GRATA International‘s broad spread of legal offerings includes corporate, M&A, banking and finance, regulatory, and litigation. The firm’s Armenian branch is headed by Khoren Nasibyan, who is admired for his ’outstanding leadership’ and expertise in civil and commercial disputes; and fellow co-founder, Nune Hayrapetyan, who focuses on M&A, disputes and construction.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent work in a short time and with very high quality.’

  • ‘Khoren Nasibyan is very careful about the client's expenses, and he is very deeply immersed in the problems of the client.’

  • ‘The team is highly professional, they can easily communicate on a professional level in Armenian, English, Russian, and even French, which makes them unique.’

  • ‘They are great professionals in the field of international employment.’

  • ‘Operative feedback, very supportive team, good quality services.'

  • ‘Khoren Nasibyan is a very responsible leader - he assigns tasks to relevant specialists or, if needed, he provides his own expertise on time without missing deadlines.’

  • ‘Their ability to secure positive legal outcomes while maintaining a supportive and approachable relationship with clients is truly exceptional.'

  • ‘We have particularly valued their clear communication and proactive approach. One stand-out partner is Khoren Nasibyan, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and legal expertise.'

Key clients

  • Sinohydro Corporation Limited (China)
  • AZAD Pharmaceuticals LLC
  • SuperAnnotate LLC
  • DV LLC
  • Research Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection CJSC
  • Adidas LLP
  • BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management
  • Whaleco Technology Limited (Temu)
  • PhilipMorrisIzhora JSC

Work highlights

  • Represented Sinohydro Corporation Limited AB in a major litigation involving $1.2m and €3.6m bank guarantees against one of the biggest commercial banks in the country.
  • Advised Adidas on the feasibility and legal risks of establishing a retail franchising business in Armenia, revising franchising agreements to comply with Armenian law, and liaising with regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance.
  • Conducted a comprehensive legal analysis for BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management on the regulatory framework governing aircraft importation and registration in Armenia, aligning domestic legislation with ICAO requirements, and addressing taxation challenges through collaboration with regulatory authorities.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Khoren Nasibyan, Nune Hayrapetyan