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- [Employer to Pay More Than AMD 10,000,000 for Violating Employee Rights](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/employee-rights-violation-employment-dispute/): Employee rights violation case in Armenia: court confirmed employer misconduct and ordered compensation exceeding AMD 10 million for the employee.
- [Victory in the Administrative Court of Armenia: Prosecutor’s Claim Dismissed Due to Limitation Period](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/limitation-period-administrative-court-case/): Administrative Court of Armenia terminated proceedings due to the limitation period. LSA successfully protected the client’s property rights.
- [Armenia’s iGaming Licensing Requirements: What Foreign Investors Should Consider](https://www.lsa.am/articles/igaming-licensing-armenia/): Learn about iGaming licensing in Armenia, requirements for foreign investors, KYC/AML compliance, gaming regulations, and legal considerations.
- [Victory in a Land Dispute Against the Cadastre Committee of Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/victory-in-land-dispute-against-cadastre-committee/): The Administrative Court ordered the Cadastre Committee to register ownership rights after fully granting our claim in a land dispute case.
- [A Solid Legal Foundation for Your Future Happiness: Legal Support for Surrogacy in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/articles/legal-support-for-surrogacy-in-armenia/): Legal support for surrogacy in Armenia: contracts, notarization, civil registry process, and full protection of parental rights.
- [Trademark Registration Invalidated Due to Non-Use | LSA](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/trademark-registration-invalidated-due-to-non-use/): The court invalidated the registration of the ZANGA trademark due to non-use, fully granting our client's claim.
- [Treating the Seizure of a Legal Entity’s Bank Account Funds as a “Frozen” or “Blocked” Bank Account Is Unlawful: Prosecutor’s Office Upholds Defense Complaint](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/treating-bank-account-seizure-as-freezing-is-unlawful/): Բանկային հաշվի «սառեցումը» անօրինական է. դատախազության որոշում
- [Andranik Mnatsakanyan Speaks at the 2026 AEA Congress in Paris](https://www.lsa.am/event/andranik-mnatsakanyan-speaks-at-aea-paris-congress-2026/): SA Partner and Attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan represented Armenia and LSA Law Firm at the AEA Congress in Paris, addressing an international legal audience.
- [On May 21, Arsen Sardaryan, CEO of LSA Law, was invited to the Embassy of Egypt to participate in a wonderful event dedicated to Africa Day.](https://www.lsa.am/event/event-dedicated-to-africa-day/): On May 21, Arsen Sardaryan, CEO of LSA Law, was invited to the Embassy of Egypt to participate in a wonderful event dedicated to Africa Day.
- [Administrative Court of Armenia Dismisses Prosecutor General’s Claim Against Our Client](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/administrative-court-dismisses-prosecutor-generals-claim/): The Administrative Court of Armenia dismissed the Prosecutor General's claim against our client, accepting the legal arguments presented by the defense.
- [Acquittal Verdict in a Drug Smuggling and Drug Trafficking Case](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/acquittal-verdict-drug-smuggling-criminal-case/): The Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan issued an acquittal verdict in a drug smuggling and illegal drug trafficking criminal case.
- [Foreign Nationals Who Submitted Forged Ethnic Certificates for Armenian Citizenship May Face Criminal Liability Through In Absentia Proceedings Without Traveling to Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/armenia-citizenship-fraud-in-absentia-defense/): Foreign nationals who have submitted false information regarding their ethnicity to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Armenia (RA) may be held criminally liable through in absentia proceedings, without the requirement of being physically present in Armenia.
- [Interview with LSA company lawyer Edgar Ayvazyan on issues related to extradition.](https://www.lsa.am/speech/interview-with-lsa-company-lawyer-edgar-ayvazyan-on-issues-related-to-extradition/): Interview with LSA company lawyer Edgar Ayvazyan on issues related to extradition.
- [The Administrative Court ruled to oblige the Ministry of Defense to provide our client, serviceman A.A., with the apartment he is entitled to under the law.](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/the-administrative-court-ruled-to-oblige-the-ministry-of-defense-to-provide-our-client-serviceman-a-a-with-the-apartment-he-is-entitled-to-under-the-law/): The Administrative Court ruled to oblige the Ministry of Defense to provide our client, serviceman A.A., with the apartment he is entitled to under the law.
- [We are pleased to announce that LSA Law Firm has been recognized by the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 international rankings as one of the leading law firms in Armenia.](https://www.lsa.am/event/we-are-pleased-to-announce-that-lsa-law-firm-has-been-recognized-by-the-legal-500-emea-2026-international-rankings-as-one-of-the-leading-law-firms-in-armenia/): We are pleased to announce that LSA Law Firm has been recognized by the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 international rankings as one of the leading law firms in Armenia.
- [The prosecutor’s appeal seeking to keep our client, accused of serious crimes, in detention has been dismissed, and days later administrative supervision was applied to our client.](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-prosecutors-appeal-seeking-to-keep-our-client-accused-of-serious-crimes-in-detention-has-been-dismissed-and-days-later-administrative-supervision-was-applied-to-our-client/): The prosecutor’s appeal seeking to keep our client, accused of serious crimes, in detention has been dismissed, and days later administrative supervision was applied to our client.
- [A sentence of 5 years and 5 months for drug use. Justice Index: 4.](https://www.lsa.am/event/a-sentence-of-5-years-and-5-months-for-drug-use-justice-index-4/): A sentence of 5 years and 5 months for drug use.
- [The Court of Appeal recorded the absence of reasonable suspicion in the case of our client who had been unjustly accused of money laundering.](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-court-recorded-the-absence-of-reasonable-suspicion-in-the-case-of-our-client-who-had-been-unjustly-accused-of-money-laundering/): The court recorded the absence of reasonable suspicion in the case of our client who had been unjustly accused of money laundering
- [Legal Issues in Extradition Cases](https://www.lsa.am/speech/legal-issues-in-extradition-cases/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTv7HD_BfU
- [After Losing in the Court of First Instance in a Claim for Recovery of More Than AMD 8,500,000, the Claimant Applied to “LSA” Law Firm and Achieved Success in the Civil Court of Appeal](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/after-losing-in-the-court-of-first-instance-in-a-claim-for-recovery-of-more-than-amd-8500000-the-claimant-applied-to-lsa-law-firm-and-achieved-success-in-the-civil-court-of-appeal/): After Losing in the Court of First Instance in a Claim for Recovery of More Than AMD 8,500,000, the Claimant Applied to “LSA” Law Firm and Achieved Success in the Civil Court of Appeal
- [Abolition of Special Residency Status in the Republic of Armenia from August 2026: What Investors and Foreign Employees Need to Know](https://www.lsa.am/articles/abolition-of-special-residency-status-in-the-republic-of-armenia-from-august-2026-what-investors-and-foreign-employees-need-to-know/): Starting August 1, 2026, Armenia plans to implement a large-scale reform of its migration and residency status system.
