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We are a modern law firm specializing in technology law, corporate law, and M&A.

Ironwood Consulting is a partner that understands clients’ legal needs and supports business growth and digital transformation. At the intersection of law, technology, commerce, and innovation, we provide solutions to complex legal issues with a flexible and strategic approach.

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About Us

Ironwood Consulting is a modern Azerbaijani law firm. We operate at the intersection of law and technology. Our team has a deep understanding of complex transactions, the importance of quality legal services, and the challenges of investment, commerce, and corporate governance, delivering innovative and strategic legal solutions.

We approach legal issues not only within the framework of litigation but also from a preventive and strategic perspective. Our goal is to deliver value to our clients and grow together with them. By reducing and sometimes anticipating legal risks, we strive to create new opportunities for our clients.

Our Practice Areas

From technology to contracts – we are by your side in every area of law

Technology Law and Digital Contracts

  • SaaS, platform, and software agreements
  • Privacy policies and user agreements
  • Legal structuring for startups and legal-tech projects

Contract Law and Regulatory Compliance

  • Drafting and review of various types of contracts
  • Partnership, distribution, and franchising agreements
  • Regulatory compliance and risk management

Commercial Disputes and Litigation Representation

  • Legal analysis, mediation, and enforcement-stage support in alternative dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration)
  • Preparation of claims in commercial and corporate disputes, evidence collection, and management of court proceedings
  • Conducting negotiations between parties, drafting mutual agreements, and legal oversight of their implementation

Corporate Law and Startup Support

  • Registration of legal entities, formalization of organizational changes, and new legal forms
  • Development of legal structuring models and compliance advice for local and foreign investors
  • Drafting and review of incorporation and investment agreements, legal support of agreements between parties

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Comprehensive legal support for transactions involving the purchase and sale of companies, shares, and assets
  • Conducting legal due diligence within M&A transactions and negotiating contract terms
  • Managing post-merger integration processes with legal support and transforming the corporate structure of the company
Our Values

Reliable and high-quality legal services are based on solid values and a principled approach

Strategic Vision

We not only provide legal support but also actively participate in shaping and implementing our clients’ business strategy.

Quality First

For us, quality is not a random outcome but a core principle. Every service we provide must deliver real benefits and added value.

Technology-Oriented Approach

We are applying the future of law today — delivering legal solutions in the environment of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and innovation.

Individual Approach

We provide legal solutions tailored to each client’s needs and expectations. For us, there is no standard approach — every case is unique.

Our Team

Our team consists of lawyers specialized in technology and commercial law with extensive experience.

Ruslan Mukhtarov

Ruslan Mukhtarov

“Ruslan Mukhtarov is a seasoned legal professional with nearly two decades of experience in Azerbaijani and international legal practice, with a particular focus on commercial law, fintech, legal tech, and corporate advisory services. He has successfully led and advised on high-value transactions, corporate structuring, cross-border investments, and complex litigation matters.”

Founding Partner

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Ruslan Mukhtarov

Ilya Murzinov

Ilya Murzinov

“Ilya Murzinov is a legal professional with over 20 years of experience across Azerbaijani, Russian, English, and international law. He has held managerial roles at major global consulting firms and industry leaders, including more than 4 years as Head of Legal at a Big4 firm and a leading fintech company in Azerbaijan.”

Ilya Murzinov

Takhmina Islamova

Takhmina Islamova

“Takhmina Islamova is a Junior Associate at Ironwood Consulting. She supports the firm’s litigation and advisory practices with legal research, client communication, and drafting of legal documents. She brings diverse experience from both the public and private legal sectors in Azerbaijan.”

Junior Associate

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Takhmina Islamova

Khadija Imranova

Khadija Imranova

“Khadija Imranova is an External Senior Associate at Ironwood Consulting, specializing in Tech Law, Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and emerging technologies. Her legal expertise bridges advanced academic research with practical legal consultancy across digital and high-tech sectors.”

External Senior Associate

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Khadija Imranova