Health and Pharmaceuticals

Our Experience

VLM has solid experience in the legal matters medical, pharmaceutical and biotech companies face in Azerbaijan. Our clients include internationally renowned medical corporations, healthcare providers, and leading pharmaceutical brands.

The healthcare industry demands specialized knowledge and precision. Our team is dedicated to resolving complex legal issues within this highly regulated sector—ensuring that our clients can focus on delivering medical services and products without exposure to legal or compliance risks. In the pharmaceutical field, we are recognized as first-to-go experts for regulatory, contractual, and intellectual property matters, including patents and market authorization.

Our Projects

Pharmaceutical Market Entry and Regulatory Support - Azerbaijan

One of Turkey’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, is expanding into Azerbaijan as part of its international growth strategy – bringing a wide range of high-quality human and veterinary medicines to the local market. This strategic entry is expected to enhance competition, improve access to essential medications, and reduce consumer costs.

Integrated Legal Support for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Cross-Border Healthcare Partnerships - Azerbaijan

VLM advises a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Baku, on a major strategic initiative to construct the first local manufacturing facility for high-quality medicines in Azerbaijan. Within this project, our team has provided comprehensive legal support on a wide range of matters, including regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating licensing, distribution, supply manufacturing, co-development, and technology transfer agreements, obtaining relevant permits, and preparing cooperation memorandums with state authorities and international counterparts.
We have also contributed to the preparation of a memorandum on healthcare cooperation signed between Azerbaijan and Hungary, strengthening cross-border collaboration in medical research and production.

GDPR Compliance and Data Transfer Regulation – Azerbaijan

VLM supports a leading European pharmaceutical company, on GDPR compliance and cross-border data transfer matters, ensuring that its operations in Azerbaijan align with EU data protection standards and local regulatory frameworks.

Regulatory Licensing Support – Azerbaijan

We have advised a international global healthcare and medical assistance provider, on licensing matters ensuring full compliance with national healthcare regulations.

Our Services

We offer full-spectrum legal advisory services designed to meet the intricate regulatory and commercial needs of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors:

Drafting and negotiating memorandums of cooperation with government bodies and foreign counterparts related to research, development, and public health projects
Supporting the development of new healthcare, pharmaceutical, and health insurance laws in cooperation with governmental authorities
Advising on national and international pharmaceutical and healthcare regulations and compliance matters
Advising on advertising, promotion, and labeling requirements for medical and pharmaceutical products
Advising on GDPR and patient data protection, data transfers, and clinical data management
Preparing and submitting documentation for product registration and market authorization
Drafting and negotiating licensing, distribution, supply manufacturing, co-development, and technology transfer agreements
Advising on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the healthcare sector
Structuring public-private partnerships (PPP) and investment projects in healthcare infrastructure
Advising on corporate governance and restructuring for healthcare entities
Obtaining licenses and permits for pharmaceutical practice and medical services
Developing “Doing Business” guidelines for market entry and operations
Securing tax and customs incentives for local and foreign investors
Advising on pricing, reimbursement, and public procurement frameworks
Advising on employment law matters for local and foreign medical personnel, obtaining work permits and temporary residence permits
Advising on pre-litigation strategy and dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration
Drafting manufacturing, co-development, and technology transfer contracts
Advising on patent registration, protection, and enforcement, managing trademark and design portfolios for pharmaceutical products, advising on know-how protection and trade secrets
Drafting R&D collaboration and clinical trial agreements
Supporting technology transfer and innovation partnerships