- [How a conscientious supplier ended up on the blacklist.](https://www.lsa.am/event/how-a-conscientious-supplier-ended-up-on-the-blacklist/): Mikayel Matsakyan, Director of ‘Alfa Pharm Import,’ and Arsen Sardaryan, attorney at ‘LSA’ Law Firm, presented the legal and practical issues arising in the public procurement process on the program ‘Justice Index – Episode 3
- [Our Client, Accused of Serious Crimes,Released from Detention](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-accused-of-serious-crimesreleased-from-detention/): Our Client, Accused of Serious Crimes,
Released from Detention
- [ANOTHER VICTORY IN A CRIMINAL CASE CONCERNING TAX EVASION.THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AGAINST OUR CLIENT ON CHARGES OF TAX EVASION IN THE AMOUNT EXCEEDING AMD 556,000,000 WAS TERMINATED ON EXONERATIVE GROUNDS](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/another-victory-in-a-criminal-case-concerning-tax-evasion-the-criminal-prosecution-against-our-client-on-charges-of-tax-evasion-in-the-amount-exceeding-amd-556000000-was-terminated-on-exonerative-grou/): ANOTHER VICTORY IN A CRIMINAL CASE CONCERNING TAX EVASION.
THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AGAINST OUR CLIENT ON CHARGES OF TAX EVASION IN THE AMOUNT EXCEEDING AMD 556,000,000 WAS TERMINATED ON EXONERATIVE GROUNDS
- [The extradition of our client, who was under international search, did not take place, and he returned to his country of citizenship](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-extradition-of-our-client-who-was-under-international-search-did-not-take-place-and-he-returned-to-his-country-of-citizenship/): The extradition of our client, who was under international search, did not take place, and he returned to his country of citizenship
- [Legal Risks for IT Companies Operating in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/articles/legal-risks-for-it-companies-operating-in-armenia/): Armenia has become an attractive hub for the IT and high-technology sectors thanks to favorable tax incentives, a growing pool of skilled professionals, and strong government support for the industry.
- [The Difference Between a Witness, an Arrested Person (Suspect), and an Accused Under Armenian Legislation](https://www.lsa.am/articles/the-difference-between-a-witness-an-arrested-person-suspect-and-an-accused-under-armenian-legislation/): According to Armenian legislation, particularly the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia (CPC), the procedural statuses of a witness, an arrested person (suspect), and an accused represent clearly distinct positions within criminal proceedings.
- [The criminal prosecution against our client on charges of tax evasion exceeding AMD 2.8 billion has been terminated, and the criminal proceedings have been closed on rehabilitative grounds](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-criminal-prosecution-against-our-client-on-charges-of-tax-evasion-exceeding-amd-2-8-billion-has-been-terminated-and-the-criminal-proceedings-have-been-closed-on-rehabilitative-grounds/): The criminal prosecution against our client on charges of tax evasion exceeding AMD 2.8 billion has been terminated, and the criminal proceedings have been closed on rehabilitative grounds
- [House Arrest vs. Pre-Trial Detention in Armenia: Key Differences and Defense Strategy](https://www.lsa.am/articles/house-arrest-vs-pre-trial-detention-in-armenia-key-differences-and-defense-strategy/): When a person is subject to criminal prosecution in Armenia, the court selects a preventive measure.
- [Justice Index – Episode 2](https://www.lsa.am/event/16025/): The lawyers of LSA present the legislative and practical issues of the Republic of Armenia relating to extradition, in particular the apparent violations of the principle of reciprocity in connection with extradition, as well as the systemic problem of the mechanical application of detention as a preventive measure in extradition cases.
- [What to Do If You Are Arrested in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/articles/what-to-do-if-you-are-arrested-in-armenia/): Arrest is a stressful and often intimidating situation, especially if you are not fully familiar with the legal procedures and your rights in the Republic of Armenia.
- [Our client, unjustly accused of a particularly serious crime, has been released from prolonged detention](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-unjustly-accused-of-a-particularly-serious-crime-has-been-released-from-prolonged-detention/): In the criminal proceedings that have been under investigation for a long period of time by the Main Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, public criminal prosecution was initiated in July 2025 against R.N., a client of our firm’s attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan, under Article 296, Part 3, Point 3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, for the alleged commission of a particularly serious crime (money laundering on an especially large scale). In addition, detention was applied to him as a preventive measure.
- [The Civil Court of Appeal Restored Our Client’s Violated Property Right to an Inherited Apartment](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/the-civil-court-of-appeal-restored-our-clients-violated-property-right-to-an-inherited-apartment/): In civil case No. ED/57083/02/21, examined by the Court of General Jurisdiction of First Instance of Yerevan, the court of first instance had upheld the claim filed against our client and recognized the claimant as an heir who had accepted the inheritance on the basis of factual possession, thereby declaring invalid the state registration of ¾ of our client A.B.’s ownership right. The court had also dismissed our counterclaim seeking the eviction of the unlawful possessor(s) of the apartment.
- [Extradition Detention in Armenia: When Formal Legality Becomes a Human Rights Violation](https://www.lsa.am/articles/extradition-detention-in-armenia-when-formal-legality-becomes-a-human-rights-violation/): Extradition lies at the intersection of international cooperation and fundamental human rights. Armenia is no exception.
- [The court decided to evict the individuals who were unlawfully occupying our client’s land plot](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/the-court-decided-to-evict-the-individuals-who-were-unlawfully-occupying-our-clients-land-plot/): A resident of Kotayk Province had filed a lawsuit against our client, E.T., demanding recognition of ownership based on acquisitive prescription. Our office’s attorney, Edgar Ayvazyan, who represents E.T., filed a counterclaim requesting the eviction of the individuals who had unlawfully seized our client’s land plot.
- [Justice Index – Episode 1](https://www.lsa.am/event/justice-index-episode-1/): An employer has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for beating an employee and is also required to compensate for the damage caused to the employee.
- [Justice Index](https://www.lsa.am/event/justice-index/): LSA is launching a new program called “Justice Index.” Throughout the episodes, the attorneys of the LSS office will present interesting cases from their legal practice and aim to make the judiciary more recognizable by highlighting both negative and positive perspectives.
- [Our client, accused of a serious crime, will remain free](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-accused-of-a-serious-crime-will-remain-free-2/): In December 2025, in the criminal case being investigated by the Arabkir Division of the Yerevan City Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee, our law firm’s lawyer, Andranik Mnatsakanyan, represented the interests of D.E., who had been charged with a serious crime under Article 166, Part 2, Points 5 and 10 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia—namely, causing serious bodily harm to another person through hooliganism by a group of persons. A motion was also submitted to the Yerevan City Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction regarding the application of pretrial detention as a preventive measure against D.E.
