Kanan Safarli

Spectrum has been focused, since its foundation, on providing the best possible legal advice and service to its clients. The firm has firmly positioned itself among leading national law firms and has been distinct in dedication to be effective and efficient in meeting client expectations and providing quality services. It offers experience and expertise in a wide spectrum of areas and legal disciplines representing clients ranging from individuals to international institutions and from local companies to major multinationals doing business in Azerbaijan and government agencies.

Spectrum is managed by Kanan Safarli, who has been active in legal services market in Azerbaijan since it acquired independence. He participated in many international business projects rendering high quality professional services first as a sole entrepreneur, then as associate with Schultze Law offices (1995-1997) and Ledingham Chalmers (1997-2004) and thereafter as in-house counsel in a British-Azerbaijani joint venture operating an onshore oil-field and then in company implementing a cement factory development project. In 2003 he established his own practice by way of formation of Spectrum.

Spectrum’s practice area covers the entire spectrum of legal services involving Azerbaijani and International law. The firm’s practice encompasses all aspects of Azerbaijani law and it possesses proven experience in assisting foreign investors on their business activities in Azerbaijan. The firm’s experience is based on an in-depth understanding of the legal system of Azerbaijan, local business environment and includes corporate law, commercial law, contracts, conflict of laws (international private law) and international public law, administrative law, labour law, criminal law, administrative and legal procedures.

In addition to general legal advice, Spectrum has to offer to its clients vast experience in provision of effective dispute settlement and litigation services both in the courts and state bodies of the Republic of Azerbaijan and foreign arbitration institutions.