English Law Day in Yerevan 2025

English Law Day in Yerevan 2025
ABBC News
5
September
,
2025
Yerevan, RA

On 2 September 2025, English Law Day gathered leading UK legal professionals, international experts, and Armenian business leaders at the Armenia Marriott Hotel for a comprehensive discussion on English law, international dispute resolution, and their significance for Armenia’s evolving legal and business environment.


Event Highlights

The conference was organised by the British Embassy Yerevan, the Armenian British Business Chamber, and HAP Law Firm, with the support of the UK Department for Business and Trade. The event served as a platform for exploring how English law continues to influence international commercial relations and how Armenian businesses can benefit from global best practices in arbitration, dispute resolution, and cross-border transactions.

The day opened with remarks from Hayk Hovhannisyan (Managing Partner, HAP Law Firm),
Paul Morris (Chargé d'Affaires (a.i.), British Embassy Yerevan) and Lilit Tadevosyan (President of the Court of Cassation of the Republic of Armenia).Their contributions set the stage for a day of meaningful dialogue focused on strengthening legal cooperation and deepening Armenia’s engagement with international legal frameworks.

The programme continued with presentations from distinguished experts:

  • James Lewis (Partner, Fieldfisher)

  • Hayk Kupelyants (Lecturer, King’s College London, CIGAD)

  • Julian Cohen (Barrister & Arbitrator, Resolution Chambers)

  • Harout J. Sama (Of Counsel, DLA Piper)

  • Natalia Vygovskaya ( Director, DLA Piper)

  • Sergey Alekhin (Partner, ELWI).

Together, these speakers explored key developments in international law, emerging trends in arbitration, and practical considerations for businesses navigating global markets.

The event concluded with a dedicated B2B networking lunch, creating valuable opportunities for Armenian and UK professionals to exchange insights, build connections, and explore potential avenues for collaboration.


Looking ahead                    

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