- [Victory Against the Compulsory Enforcement Service](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/victory-against-the-compulsory-enforcement-service/): The Compulsory Enforcement Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia had refused to lift the restrictions imposed on the property jointly owned by our client, H.P. As a result, the other co-owner filed a claim with the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia, seeking to oblige the Compulsory Enforcement Service to terminate the enforcement proceedings. Within the framework of this case, H.P. was involved as a third party, and his interests before the court were represented by our law firm’s attorneys, Arsen Sardaryan and Edgar Ayvazyan.
- [Our client acquitted in a criminal case will also receive full compensation for unlawful detention and prosecution](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-acquitted-in-a-criminal-case-will-also-receive-full-compensation-for-unlawful-detention-and-prosecution/): On May 24, 2024, we reported the termination of the criminal prosecution against our client A.Gh. on the basis of acquittal.
- [Release from detention at the stage of preliminary court hearings](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/release-from-detention-at-the-stage-of-preliminary-court-hearings/): On November 27, 2025, during the preliminary hearing, the Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan examined the issue of the preventive measure applied to A.V., the client of our office’s attorneys Arsen Sardaryan and Edgar Ayvazyan, who is accused of committing serious and medium-gravity crimes. The court decided to lift the detention and to apply bail and a restriction on leaving as preventive measures.
- [22 MILLION AMD COMPENSATION FOR VIOLATION OF APARTMENT HANDOVER DEADLINE BY DEVELOPER](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/22-million-amd-compensation-for-violation-of-apartment-handover-deadline-by-developer/): On April 25, 2024, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of G.P., the client of LSA Company (attorney: Arpine Gevorgyan), with the Court of General Jurisdiction of the First Instance of Yerevan, against a development company. The claim was submitted for the recovery of a monetary amount due to the delay in handing over the apartment of our company's client, G.P.
- [Examples from case law on trademarks](https://www.lsa.am/event/examples-from-case-law-on-trademarks/): LSA company’s attorney, Arpine Gevorgyan, presents interesting examples from judicial practice related to trademarks.
- [THE APPELLATE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT ANNULLED THE DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT ON SUSPENDING THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/the-appellate-administrative-court-annulled-the-decision-of-the-administrative-court-on-suspending-the-construction-permit/): Construction is a process during which various issues and problems may arise both in the documentation stage and in the actual implementation. From the very beginning, it goes through different stages, the main goal of which is to protect the rights of natural and legal persons during and after construction, and to prevent possible violations.
- [At the SCJ session, lawyer Andranik Mnatsakanyan responds to a question from an SCJ member](https://www.lsa.am/speech/at-the-scj-session-lawyer-andranik-mnatsakanyan-responds-to-a-question-from-an-scj-member/): Excerpt from the SCJ session concerning the examination of the issue of holding a judge disciplinarily liable: the judge’s lawyer, Andranik Mnatsakanyan, responds to a question from SCJ member Meri Hambardzumyan.
- [The claim filed by the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Armenia was rejected](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/the-claim-filed-by-the-prosecutor-generals-office-of-the-republic-of-armenia-was-rejected/): The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Armenia had filed a lawsuit against our client, seeking to declare the 2012 auction invalid and to apply the consequences of invalidity (civil case No. HKD/0174/02/25).
- [The charge against our client D.A., who was accused of a serious crime, has been changed to a charge of a less serious offense.](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-charge-against-our-client-d-a-who-was-accused-of-a-serious-crime-has-been-changed-to-a-charge-of-a-less-serious-offense/): During the criminal proceedings conducted at the Investigative Division of Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts, a charge had been brought against our law office’s client, D.A., represented by attorney Edgar Ayvazyan, for the illegal sale of narcotics (under Article 393, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia). A preventive measure of house arrest had been applied to him.
- [Presumption of a Lawyer’s Good Faith Recorded by the Administrative Court of Appeal](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/presumption-of-a-lawyers-good-faith-recorded-by-the-administrative-court-of-appeal/): From the perspective of legal development, Judge Hayk Khachatryan of the Administrative Court of Appeal made a valuable decision in case No. VD/14392/05/25.
- [Accounting and Tax Compliance: The Key to Keeping Your Company Law-Abiding](https://www.lsa.am/articles/accounting-and-tax-compliance-the-key-to-keeping-your-company-law-abiding/): In today’s business environment, a company’s success depends not only on sales or management efficiency but also on financial discipline.
- [At the Supreme Judicial Council session, lawyer Andranik Mnatsakanyan’s important observation](https://www.lsa.am/speech/at-the-supreme-judicial-council-session-lawyer-andranik-mnatsakanyans-important-observation/): Excerpt from the SJC session regarding the examination of the issue of holding a judge disciplinarily liable: the important observation made by the judge’s lawyer, Andranik Mnatsakanyan.
- [Protection of the Accused in Armenia: What Everyone Should Know](https://www.lsa.am/articles/protection-of-the-accused-in-armenia-what-everyone-should-know/): Being accused in a criminal case is not only a serious legal challenge but also a significant psychological test.
- [Investors’ Rights and State Guarantees: What You Need to Know](https://www.lsa.am/articles/investors-rights-and-state-guarantees-what-you-need-to-know/): In recent years, Armenia’s legal framework for the protection and promotion of investments has been significantly strengthened, aiming to ensure legal security for both local and foreign investors.
- [Our foreign client released from custody and sentenced to a fine](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-foreign-client-released-from-custody-and-sentenced-to-a-fine/): In October 2025, a foreign citizen, Y.C., applied to our law office to represent his interests in a criminal case that had been investigated by the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia and submitted to the court with an indictment.
- [Our client, who was acquitted in a criminal case, will receive compensation of 2,200,000 AMD from the Republic of Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/thanks-to-the-efforts-of-our-lawyers-the-acquitted-defendant-will-also-receive-compensation-for-677-days-of-detention/): In the judicial practice of the Republic of Armenia, a stable approach has gradually developed regarding the provision of compensation to individuals acquitted in criminal proceedings. Nearly four years ago, our client A.Gh., who was acquitted, had been held in detention for 677 days; in addition, a search had been conducted at his home.
- [The 1.5-year imprisonment was replaced with community service](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-1-5-year-imprisonment-was-replaced-with-community-service/): On September 30, 2025, the Criminal Court of First Instance of Yerevan, presided over by Judge Arman Hovhannisyan, considered the motion submitted by our office’s attorney, Edgar Ayvazyan, to replace the sentence of 1 year and 6 months of imprisonment imposed on convict A.M. with community service, and granted it.
