A ‘top-notch independent firm’ with a ‘broad view of the international legal market’, MGB Law Offices has specialist knowledge of the energy sector, including innovative renewable energy work. Antitrust, corporate and M&A, and fintech are additional areas of strength, with founding partner Ismail Askerov combining commercial experience with energy sector expertise to support clients through major M&A transactions in the sector. Anar Janmammadov is recommended for commercial contracts and regulatory advice, while Kamal Huseynli has extensive experience in the banking sector.
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‘ Ahighly competent team with an excellent litigation record. They are very good at collaborating with leaders and lawyers based outside of Azerbaijan.’
‘Overall, the firm is very versatile and can deliver comprehensive advice on all areas of law.’
‘We appreciated the firm's industry knowledge in the financial sector. For example, Kamal Huseynli has previous central bank experience. Ismail Askerov was also actively involved in all the projects we had and adopted a hands-on approach.’
‘They are a top-notch independent firm that does work at the level expected by international clients and international law firms.’
‘MGB was very easy to work with; very responsive and they were on top of our case; they have very good understanding of the Azerbaijani merger control and related antitrust laws. We would definitely work with them in the future. They're the go-to firm on the Azerbaijan market for all things competition law.’
‘We worked with Ismail Askerov, who was able to explain complex issues in a comprehensive way. He was very responsive and had a good factual understanding of the case.’
‘Ismail Askerov is very smart and well-connected. Anar Janmammadov has sharp analytical skills’
‘MGB Law Offices has a very broad view of the international legal market as well as local in Azerbaijan. MGB’s lawyers have developed extensive legal expertise in almost all fields of Azerbaijani business law.’
Key clients
- EBRD
- Asian Development Bank
- NOV
- Stork
- Sanofi
- Societe Generale
- Exxon
- Coca-Cola
- Formula 1
- Chevron
- Wood Group
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Ismail Askerov