From Idea to Impact

We are here to help you to structure your business in line with your values and to support your growth in Armenia and beyond

Our Values

Hovsepyans&Co. is a legal consulting firm based in Armenia. Established in 2020, we aim to assist you to carry out your initiatives in line with the best international practices and dynamic developments

Strategic Thinking

We take a critical view on the complex problems at hand, considering broader perspectives, and craft solutions that benefit you in the long run.

Resilience

We prioritize sustainability and business continuity, offering comprehensive solutions that empower you to effectively manage risks, seamlessly adapt to changes, and drive innovation.

Trust

Committed to the highest ethical standards and professional integrity, we value long-term partnerships over transactional relationships.

Exploration

With valuable insights and extensive experience we offer a fresh perspective and alternative solutions to tackle complex challenges.

Care

We approach your challenges with compassion and unwavering dedication, creating a safe space for honest conversations.

Diligence

From thorough research to clear communication and precise execution, we are dedicated to providing exceptional services.

Expertise

  • Sound corporate governance is a key to enhancing investors’ confidence and sustainable growth. We assist our clients with establishing, restructuring companies, adopting new rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.


    We also advise shareholders of companies on best practice in relation to corporate governance issues, including:

    - Designing and implementing corporate governance framework in line with the broader stakeholders interests.

    - Designing shareholder agreements to define the roles and responsibilities of board members, board committees and executive managers, as well as to protect stakeholders’ interests.

    - Developing internal policies and procedures, corporate culture aimed at enhancing and driving business performance.

  • M&As affect various aspects of the company law, including equity, antitrust and competition, employment, taxes. We provide comprehensive legal support guiding our clients through every phase of a deal, including:

    - Conducting due diligence

    - Structuring and negotiating the deal

    - Preparing documentation for the transaction.

    We also provide legal support through post-transaction transition and post-merger integration.

  • Intellectual property and data protection have become one of the essential legal aspects necessary for companies to create and protect their brands, products, services and data.

    We provide legal support in:

    - Registering trademarks, copyrights and patents,

    - Conducting marketing and promotional activities in line with the local and international regulations

    - Developing licensing and other commercial agreements

    - Data mapping and risk management

    - Developing internal data protection policies, including data retention policies, SAR and data breach procedures in compliance with local legislation and EU GDPR.

  • People and culture are one of the driving forces of the business. Defining the company mission, value, ethics, expectations, and goals can help to create the platform for easy growth, both for employees and the company itself.

    We advise our clients on employment legislation helping them to shape a corporate culture and create inclusive and reliable working environment.

    We provide legal assistance in:

    - Developing internal people management policies, drafting employment contracts and other documents in compliance with the local legislation.

    - Hiring and integrating foreign employees, as well as outsourcing in Armenia and abroad.

    - Employee data privacy and data protection.

  • Broad commercial opportunities expose companies to new financial and reputational risks around the world increasing their legal liability. We emphasize the importance of our early engagement in potential disputes for risk mitigation through negotiations, corporate governance advice, litigation, arbitration and mediation.

    With our flexible and effective solutions, we help our clients to manage the potential risks, avoid costly escalations and deliver results where the disputes are unavoidable.

Our Team

  • Mariam Hovsepyan is an attorney with over 10 years of experience of legal advisory to public and private entities, both with international and local stakeholders, operating in various industry sectors in Armenia. Starting her career in Banking Sector of Armenia she then pursued a path in the consulting sector allowing her to gain experience in various industries. From 2017 to 2020, she acted as an Associate Partner at “Ter-Tachatyan” Legal and Business Consulting Firm providing legal advisory to local and foreign clients in conjunction with global consulting firms. Mariam has extensive experience in the field of Information and Communication Technologies, Science and Technologies, Asset Management, Philanthropy, Creative Industries, F&B, Tourism and Hospitality.

  • Gayane is a management consultant with over 10 years of senior management experience in private equity and venture philanthropy. She has more than 5 years of experience at a Big4 company, providing business advisory to clients operating in various industry sectors in Southern Caucasus. From 2016 to 2021, Gayane led the program development and impact management and measurement function at IDeA Foundation, a private charity foundation with over $700M invested in development programs impacting various sectors in Armenia. Gayane has extensive record in investment consultancy in Urban Development, Science and Technology, Tourism and Healthcare.

Sector Capabilities

  • Science, Technology, and Innovation

  • Charity and Philanthropy

  • Creative Industries

  • Food and Beverages

  • Tourism and Hospitality

  • Banking and Finance

Our Clients