- [The Prosecutor’s Office once again reaffirmed that sealing the doors of a legal entity’s place of business during a search and thereby effectively suspending its operations is unlawful.](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-prosecutors-office-once-again-reaffirmed-that-sealing-the-doors-of-a-legal-entitys-place-of-business-during-a-search-and-thereby-effectively-suspending-its-operations-is-unlawful/): In another criminal proceeding, the investigative body conducted a search at the place of business of a legal entity and, at the end of the search, sealed the premises, effectively prohibiting its operation.
- [Victory Against the Insurance Company](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/victory-against-the-insurance-company-2/): The Lori Regional Court, in case No. LD/6898/02/23, partially rejected the insurance company’s claim and issued a judicial act that met the expectations of our client, Vanik Zalinian.
- [The Lawsuit Filed in Bankruptcy Proceedings to Invalidate Our Client’s Transaction Was Rejected](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/the-lawsuit-filed-in-bankruptcy-proceedings-to-invalidate-our-clients-transaction-was-rejected/): A lawsuit was filed on October 18, 2023, by the bankruptcy administrator with the Court of General Jurisdiction of the First Instance of Aragatsotn Province (RA) against our client, T. M., demanding the invalidation of a donation transaction and the application of consequences of invalidity.
- [Meeting with Ruben Harutyunyan, Founder and Director of Henderson](https://www.lsa.am/event/meeting-with-ruben-harutyunyan/): Arsen Sardaryan, Director of LSA Law Firm, had a meeting with the BScosmo Business Club and made the following post on his Facebook page:
- [Prevention and Resolution of Legal Issues in IT Companies](https://www.lsa.am/articles/prevention-and-resolution-of-legal-issues-in-it-companies/): The information technology (IT) sector in Armenia is a rapidly developing and highly competitive field.
- [How Does Armenia Regulate Illegal Construction and Property Disputes?](https://www.lsa.am/articles/how-does-armenia-regulate-illegal-construction-and-property-disputes/): In Armenia, issues related to real estate have always been a matter of public interest.
- [What punishment is prescribed for the use of deepfakes for the purpose of spreading false information?](https://www.lsa.am/articles/what-punishment-is-prescribed-for-the-use-of-deepfakes-for-the-purpose-of-spreading-false-information/): In recent years, deepfake technologies—photos, videos, and audio recordings created or altered using artificial intelligence—have rapidly spread across the internet.
- [Sealing the doors of a pharmacy or a shop as a result of a search and thereby de facto suspending its operations has been recognized by both the Court and the Prosecutor’s Office as unlawful and inadmissible](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/sealing-the-doors-of-a-pharmacy-or-a-shop-as-a-result-of-a-search-and-thereby-de-facto-suspending-its-operations-has-been-recognized-by-both-the-court-and-the-prosecutors-office-as-unlawful-and-inadmi/): In recent practice, instances have frequently been recorded where, in the context of criminal proceedings initiated particularly in relation to economic crimes, investigators have conducted searches after which the doors of business premises, such as shops or pharmacies, have been sealed and closed for an indefinite period of time, thereby de facto suspending the activities of the economic operator.
- [Dominican republic citizen released from detention based on petition of defense officer](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/dominican-republic-citizen-released-from-detention-based-on-petition-of-defense-officer/): A citizen of the Dominican Republic, Y.K., accused of attempting to illegally cross the state border of the Republic of Armenia and of using a false document, had been placed under a two-month detention by the decision of the Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan on 18.08.2025.
- [Acquittal verdict in the Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/acquittal-verdict-in-the-anti-corruption-court-of-the-republic-of-armenia/): On September 18, 2025, the Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia, presided over by Judge Sargis Petrosyan, delivered a verdict recognizing and declaring the innocence of E.N., the client of our office’s attorney Edgar Ayvazyan, who had been accused of drug trafficking and abuse of official authority.
- [Joint press conference of “Mantashyants” Business Club and “LSA” Law Firm on the legislative initiative guaranteeing the rights of entrepreneurs](https://www.lsa.am/speech/joint-press-conference-of-mantashyants-business-club-and-lsa-law-firm-on-the-legislative-initiative-guaranteeing-the-rights-of-entrepreneurs/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAYtRlO3y5U
- [How to privatize real estate when the owner has died and left no will](https://www.lsa.am/articles/how-to-privatize-real-estate-when-the-owner-has-died-and-left-no-will/): In Armenia, inheritance law and privatization procedures are regulated by clearly defined legal norms designed to protect both the continuity of the deceased person’s property rights and the interests of the lawful heirs.
- [Another Court Victory in Favor of Our Clients](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/another-court-victory-in-favor-of-our-clients/): The Civil Court of First Instance of Yerevan, Republic of Armenia (Judge Samvel Babayan) rejected the lawsuit filed against our clients T.P. and A.P. seeking the recognition of ownership rights by virtue of acquisitive prescription.
- [Our Client, Accused of a Particularly Grave Crime, Was Released From Custody](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-accused-of-a-particularly-grave-crime-was-released-from-custody/): On August 5, 2025, during a preliminary court hearing held at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan City, the court, reviewing the case of A.A., the client of our office represented by attorney Edgar Ayvazyan and accused of committing a particularly grave crime (Clause 2 of Part 3, Article 393 of the RA Criminal Code), replaced the pretrial detention with alternative preventive measures — house arrest and a travel ban. When considering the issue of changing the preventive measure, the court gave special attention to the personal characteristics of the accused, for which we thank Judge Susanna Gzogyan for her fair and humane decision.
- [How to Obtain a Residence Permit in Armenia (Work, Investment, Family)](https://www.lsa.am/articles/how-to-obtain-a-residence-permit-in-armenia-work-investment-family/): In recent years, Armenia has become an increasingly popular destination for immigration thanks to its stable environment, developing economy, and favorable legislation.
- [Our client, wrongfully accused of corruption-related and other criminal offenses, has been released from preventive measures](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-wrongfully-accused-of-corruption-related-and-other-criminal-offenses-has-been-released-from-preventive-measures/): In the framework of a criminal proceeding being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia, public criminal prosecution was initiated against our law firm’s client — medical worker L.G., represented by attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan. The charges were based on alleged commission of crimes under Article 272, Part 2, Clause 3 (accepting a bribe in the private sector for an unlawful action), Article 174, Part 1 (performing an unlawful artificial termination of pregnancy), and Article 457, Part 1 (falsifying documents) of the RA Criminal Code. A decision had also been made to detain the client for the purpose of applying arrest as a preventive measure.
