LEF network Azerbaijan

Webinar: Legal Protection of Sales Investments in Azerbaijan

We are pleased to invite you to the next webinar in our ongoing series: “Legal Protection of Sales Investments in Azerbaijan”, organized by the LEF Network Azerbaijan (Interreg Central Baltic Programme) and STANNUM International Training & Consulting.

This webinar will provide essential guidance on the legal frameworks governing franchising, agency agreements, and joint ventures in Azerbaijan. Participants will gain practical insights into how to structure and safeguard commercial partnerships, draft effective contracts, and protect their investments. Whether you are planning to expand into Azerbaijan through franchising, working with agents and distributors, or forming joint ventures, this session will help you navigate legal risks and build strong, compliant business relationships.

Date & Time: 29.04.2025, at 9:00–11:00 AM (Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki time, GMT+2)

Location: Microsoft Teams platform.

The webinar will cover the following topics:

  • Laws and regulations for franchising and agency agreements in Azerbaijan
  • Key features and registration requirements for franchise agreements
  • Roles, rights, and obligations in agency agreements
  • Risk mitigation and best practices in drafting contracts
  • Legal structures and types of business partnerships and joint ventures
  • Key clauses in shareholders’ agreements and governance mechanisms
  • Investment protection strategies in joint ventures
  • Profit-sharing, capital contribution, and exit strategies in JV agreements

Expert: Mr. Emil Gezalov, Legal & Compliance Professional in Azerbaijan.

Participation fee: This webinar is free of charge.

Registering: To register for the webinar, please click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvrMDXL5sSVcpefrTLrW0TBzuyjUSsOtsZDEPVBYl1tR9vPQ/viewform (link will be provided after registration via e-mail).

About the LEF network Azerbaijan Project

LEF network Azerbaijan Interreg Central Baltic programme project is a crucial step towards promoting innovation and boosting the bio-economy in the Central Baltic area by organizing export cooperation with Azerbaijan region by collaboration between businesses and support organizations. This joint effort will not only benefit enterprises looking to enter the Azerbaijani market but also contribute to the overall economic growth of all participating countries. The project is co-financed by the Interreg Central Baltic programme.

Project Goals

The primary goal of the LEF Network Azerbaijan project is to establish agreements between mature SMEs in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Azerbaijan.

Project partners

  • Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry – leading organization;
  • Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
  • Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland;
  • Caspian Energy Club project partner in Azerbaijan.

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out: Mr. Mikko Lehtonen mikko.lehtonen@samk.fi