Seymur Niftaliyev
KPMG in AzerbaijanKPMG in Azerbaijan's multidisciplinary practice is well known for combining consulting, tax and audit expertise with a strong offering in M&A, commercial and regulatory legal matters. The team's workload includes cross-border disputes, infrastructure and energy projects, and arbitration cases. Based in Kazakhstan, Alexey Abramov is active in real estate cases and commercial litigation, and Baku-based Seymur Niftaliyev brings expertise in banking and finance matters. Shahlar Mammadov advises on corporate and commercial law and contentious work.
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- 'Shahlar Mammadov is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is highly responsible, responds promptly, and demonstrates excellent research skills.'
- 'They are available and responsive.'
- 'KPMG Law Azerbaijan is a very dynamic and competent team of legal consultants.'
- 'Shahlar Mammadov and Seymur Niftaliyev were very responsive.'
Work highlights
- Acted as counsel to COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company concerning the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) being hosted in Baku in 2024.
- Advised Philip Morris International on the expansion of its business in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
- Advised Azerbaijani Railways on the establishment of a joint venture to manage the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway route project, which has been financed by Azerbaijan Railways.
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Alexey Abramov, Seymur Niftaliyev