- [How to Legally Register a Tech Startup in Armenia: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.lsa.am/articles/how-to-legally-register-a-tech-startup-in-armenia-a-step-by-step-guide/): Armenia’s technology sector is dynamically developing, becoming a source of inspiration for many young people and experienced professionals.
- [Leasing or Purchasing Equipment in Armenia: Which Is the Better Option in 2025?](https://www.lsa.am/articles/leasing-or-purchasing-equipment-in-armenia-which-is-the-better-option-in-2025/): Amid economic stability, technological advancement, and improvements in financial services, businesses in Armenia face a critical decision: should they purchase new equipment or lease it (acquire it through leasing)?
- [The court rejected the investigative body’s motion to arrest the director of one of Armenia’s major taxpayers](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-court-rejected-the-investigative-bodys-motion-to-arrest-the-director-of-one-of-armenias-major-taxpayers/): The subdivisions of the General Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia continue to apply strict criminal procedural measures in proceedings initiated in relation to alleged crimes against economic activity.
- [What to Do If You Disagree with a Judge’s Decision in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/articles/what-to-do-if-you-disagree-with-a-judges-decision-in-armenia/): Disagreeing with a court decision can occur in many situations—within civil, administrative, or criminal cases.
- [Protecting Children in Armenia: Legal Responsibilities of Families, Schools, and the State](https://www.lsa.am/articles/protecting-children-in-armenia-legal-responsibilities-of-families-schools-and-the-state/): Children are the foundation of every society, and their well-being and protection are the primary responsibility of the state, the community, and the family.
- [How to Legally Adopt a Child in Armenia in 2025: Process, Requirements, and Your Rights](https://www.lsa.am/articles/how-to-legally-adopt-a-child-in-armenia-in-2025-process-requirements-and-your-rights/): Adopting a child is a major responsibility and one of the highest expressions of human compassion. In Armenia, the adoption process is regulated by law and designed to ensure the best interests of the child, while also respecting the rights of both the adoptive parent(s) and the child.
- [The Court Rejected the Motion by the Investigative Committee’s Economic Crimes Department to Detain the Director of a Legal Entity](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-court-rejected-the-motion-by-the-investigative-committees-economic-crimes-department-to-detain-the-director-of-a-legal-entity/): On July 11 of this year, our client, Mr. E.V., director of a major company engaged in the production of alcoholic beverages, was arrested by the decision of an investigator from the General Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia. On the same day, he was charged with the supposed commission of a crime related to large-scale tax evasion, and a motion was submitted to the court to apply detention as a preventive measure.
- [The Illegal Termination of the Employment Contract by ‘VEEAM Armenia’ LLC Will Cost 71 million AMD](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/the-illegal-termination-of-the-employment-contract-by-veeam-armenia-llc-will-cost-71-million-amd/): Y.B., a client of "LSA" Law Firm, will receive over 71 million AMD in compensation from " VEEAM Armenia" LLC for being unlawfully dismissed from work, in accordance with the judicial act adopted and entered into force in civil case No. ED2/1514/02/24.
- [Betting & Gambling in Armenia in 2025: What’s Legal and How Online Platforms Are Regulated](https://www.lsa.am/articles/betting-gambling-in-armenia-in-2025-whats-legal-and-how-online-platforms-are-regulated/): The Armenian gambling landscape has undergone significant transformation in recent years, and understanding the 2025 regulatory framework is crucial for operators and players alike. Let’s dive into what’s legal, what’s not, and how the online gambling space is regulated in Armenia today.
- [The court rejected the investigator’s motion to detain our client](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-court-rejected-the-investigators-motion-to-detain-our-client-3/): The Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of the First Instance of Yerevan, examining the motion to apply detention as a preventive measure against our client D.A., who is accused of a grave crime (Part 1 of Article 393 of the RA Criminal Code), represented by our office attorneys Arsen Sardaryan and Edgar Ayvazyan, rejected the motion, applying alternative preventive measures — house arrest, bail, and a travel ban.
- [“Law and Strategy Advisors” and “Intcolaw Partners Shanghai” Signed a Cooperation Memorandum](https://www.lsa.am/articles/law-and-strategy-advisors-and-intcolaw-partners-shanghai-signed-a-cooperation-memorandum/): Recently, “Law and Strategy Advisors” LLC, short: “LSA” Law Firm, which provides legal services in Armenia, and “Intcolaw Partners Shanghai,” which provides legal services in China, signed a cooperation memorandum following a series of discussions. The primary aim of the cooperation is to provide high-quality and efficient legal support to clients in Armenia and China in relation to legal issues and transactions.
- [Our Client Accused of a Serious Crime Will Remain Free](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-accused-of-a-serious-crime-will-remain-free/): In a criminal case initiated in June 2025 by Investigative Division of Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts of the Yerevan City Investigative Division of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, our office’s attorney, Andranik Mnatsakanyan, represented the client V.H., who was charged under Article 166, Part 2, Clause 6 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia for a serious crime—infliction of grievous bodily harm to another person using a pre-prepared item. A mediation was also filed with the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan City to impose detention as a preventive measure.
- [THE APPEALS COMMISSION OF THE RA SRC TAX AND CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES SATISFIED OUR COMPLAINT](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-appeals-commission-of-the-ra-src-tax-and-customs-authorities-satisfied-our-complaint/): The Appeals Commission of the Tax and Customs Authorities of the RA State Revenue Committee (SRC) satisfied our complaint, and the economic operator was released from the obligation to pay a fine exceeding AMD 7,000,000.
- [“LSA” Law Firm Participated in the Global Legal Conference in Madrid](https://www.lsa.am/event/lsa-law-firm-participated-in-the-global-legal-conference-in-madrid/): On May 23, Arsen Sardaryan, Managing Partner of “LSA” Law Firm, took part in the Global Legal Conference for attorneys held in Madrid and organized by the Association of European Attorneys (AEA).
- [Justice Has Finally Prevailed: Davit Sanasaryan Has Been Acquitted](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/justice-has-finally-prevailed-davit-sanasaryan-has-been-acquitted/): After nearly six years of legal struggle, today, on 29.05.2025, the former head of the State Oversight Service, Davit Sanasaryan was acquitted. We express our gratitude to Judge Davit Balayan for restoring justice.
- [Cryptocurrency and Financial Technologies in Armenia: What Is Legal and What Is Not?](https://www.lsa.am/articles/cryptocurrency-and-financial-technologies-in-armenia-what-is-legal-and-what-is-not/): In recent years, cryptocurrencies and financial technologies (fintech) have seen significant global expansion, and Armenia has not remained untouched by these dynamic developments.
