ARSEN HOVHANNISYAN

Senior Partner | Armenia, UAE

Key Practice Areas

Corporate, M&A, Tax, Natural Resources, Government Investigations and Crisis Management, 
Restructuring and Bankruptcy, Dispute resolution

A lawyer and Attorney-at-Law with more than 15 years of professional experience in both public administration and legal practice. Initially worked within state authorities, gaining substantial experience in governmental and regulatory matters, and later transitioned into active legal practice and advocacy.

Particularly specialized in legislative drafting and legal policy development, with extensive experience in analyzing, developing, and improving regulatory frameworks and legal acts. Also possesses professional experience in the field of competition law, antitrust regulation, market oversight, and compliance matters.

Experienced in providing legal counsel to both corporate and individual clients, representing clients’ interests, and delivering practical, strategic, and business-oriented legal solutions in complex legal and regulatory environments.

EDUCATION

Yerevan State University — PhD in Law
Yerevan State University — Master’s Degree in Jurisprudence, with Honors
Yerevan State University — Bachelor’s Degree in Jurisprudence, with Honors

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Professor / Lecturer, Yerevan State University (since 2017)
  • Member, Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia (since 2019) 

LANGUAGES

Armenian | English | Russian