VLM and Partners

Legal

Senior Associate

Rashad has been a member of VLM’s legal team since 2022. Before joining our firm, he honed his legal skills at a giant heavy-industry company in Azerbaijan. Notably, Rashad held leadership roles in several international NGOs within Azerbaijan before embarking on his journey with VLM.

​Armed with his knowledge and experience in several practice areas such as intellectual property, corporate law, contract law, financial markets, and others, Rashad consistently supports our international and local clients in establishing their businesses, ensuring their impeccable compliance with Azerbaijani regulations, navigating intricate cross-border transactions, mitigating their contractual risks, and overcoming various legal challenges. He has advised banks, investment holdings, oil and gas industry players as well as energy, FMCG, medical, fintech, and construction companies to tackle legal intricacies and maintain their operations in a secure way.

​Beyond drafting unique contracts and providing nuanced legal insights, Rashad’s legal support extends to obtaining work and residence permits in Azerbaijan and dealing with further migration issues. Moreover, he capably represents clients before governmental bodies and organizations regarding administrative matters.

English, Turkish, Azerbaijani

Baku State University - Bachelor of Laws