- [Our Client Wrongfully Accused of a Serious Crime Was Released from Detention](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-wrongfully-accused-of-a-serious-crime-was-released-from-detention/): In a criminal proceeding initiated by the General Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, public criminal prosecution had been initiated against our office’s client, A.V., represented by attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan, under Article 290, Part 3, Clause 2 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia — for the alleged commission of a serious crime (namely, large-scale tax evasion). A decision had also been made to detain him in order to petition the court to impose detention as a preventive measure.
- [The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia Confirmed the Legality of Our Client’s Property Acquisition](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/the-anti-corruption-court-of-armenia-confirmed-the-legality-of-our-clients-property-acquisition/): The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia, having examined the claim filed by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Armenia to invalidate the auction of land plots located in the Nairi community and to apply the consequences of invalidity, decided by a ruling on April 28, 2025, to satisfy the claim only partially — rejecting it entirely with regard to the consequences.
Specifically, the Court rightfully stated that despite the auction being declared invalid, our client A.T. acquired the land plot through a lawful procedure and acted in good faith. Therefore, the subsequent acquisition of this property by our client and the registration of ownership under their name cannot be deemed invalid (civil case No. ՀԿԴ/0172/02/23).
We thank Judge Lili Drmeyan for delivering a well-reasoned and fair judicial act.
- [The House Arrest Imposed on Our Client Has Been Replaced with a More Lenient Preventive Measure](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-house-arrest-imposed-on-our-client-has-been-replaced-with-a-more-lenient-preventive-measure/): On April 30, 2025, during the preliminary hearing, the Criminal Court of First Instance of Yerevan lifted the house arrest imposed as a preventive measure on A.P., a client of our office’s attorney Edgar Ayvazyan, who is accused of committing a grave crime (Article 393, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia), and replaced it with a more lenient measure — administrative supervision.
We thank Judge Roman Smbatyan for delivering a fair judicial decision.
- [The Court Rejected the Investigative Body’s Motion to Detain Our Client Accused of Particularly Large-Scale Tax Evasion](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/the-court-rejected-the-investigative-bodys-motion-to-detain-our-client-accused-of-particularly-large-scale-tax-evasion/): On April 24, 2025, the Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of First Instance of Yerevan, Republic of Armenia, presided over by Judge Tatevik Muradyan, considered the investigative body’s motion to apply detention as a preventive measure against our client V.H., who is accused of committing a crime under Article 290, Part 3, Clause 2 of the RA Criminal Code. The Court rejected the motion and applied alternative preventive measures.
- [Victory Against the Insurance Company](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/victory-against-the-insurance-company/): One of the insurance companies operating in the Republic of Armenia filed a claim against our client, Y.S., demanding reimbursement of a paid insurance amount, based on the right of recourse. A few days after our office’s attorney, Edgar Ayvazyan, took on the representation of Y.S. and filed a motion to apply the statute of limitations, the insurance company withdrew its claim (Civil Case No. ԱՐԱԴ/0951/02/24). Thus, another victory was added to our office’s extensive and effective practice of representing individuals in cases against insurance companies.
- [LSA Lawyers and Crypto Industry Expert Eduard Avetisyan Discussed the Draft Law Regulating the Field of Cryptocurrencies](https://www.lsa.am/speech/lsa-lawyers-and-crypto-industry-expert-eduard-avetisyan-discussed-the-draft-law-regulating-the-field-of-cryptocurrencies/): LSA’s lawyers and crypto industry expert Eduard Avetisyan discussed the draft law regulating the field of cryptocurrencies, the challenges and risks of its adoption, international experience, and domestic specifics.
The speakers presented justifications for adopting a radically revised version of the draft.
- [LSA Law Firm Has Analyzed the Draft of the RA Law on ‘Cryptoassets’ and Presented Proposals for Amendments](https://www.lsa.am/articles/lsa-law-firm-has-analyzed-the-draft-of-the-ra-law-on-cryptoassets-and-presented-proposals-for-amendments/): LSA Law Firm has conducted a legal study and analysis of the draft of the RA law on 'Cryptoassets,' identified issues within the draft, and presented its vision for the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Armenia, proposing amendments based on international best practices.
- [By Decision of the Administrative Court, Court Bailiffs Will Receive the Military Pension Due for Their Long-Term Service](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/by-decision-of-the-administrative-court-court-bailiffs-will-receive-the-military-pension-due-for-their-long-term-service/): The Unified Social Service had refused to grant the military pension for long-term service to three of our office’s clients, effectively disregarding a significant portion of their work experience. As a result of the arguments presented by our office's lawyers, Tatevik Malkhasyan and Edgar Ayvazyan, the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia stated that the Unified Social Service had misinterpreted the legal regulations, and therefore ordered it to grant our clients the pensions they are entitled to (Administrative cases No. ՎԴ5/0637/05/24, ՎԴ5/0637/05/24, ՎԴ5/0639/05/24). We thank Judge Narek Gasparyan for issuing a fair judicial act.
- [Victory in the case of our 6 foreign defendants accused of serious crimes](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/victory-in-the-case-of-our-6-foreign-defendants-accused-of-serious-crimes/): Thanks to a well-chosen defense strategy and the objective approach shown by the investigator of the RA Investigative Committee and the supervising prosecutor, the charges brought against the defendants under Article 319(1), Article 257(3)(1,3), Article 285(2)(1,3), and Article 296(3)(1,3) of the RA Criminal Code (participation in a criminal organization, large-scale computer fraud by a criminal organization, aiding the unlawful activity of companies considered legal entities under the instruction of a criminal organization leader, and large-scale money laundering by a criminal organization) were modified in their favor at the final stage of the pre-trial investigation — with the charges under Article 285(2)(1,3) and Article 296(3)(1,3) being dropped.
- [Press Conference Regarding the Criminal Case of the Former Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army, Jalal Harutyunyan](https://www.lsa.am/speech/press-conference-regarding-the-criminal-case-of-the-former-commander-of-the-artsakh-defense-army-jalal-harutyunyan/): https://youtu.be/Ppvy2i83EwE
- [Release from Detention by Decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals](https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/release-from-detention-by-decision-of-the-court-of-criminal-appeals/): On March 1, 2025, the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan City applied detention as a preventive measure against our client E.N., who was accused of committing a serious crime (drug trafficking under aggravating circumstances), for a period of 2 months. On April 10, 2025, the Criminal Court of Appeals of the Republic of Armenia upheld the special appeal submitted by attorney Edgar Ayvazyan and released our client from detention, applying house arrest and a travel ban as preventive measures instead.
- [The Court Rejected the Defamation and Insult Lawsuit Against Our Client](https://www.lsa.am/civil-case/the-court-rejected-the-defamation-and-insult-lawsuit-against-our-client/): After more than two years of court proceedings, the Civil Court of First Instance of Yerevan (Judge: Alfred Vardanyan), in Civil Case No. ED/3181/02/23, rejected the claim seeking to hold our client Aram Mikayelyan liable for defamation and insult.
