Aydan Karimova

Aydan Karimova is a Junior Legal Associate at VLM and Partners who advises local and international clients on corporate, commercial, employment, migration, and regulatory matters, combining detailed legal analysis with a practical understanding of the operational needs of businesses entering, investing in, and operating in Azerbaijan.

Aydan’s corporate practice covers the full lifecycle of a business, from incorporation and the establishment of its legal presence in Azerbaijan to ongoing corporate administration, restructuring, and liquidation. She assists clients with companies, branches, and representative offices, as well as with foreign investment and cross-border transactions. She prepares constitutional documents, powers of attorney, and transaction-related documentation and works closely with clients throughout registration and post-incorporation procedures. She also drafts and reviews commercial agreements, advising on contractual risk, liability, and compliance with Azerbaijani legislation.

Her employment and migration practice includes preparing employment documentation, advising on labor and social security requirements, and assisting international companies with the employment and relocation of foreign personnel. Aydan also contributes to legal research, regulatory memoranda, legal opinions, and due diligence reports across the employment, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, and real estate sectors, with a focus on regulatory frameworks, licensing and permitting requirements, and legal and investment risks.

Prior to joining VLM and Partners, Aydan gained public-sector experience at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, focusing on international cooperation, treaty practice, and public international law. She also completed an internship at a district court, where she gained practical exposure to judicial procedures, case files, and procedural documentation.