Ismayil Aliyev

Senior Legal Associate, Attorney

Ismayil has cultivated his professional expertise through valuable experiences with esteemed corporations in London, UK. His journey includes significant contributions to F&T Services Limited and Imran Khan and Partners law firms. Moreover, he has proudly served as a key member of the UN Agency for International Migration, where he garnered exceptional proficiency in the intricate domain of migration law.

Ismayil is a member of the Azerbaijani Bar Association.

Ismayil is actively engaged in providing consultancy services to prominent entities within diverse sectors, including construction, food and beverage, transportation, pharmaceuticals, aviation, retail, hospitality, and investment companies. His expertise encompasses a wide range of legal matters, including finance, corporate law, contract law, investments, employment law, intellectual property, consumer protection, trade regulations, shipping, and more.

In addition to his proficiency in commercial, corporate, and contract law, Ismayil has amassed extensive expertise in formulating legal cases for court proceedings. He has adeptly represented clients in pre-court negotiations across a wide spectrum of legal disciplines, encompassing all the aforementioned areas of law.

Core Practice Areas

Criminal Law
Procedural Law
Trade and Shipping Law
Contracts
Intellectual Property
Business Law
Financial Law
Migration Law
Civil Law
Family Law
Employment Law

Languages

English
Russian
Turkish
Azerbaijani

Education

King’s College London - Master of Laws
City University London - Bachelor of Laws
London School Economics and Political Science (LSE) - Bachelor of Science in Management with Law
Baku State University - Bachelor of Laws

Key Accomplishments

Provided legal support in uncovering significant misconduct by the legal representative of a global multinational company's office in Azerbaijan, contributing to comprehensive legal analysis, potential civil and regulatory actions, and representing the client during the preliminary investigation led by prosecution services as well as in court proceedings lasting over three years.
Defended clients from various business sectors against administrative, civil, and criminal charges brought by state authorities, providing legal support from initial proceedings before state agencies through to full courtroom representation.
Initiated and led legal action on behalf of a foreign oil sector company against a local counterpart for breach of five sale-purchase agreements, securing full asset freezes and recovery of over EUR 500,000.
Represented clients in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, including opposition and appellate proceedings, and advised on enforcement strategies for trademark acquisition, protection, and renewal.
Played a pivotal role in drafting and negotiating a sale-purchase agreement for highly strategic items valued at EUR 240 million, coordinating between foreign and governmental stakeholders to ensure legal soundness and risk mitigation.
Advised and represented clients on complex legal matters across corporate, commercial, criminal, administrative penalty, IP, and employment law—delivering tailored legal solutions aligned with business objectives and regulatory frameworks.
Led and managed high-value litigation and dispute resolution matters, from case assessment and pre-litigation strategy to trial advocacy and negotiated settlements, securing favorable outcomes across diverse legal forums.
Initiated and negotiated a settlement agreement in a financially significant employment dispute, avoiding extended litigation through strategic legal planning and effective stakeholder engagement.
Played a central role in the legal architecture of a confidential, multilateral defense-sector agreement, managing contract drafting and advising on litigation risk and compliance throughout implementation.
Delivered comprehensive legal support for the formation of legal entities and the establishment of banking operations, navigating complex legal obstacles and regulatory scrutiny.
Conducted legal due diligence for local offices of global brands in the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors, identifying compliance deficiencies and potential litigation risks.
Drafted legal memorandums for state-regulated construction projects, advising on legal frameworks, contractual obligations, and dispute avoidance strategies.
Produced in-depth legal opinions for clients across construction, insurance, banking, and corporate governance, often addressing contentious legal issues and litigation scenarios.
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a broad range of legal agreements, including sale-purchase, service, joint venture, and confidentiality agreements, ensuring alignment with both local and international legal standards.
Led international sales and logistics transactions with Chinese and Russian counterparties, integrating legal protections and dispute resolution mechanisms into high-value commercial contracts.
Led and represented a foreign company in complex litigation involving the application of English law.