ARMENIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Mesrop Manukyan, Anahit Sargsyan, Maria Petrosyan and Ani Avetikyan MB Legal
MB Legal is a Yerevan-based law firm providing le - gal services for complex cross-border matters, par - ticularly within the financial services, technology, and investment management sectors. The firm main - tains a strong international focus, with a majority of instructions involving foreign counterparties across the APAC, EMEA, and Americas regions. Based in the capital, the team offers specialised expertise in commercial dispute resolution, capital markets, and
financial regulation. Recent engagements include advising on bank and investment company licences, handling initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Armeni - an Securities Exchange, and managing debt restruc - turings for international financial institutions. The firm also provides support for multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions and is active in private fund registra - tions within the jurisdiction.
Authors
Mesrop Manukyan is a founding partner at MB Legal with over seven years of experience in transactional and technology law. His career
Maria Petrosyan is a senior legal counsel at MB Legal with over seven years of experience in corporate law, dispute resolution, and legislative reforms. She specialises in the development of arbitration and
includes serving as general counsel for a Shanghai-based technology firm and leading legal functions at the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology. Mesrop specialises in arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and telecommunications, advising international clients on corporate restructuring and emerging tech regulations. He holds an MBA from London Business School, and an LLM from the University of Cambridge.
mediation frameworks and previously served as the Armenian national correspondent for the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ). Maria is a member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia and a licensed mediator. Her expertise includes complex transactional analysis and international commercial arbitration, where she frequently serves as a coach and arbitrator for global platforms.
Anahit Sargsyan is a junior partner at MB Legal, having joined the firm as a lawyer in 2021 before progressing to her current seniority. She specialises in corporate and business law, with expertise in international commercial
Ani Avetikyan is a senior lawyer, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles as an in-house lawyer at the Central Depository of Armenia and the Nork Group of Companies. She specialises in
arbitration and mediation, particularly within the investment fund sector. Her technical skills were developed through participation in international moot-court competitions and specialised professional courses organised by IRZ and GIZ. Anahit is a member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia and holds an LLM from the American University of Armenia.
corporate law, contract negotiation, and litigation, with a significant emphasis on identifying and mitigating regulatory and legal risks for both domestic and international clients. Her career progression includes supporting strategic decision- making and the efficient management of day-to-day business operations across leading industrial groups. Ani holds an LLM from the National Academy of Sciences and is a licensed member of the Armenian Bar Association.
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