- [The Administrative Court Obliged the Yerevan Municipality to Recognize Our Client’s Property Rights](https://www.lsa.am/administrative-case/the-administrative-court-obliged-the-yerevan-municipality-to-recognize-our-clients-property-rights/): Our client, A.G., had applied to the Yerevan Municipality, requesting the restoration of the grounds for the residential house and the allocated land plot that belong to him. After not receiving a response from the Mayor of Yerevan within the prescribed time, lawyer Edgar Ayvazyan filed a lawsuit with the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia. On April 7, 2025, the Administrative Court, having examined the lawsuit, fully satisfied it, obliging the Mayor of Yerevan to issue a decision to restore our client’s property rights (administrative case No. ՎԴ/7416/05/24).

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## Cases
- [Employer to Pay More Than AMD 10,000,000 for Violating Employee Rights](https://www.lsa.am/news/employee-rights-violation-employment-dispute/): Employee rights violation case in Armenia: court confirmed employer misconduct and ordered compensation exceeding AMD 10 million for the employee.
- [Victory in the Administrative Court of Armenia: Prosecutor’s Claim Dismissed Due to Limitation Period](https://www.lsa.am/news/limitation-period-administrative-court-case/): Administrative Court of Armenia terminated proceedings due to the limitation period. LSA successfully protected the client’s property rights.
- [Victory in a Land Dispute Against the Cadastre Committee of Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-in-land-dispute-against-cadastre-committee/): The Administrative Court ordered the Cadastre Committee to register ownership rights after fully granting our claim in a land dispute case.
- [Trademark Registration Invalidated Due to Non-Use | LSA](https://www.lsa.am/news/trademark-registration-invalidated-due-to-non-use/): The court invalidated the registration of the ZANGA trademark due to non-use, fully granting our client's claim.
- [Treating the Seizure of a Legal Entity’s Bank Account Funds as a “Frozen” or “Blocked” Bank Account Is Unlawful: Prosecutor’s Office Upholds Defense Complaint](https://www.lsa.am/news/treating-bank-account-seizure-as-freezing-is-unlawful/): The Prosecutor's Office upheld a defense complaint, confirming that the seizure of funds cannot automatically result in the freezing of a bank account.
- [Administrative Court of Armenia Dismisses Prosecutor General’s Claim Against Our Client](https://www.lsa.am/news/administrative-court-of-armenia-dismisses-prosecutor-generals-claim-against-our-client/): The Administrative Court of Armenia dismissed the Prosecutor General's claim against our client, accepting the legal arguments presented by the defense.
- [Acquittal Verdict in a Drug Smuggling and Drug Trafficking Case](https://www.lsa.am/news/acquittal-verdict-in-a-drug-smuggling-and-drug-trafficking-case/): Acquittal Verdict in a Drug Smuggling and Drug Trafficking Case
- [Foreign nationals who have submitted false information regarding their ethnicity to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Armenia (RA) may be held criminally liable through in absentia proceedings, without the requirement of being physically present in Armenia.](https://www.lsa.am/news/foreign-nationals-who-have-submitted-false-information-regarding-their-ethnicity-to-obtain-citizenship-of-the-republic-of-armenia-ra-may-be-held-criminally-liable-through-in-absentia-proceedings-wi/): Foreign nationals who have submitted false information regarding their ethnicity to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Armenia (RA) may be held criminally liable through in absentia proceedings, without the requirement of being physically present in Armenia.
- [The Administrative Court ruled to oblige the Ministry of Defense to provide our client, serviceman A.A., with the apartment he is entitled to under the law.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-administrative-court-ruled-to-oblige-the-ministry-of-defense-to-provide-our-client-serviceman-a-a-with-the-apartment-he-is-entitled-to-under-the-law/): The Administrative Court ruled to oblige the Ministry of Defense to provide our client, serviceman A.A., with the apartment he is entitled to under the law.
- [The prosecutor’s appeal seeking to keep our client, accused of serious crimes, in detention has been dismissed, and days later administrative supervision was applied to our client.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-prosecutors-appeal-seeking-to-keep-our-client-accused-of-serious-crimes-in-detention-has-been-dismissed-and-days-later-administrative-supervision-was-applied-to-our-client/): The prosecutor’s appeal seeking to keep our client, accused of serious crimes, in detention has been dismissed, and days later administrative supervision was applied to our client.
- [The Court of Appeal recorded the absence of reasonable suspicion in the case of our client who had been unjustly accused of money laundering.](https://www.lsa.am/news/as-previously-reported-in-december-2025-the-anti-corruption-court-of-the-republic-of-armenia-rejected-the-investigators-motion-to-extend-the-period-of-house-arrest-imposed-on-r-n-the-clien/): As previously reported, in December 2025 the Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia rejected the investigator’s motion to extend the period of house arrest imposed on R.N., the client of our firm’s attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan, who had been unjustly accused of committing an especially serious crime under Article 296(3)(3) of the RA Criminal Code (money laundering in particularly large amounts). Instead, the court replaced the preventive measure with administrative supervision, as a result of which our client was released from prolonged restrictions (see https://www.lsa.am/criminal-case/our-client-unjustly-accused-of-a-particularly-serious-crime-has-been-released-from-prolonged-detention/ ).
- [After Losing in the Court of First Instance in a Claim for Recovery of More Than AMD 8,500,000, the Claimant Applied to “LSA” Law Firm and Achieved Success in the Civil Court of Appeal](https://www.lsa.am/news/after-losing-in-the-court-of-first-instance-in-a-claim-for-recovery-of-more-than-amd-8500000-the-claimant-applied-to-lsa-law-firm-and-achieved-success-in-the-civil-court-of-appeal/): On 26 June 2024, the claimant G.N. filed a lawsuit with the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Shirak Region of the Republic of Armenia, seeking recovery of AMD 8,551,728 from the defendant N.H. (Civil Case No. ՇԴ/0510/02/24, see https://datalex.am:443/?app=AppCaseSearch&case_id=29554872554822990).
