Varoujan Avedikian: A Leading Lawyer in Armenia
Experience
Varoujan Avedikian has been the Managing Partner of Andersen in Armenia since 2018. He has more than two decades of experience in banking, capital markets, and insurance law, as well as financial regulation and public policy. Prior to his role at Andersen, Avedikian served as the General Counsel of the Central Bank of Armenia for 12 years (2006 – 2018). During his tenure, he spearheaded numerous far-reaching reforms within Armenia’s financial sector.
Specialty
Varoujan Avedikian specializes in corporate, commercial, and financial transactions. His practice areas include corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business and financial regulation, venture, and private equity financing. He is particularly adept at handling complex financing transactions and regulatory matters.
Education
Varoujan Avedikian holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard Kennedy School. He also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from both Boston University and the University of Leicester. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Nicosia.
Achievements and Recognition
- Awards:
- \”Highly Regarded\” lawyer status by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) in 2023 and 2022.
- Individual distinctions for his capabilities, achievements, and sector presence by Chambers & Partners in 2024.
- Industry Rankings:
- Band 2 in General Business Law (Global Guide 2024) and Band 2 in Europe Guide 2024 by Chambers & Partners.
- Leadership Roles:
- Office Managing Partner at Andersen Global in Armenia since 2012.
- Contributions to Award-Winning Projects:
- Led the team for the development of corporate management culture in Armenia at the Armenian Institute from 2018 to 2020.
- Notable Contributions:
- Assisted with complex financing transactions and regulatory matters.
- Major Case Successes:
- Appointed as an independent board director at Evocabank, where he was recognized for his expertise in Corporate Governance.
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