.
Outcome
A practical roadmap for deciding how to proceed.
Fees
Fixed fee agreed after reviewing the scope.
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Company Formation & First Contracts
Put the legal foundations of your business in place.
For foreign founders ready to establish a company in Azerbaijan and prepare its initial commercial arrangements.
Included
- Confirmation of the company structure and formation requirements.
- Preparation of agreed incorporation documents.
- Coordination of the registration process and supporting documentation.
- Drafting or review of an agreed set of initial commercial contracts.
- A post-registration checklist covering the next legal and regulatory steps.
Outcome
Company formation support and the initial documents needed to begin operating.
Fees
Fixed fee based on the structure, documents and contracts required. Government charges, notarisation, translation and other third-party costs are quoted separately. Licensing applications can be added to the scope.
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Ongoing Business Counsel
Continuing legal support as your business develops.
For international businesses that need regular assistance with their Azerbaijani operations, contracts and corporate matters.
Included within the agreed monthly scope
- Drafting, review and negotiation support for commercial contracts.
- Advice on routine corporate decisions and documentation.
- Legal research and written opinions on agreed business questions.
- Updates on relevant legislative developments and their practical implications.
- Regular discussions to prioritise upcoming legal work.
Outcome
Consistent advice from counsel familiar with your business.
Fees
Monthly retainer based on an agreed workload. Transactions, litigation, arbitration and substantial licensing projects are scoped separately.
Discuss ongoing supportEvery engagement begins with a conflict and suitability review. Scope, deliverables, timing and fees are confirmed in writing before work begins. Services focus on Azerbaijani law; matters involving other jurisdictions may require coordination with local counsel.
Representative experience
Experience where law, operations and commercial reality meet.
International businesses entering Azerbaijan
Market-entry support across sectors, including major construction, transportation, petroleum, manufacturing, technology and fintech businesses: establishment, licensing, investment incentives, operational contracts and ongoing commercial counsel.
Complex corporate, M&A and joint venture matters
Legal research, due diligence, structuring and transaction support for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and a matter involving a production sharing agreement.
Relocation to incentive zones and technology parks
Legal and operational support for businesses entering tax-incentivised areas and technology parks, aligning corporate, tax and implementation considerations.
Commercial foundations for new ventures
Structuring, contracts and continuing counsel for startups progressing from formation into active operations.
Client names are not disclosed publicly. A prospective client may be referred to a current or former client for a professional reference only with that client’s prior consent.
How we work
Clear scope. Secure process. Commercially useful answers.
Confidential request
A concise description of the business, issue and required timing.
Conflict and fit review
The mandate is assessed before documents or sensitive details are exchanged.
Scope and proposal
Deliverables, timing and fees are confirmed in writing.
Secure delivery
Drafts, redlines or opinions are delivered with an executive-level summary and practical next steps.
Founder
Profile
Fatima Eyyub
Founder · Business Legal Consultant
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade and Business Law, University of Arizona, USA. Bachelor of Laws, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Professional experience
Approximately eight years of experience in international and local law firms and in independent practice advising foreign businesses. She specialises in legal support for foreign businesses in Azerbaijan, from market entry and business structuring to commercial contracts, company acquisitions and joint ventures. She prepares legal opinions and conducts legal research on corporate, tax, financial and commercial matters. Her project experience includes advising on foreign investments, conducting legal due diligence, drafting multilingual contracts, obtaining various types of licences and supporting business establishment in areas offering tax incentives. Her approach combines legal analysis with an understanding of each client’s commercial objectives, with particular emphasis on clear advice, confidentiality and long-term collaboration.
Publications
Legal updates for international business.
Short briefings on changes to Azerbaijani legislation and their practical implications for international businesses.
Our first publications are being prepared.
Future briefings will explain what has changed, when it takes effect and what businesses should consider.
Discuss a legal questionPublications provide general information and do not replace advice on a specific matter.
New engagements
Start with a confidential review.
Share the company, jurisdictions involved, the commercial issue and expected timing. New matters are considered following a conflict and suitability check.