Arsen Hovhannisyan
Lawyer
Yerevan,ER
Summary
A highly accomplished legal professional with a robust academic foundation and over a decade of experience spanning legal consultancy, competition law, corporate governance, and international arbitration. Demonstrated expertise in legal drafting, litigation, and advising high-profile organizations, including government entities, international institutions, and leading private enterprises. A published scholar with significant teaching experience, committed to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals and advancing the legal field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Managing Partner
BLC Group Law Firm
Yerevan, Armenia
02.2019 - Current
- Lead the firm's strategic growth, building a reputable practice focused on corporate law, competition law, and dispute resolution
- Represented clients in high-stakes litigation and international arbitration
- Advised businesses on regulatory compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and bankruptcy proceedings
- Spearheaded business development initiatives, expanding the client base and firm's regional influence
- Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company.
Assistant Professor (2017-Present) / Lecturer (2015-2016)
Yerevan State University
Yerevan, Armenia
01.2017 - Current
- Delivered lectures in civil law, mentoring students and fostering critical thinking in legal disciplines
- Conducted research and published extensively in the fields of corporate and competition law
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
Legal Advisor
Alfa-Pharm CJSC
, Armenia
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided legal guidance to one of Armenia's leading pharmaceutical companies, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
- Drafted and negotiated contracts, ensuring the company's interests were safeguarded
- Represented the company in dispute resolution and contract enforcement
- Enhanced client satisfaction with timely and accurate legal advice on various matters.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive risk management strategies for organizations.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
Expert
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
, Armenia
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Analyzed legal frameworks affecting agriculture and trade to align with international best practices
- Drafted policies promoting sustainable development in agriculture
- Advised stakeholders on the legal implications of international trade agreements
Consultant
Corporate and Public Management Consulting (EU Project)
Yerevan, Armenia
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Contributed to corporate governance reforms under an EU-funded development project
- Drafted and reviewed legal frameworks to enhance public administration and corporate efficiency
Deputy Head and Private Law Expert
Legislative Development and Legal Research Foundation, Ministry of Justice
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Led private law research initiatives and developed legal frameworks to modernize national legislation
- Supervised teams responsible for drafting legislation and analyzing its societal impacts
Expert
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducted in-depth research on population law, focusing on compliance with international human rights standards
- Developed policy recommendations addressing demographic challenges
Deputy Head of Legal Department / Head of Administrative Proceedings Division
SCPEC RA
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed administrative proceedings for economic competition cases, ensuring compliance with competition law
- Advised the commission on policy development and enforcement strategies
Chief Specialist of Legal Department
SCPEC RA
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Played a pivotal role in analyzing and resolving complex legal cases in the realm of competition law
- Supported legislative amendments to strengthen economic competition policies
Legal Expert / Leading Specialist of Legal Department
SCPEC RA
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Drafted legal opinions and contributed to antitrust investigations
- Monitored compliance with national competition laws and regulations
Education
Master's degree - Business Law
Yerevan State University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor's degree -
Yerevan State University
01.2008 - 01.2012
PhD - Private Law
Yerevan State University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Skills
Arbitration
Mediation
Investor relations
Strategic planning
Regulatory Compliance
Contract Drafting and Review
Legal Research
Negotiation
Fields of practice
- Competition and Antitrust Law
- International Arbitration
- Corporate and Business Law
- Bankruptcy Proceedings
- Construction and Real Estate Law
- Civil and Administrative Litigation
Publications
- Antimonopoly Compliance in the Republic of Armenia, Bulletin of Yerevan State University, No. 2, 2023
- Certain Issues Regarding the Bankruptcy Proceedings of an Absent Debtor, Bulletin of YSU, 2022, https://doi.org/10.46991/BYSU:C/2022.13.1.030
- Legal Regulation Issues of the Reorganization of Corporate Legal Entities in the Republic of Armenia (Using the Example of Commercial Companies), 2021, Hayrapet Publishing House, monograph
- The Problem of Prohibiting Anticompetitive Agreements in the Republic of Armenia, Collection of Materials from the Conference of the Faculty of Law of YSU, 2(2), 2018, YSU, Yerevan, 2019, 162-175
- Avetisyan V., Hovhannisyan A., Certain Issues Regarding the Protection of the Rights of Participants of Banks Being Reorganized by Merger, Judicial Authority, January-February 1-2 (211-212), 2017, 60-67
- Certain Issues of Mandatory Reorganization of Legal Entities in the Republic of Armenia, Collection of Materials from the 2016 Session of Postgraduate and Doctoral Students of the Faculty of Law of YSU, Yerevan, YSU Publishing, 2017, 147-171
- Certain Issues Regarding the Protection of Shareholders' Rights in Corporate Legal Entities Undergoing Reorganization, State and Law, No. 1 (75), Yerevan, 2017, 38-47
- Succession of Civil and Administrative Liability in the Reorganization of Corporate Legal Entities, Collection of Materials from the 2015 Session of Postgraduate and Doctoral Students of the Faculty of Law of YSU, Yerevan, YSU Publishing, 2016, 132-146
- The Impact of Reorganization of Corporate Legal Entities on Ensuring Healthy Competition in Markets (Legal Aspects), Collection of Materials from the 2014 Session of Postgraduate and Doctoral Students of the Faculty of Law of YSU, Yerevan, YSU Publishing, 2015, 158-178
Lawdraftingcontributions
- Law 'On State Administration System Bodies' and related laws
- Law 'On the Structure and Activities of the Government' and related laws
- Constitutional law 'On Referendum'
- Amendments to law 'On Protection of Economic Competition'
Timeline
Consultant
Corporate and Public Management Consulting (EU Project)
10.2019 - 12.2019
Expert
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
07.2019 - 01.2020
Managing Partner
BLC Group Law Firm
02.2019 - Current
Legal Advisor
Alfa-Pharm CJSC
10.2018 - 01.2021
Expert
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
03.2018 - 06.2018
Deputy Head and Private Law Expert
Legislative Development and Legal Research Foundation, Ministry of Justice
02.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant Professor (2017-Present) / Lecturer (2015-2016)
Yerevan State University
01.2017 - Current
Deputy Head of Legal Department / Head of Administrative Proceedings Division
SCPEC RA
06.2016 - 02.2017
Chief Specialist of Legal Department
SCPEC RA
10.2015 - 06.2016
PhD - Private Law
Yerevan State University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Legal Expert / Leading Specialist of Legal Department
SCPEC RA
04.2012 - 10.2015
Master's degree - Business Law
Yerevan State University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor's degree -
Yerevan State University
01.2008 - 01.2012
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