BHM Law Firm LLC
BHM Law Firm LLC’s ‘provide comprehensive legal services to clients with cross-border needs’, a full-service business law firm with experience across commercial, banking and finance, IP, employment, and real estate law. Managing partner Mehman Sultanov co-heads the team, specialising in oil and gas, corporate, and finance matters. Gulnar Gurbanova, also a co-head, has notable experience advising on business set-up structures in Azerbaijan; the pair lead the team alongside dispute resolution partner Javid Aliyev. Sabina Samadova is recommended for her ’exceptional negotiation skills‘.
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‘BHM has established an extensive network of professionals, both domestically and internationally, allowing them to provide comprehensive legal services to clients with cross-border needs. This global perspective sets them apart from their competitors and enables them to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease.'
‘BHM Law Firm LLC is one of the best local law firms in Baku. Its commercial and litigation teams have unique experience in the relevant fields.’
‘During our cooperation, regardless of their position, whether they are partners or legal advisors, we have repeatedly witnessed that each member of the BHM team has a strong academic background and extensive experience, which is enough to solve even the most complex cases.'
‘What sets BHM Law Firm Name apart is their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and their ability to consistently deliver exceptional results. Their team of highly skilled attorneys demonstrates a deep understanding of the law and the unique needs of their clients.’
‘Mehman Sultanov, Gulnar Gurbanova and Sabina Samadova have deep knowledge, work ethics and comprehensive experience. They possess an impressive depth of knowledge and expertise in various fields of law.'
‘Takhmina Imanova and Gulnar Gurbanova consistently demonstrate remarkable professionalism and dedication to our company. Their professional approach ensures that we feel valued and supported throughout the legal process.'
‘Partners Mehman Sultanov and Gulnar Gurbanova, are the most multi-skilled lawyers on the market.’
‘Managing partner Mehman Sultanov is able to demonstrate his exceptional legal, management and leadership skills and strategic and legal thinking even in the most complex legal matters. Another notable member of the BHM team is Sabina Samadova, who has exceptional negotiation skills and corporate law experience.’
Key clients
- Carlsberg Azerbaijan LLC
- Baku City Circuit Operations Committee(Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix)
- "PJA" LLC (Papa John’s Azerbaijan)
- Yelo Bank OJSC
- Mpay CJSC
- The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Azerconnect LLC
- LVMH
- MCG LLC
- Orca Offshore FZC
- Gilan Holding
- Tesla Holding a.s.
- HALLIBURTON EURASIA LIMITED Branch Office in the Republic of Azerbaijan
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representation in Azerbaijan
- Eurodesign CJSC
- Modenis LLC
- Mega Insurance LLC
- Azerishiq OJSC
- McCann- Erickson
- Havas Azerbaijan LLC
- Baku Maintenance Service Company
- AFFA (Azerbaijan Football Federation)
- "SOCAR Cape" LLC
- “SOCAR MIDSTREAM Operation” LLC
- JOINT (the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee)
- Azerenerji OJSC
- Azerfloat CJSC
- Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Österreich
- Majdal Advisory and Debt Collection FZ- LLC
- ClausMarsh LTD
Work highlights
- Assisted Encotec CJSC with a major infrastructure project.
- Providing ongoing legal assistance to Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix including regarding the extension of F1 races in Azerbaijan for 3 years until 2026.
- Assisting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with the project “Legal Assistance and Counselling to Refugees and Asylum-Seekers” implemented by UNHCR Representation in Azerbaijan.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mehman Sultanov, Gulnar Gurbanova, Javid Aliyev