About

VLM and Partners acts as a sponsor of inclusive social initiatives that promote equal opportunities and the active participation of persons with disabilities in community and cultural life.

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, VLM announced the continuation of its collaboration with DanceAbility Azerbaijan Social Enterprise as part of the “All Bodies Speak” initiative — a program focused on expanding inclusion, accessibility, and community participation across the country.

As part of this partnership, the firm provides pro bono legal support to strengthen the Project’s organizational framework and support its growth into broader community-based and public awareness initiatives.

Alongside this, VLM provides pro bono legal support to startups, helping founders put the legal foundations of their businesses in place from the outset.

Boasting a remarkable team of dedicated lawyers and consultants with profound knowledge and extensive experience, VLM is your trusted source for premier legal and tax services. Acknowledged by IFLR1000 and ranked in the Legal500 editions among the globe's foremost law firms, VLM and Partners is primed to be your steadfast ally in navigating intricate legal and tax landscapes.

Our ethos is simple yet powerful: keeping simple and excellent. Embodied in this principle, VLM has rapidly transcended its local roots to become a reputable player on the national and international stages.

What truly sets us apart is our solution-based and client-oriented approach. Our mission goes beyond dispensing unique insights; we collaborate with you to overcome challenges and ensure the secure and thriving continuity of your business. Acting as a one-stop-shop consulting firm for our clients, VLM guides them from their establishment to the accomplishment of high-stakes transactions, providing steadfast support every step of the way.

Innovation, flexibility, and sustainability form the bedrock of our enterprise. We are dedicated to assisting clients in adapting to the ever-evolving legal landscape, ensuring they remain at the forefront of change. Moreover, VLM takes pride in guiding businesses towards embracing cutting-edge technological developments and cultivating an environmentally conscious operational framework.

At VLM, we foster an environment of respect and equal opportunity, welcoming individuals from diverse genders, national identities, and backgrounds. Our aspiration is to cultivate a healthy and productive workspace that catalyzes the growth of our team members, benefits every customer and bolsters our own evolution as a thriving enterprise.

After delving into our profiles, and exploring our array of services and Code of Conduct, we trust you will gain an in-depth understanding of VLM's foundational principles, values, accomplished team, and practice areas.

Legal, tax and accounting support come from one team at VLM, through a single point of contact. Clients brief us once, and the advice that comes back has already been weighed across all three.

Our work does not stop at applying the law. VLM works on regulatory reform projects for the Asian Development Bank, drafting the legislation that markets go on to operate under — among them amendments to the Solomon Islands’ Electricity Act, prepared as part of the country’s renewable energy reform.

We extend our expertise beyond Azerbaijan's borders, with a proven track record of serving both international and local brands, as well as intergovernmental organizations. With strong affiliations across multiple countries, we facilitate seamless cross-border transactions and successfully advocate for our multinational clients in a range of international jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, China, Poland, Romania, France, Israel, UAE, Switzerland, Slovenia, Latvia, Russia, and the Pacific region.