- [Our Client, Accused of Serious Crimes, Released from Detention](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-accused-of-serious-crimes-released-from-detention/): Our Client, Accused of Serious Crimes, Released from Detention
- [ANOTHER VICTORY IN A CRIMINAL CASE CONCERNING TAX EVASION. THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AGAINST OUR CLIENT ON CHARGES OF TAX EVASION IN THE AMOUNT EXCEEDING AMD 556,000,000 WAS TERMINATED ON EXONERATIVE GROUNDS](https://www.lsa.am/news/another-victory-in-a-criminal-case-concerning-tax-evasion-the-criminal-prosecution-against-our-client-on-charges-of-tax-evasion-in-the-amount-exceeding-amd-556000000-was-terminated-on-exonerative-g/): ANOTHER VICTORY IN A CRIMINAL CASE CONCERNING TAX EVASION. THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AGAINST OUR CLIENT ON CHARGES OF TAX EVASION IN THE AMOUNT EXCEEDING AMD 556,000,000 WAS TERMINATED ON EXONERATIVE GROUNDS
- [The extradition of our client, who was under international search, did not take place, and he returned to his country of citizenship](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-extradition-of-our-client-who-was-under-international-search-did-not-take-place-and-he-returned-to-his-country-of-citizenship/): The extradition of our client, who was under international search, did not take place, and he returned to his country of citizenship
- [The criminal prosecution against our client on charges of tax evasion exceeding AMD 2.8 billion has been terminated, and the criminal proceedings have been closed on rehabilitative grounds](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-criminal-prosecution-against-our-client-on-charges-of-tax-evasion-exceeding-amd-2-8-billion-has-been-terminated-and-the-criminal-proceedings-have-been-closed-on-rehabilitative-grounds/): As early as March 25, 2024, within the framework of a criminal case investigated by the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, public criminal prosecution was initiated against our client A.Kh. on charges of tax evasion in the amount of AMD 2,872,891,536. The defense of the accused in this criminal case was undertaken by Gurgen Nersisyan, partner attorney of the “LSA” Law Firm, who represented the interests of the accused and the company founded by him not only within the criminal proceedings, but also during the comprehensive tax audit appointed at the initiative of the pre-trial investigative body, as well as within the scope of forensic accounting examinations conducted in the case.
- [Our client, unjustly accused of a particularly serious crime, has been released from prolonged detention](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-unjustly-accused-of-a-particularly-serious-crime-has-been-released-from-prolonged-detention/): In the criminal proceedings that have been under investigation for a long period of time by the Main Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, public criminal prosecution was initiated in July 2025 against R.N., a client of our firm’s attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan, under Article 296, Part 3, Point 3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, for the alleged commission of a particularly serious crime (money laundering on an especially large scale). In addition, detention was applied to him as a preventive measure.
- [The Civil Court of Appeal Restored Our Client’s Violated Property Right to an Inherited Apartment](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-civil-court-of-appeal-restored-our-clients-violated-property-right-to-an-inherited-apartment/): In civil case No. ED/57083/02/21, examined by the Court of General Jurisdiction of First Instance of Yerevan, the court of first instance had upheld the claim filed against our client and recognized the claimant as an heir who had accepted the inheritance on the basis of factual possession, thereby declaring invalid the state registration of ¾ of our client A.B.’s ownership right. The court had also dismissed our counterclaim seeking the eviction of the unlawful possessor(s) of the apartment.
- [The court decided to evict the individuals who were unlawfully occupying our client’s land plot](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-decided-to-evict-the-individuals-who-were-unlawfully-occupying-our-clients-land-plot/): A resident of Kotayk Province had filed a lawsuit against our client, E.T., demanding recognition of ownership based on acquisitive prescription. Our office’s attorney, Edgar Ayvazyan, who represents E.T., filed a counterclaim requesting the eviction of the individuals who had unlawfully seized our client’s land plot.
- [Justice Index – Episode 1](https://www.lsa.am/news/justice-index-episode-1/): An employer has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for beating an employee and is also required to compensate for the damage caused to the employee.
- [Justice Index](https://www.lsa.am/news/justice-index/): LSA is launching a new program called “Justice Index.” Throughout the episodes, the attorneys of the LSS office will present interesting cases from their legal practice and aim to make the judiciary more recognizable by highlighting both negative and positive perspectives.
- [Our client, accused of a serious crime, will remain free](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-accused-of-a-serious-crime-will-remain-free-2/): In December 2025, in the criminal case being investigated by the Arabkir Division of the Yerevan City Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee, our law firm’s lawyer, Andranik Mnatsakanyan, represented the interests of D.E., who had been charged with a serious crime under Article 166, Part 2, Points 5 and 10 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia—namely, causing serious bodily harm to another person through hooliganism by a group of persons. A motion was also submitted to the Yerevan City Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction regarding the application of pretrial detention as a preventive measure against D.E.
- [Victory Against the Compulsory Enforcement Service](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-against-the-compulsory-enforcement-service/): The Compulsory Enforcement Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia had refused to lift the restrictions imposed on the property jointly owned by our client, H.P. As a result, the other co-owner filed a claim with the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia, seeking to oblige the Compulsory Enforcement Service to terminate the enforcement proceedings. Within the framework of this case, H.P. was involved as a third party, and his interests before the court were represented by our law firm’s attorneys, Arsen Sardaryan and Edgar Ayvazyan.
- [Our client acquitted in a criminal case will also receive full compensation for unlawful detention and prosecution](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-acquitted-in-a-criminal-case-will-also-receive-full-compensation-for-unlawful-detention-and-prosecution/): On May 24, 2024, we reported the termination of the criminal prosecution against our client A.Gh. on the basis of acquittal. (/link/).
- [Release from detention at the stage of preliminary court hearings](https://www.lsa.am/news/release-from-detention-at-the-stage-of-preliminary-court-hearings/): On November 27, 2025, during the preliminary hearing, the Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan examined the issue of the preventive measure applied to A.V., the client of our office’s attorneys Arsen Sardaryan and Edgar Ayvazyan, who is accused of committing serious and medium-gravity crimes. The court decided to lift the detention and to apply bail and a restriction on leaving as preventive measures.
- [22 MILLION AMD COMPENSATION FOR VIOLATION OF APARTMENT HANDOVER DEADLINE BY DEVELOPER](https://www.lsa.am/news/22-million-amd-compensation-for-violation-of-apartment-handover-deadline-by-developer/): On April 25, 2024, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of G.P., the client of LSA Company (attorney: Arpine Gevorgyan), with the Court of General Jurisdiction of the First Instance of Yerevan, against a development company. The claim was submitted for the recovery of a monetary amount due to the delay in handing over the apartment of our company's client, G.P.
- [Examples from case law on trademarks](https://www.lsa.am/news/examples-from-case-law-on-trademarks/): LSA company’s attorney, Arpine Gevorgyan, presents interesting examples from judicial practice related to trademarks.
- [THE APPELLATE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT ANNULLED THE DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COURT ON SUSPENDING THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-appellate-administrative-court-annulled-the-decision-of-the-administrative-court-on-suspending-the-construction-permit/): Construction is a process during which various issues and problems may arise both in the documentation stage and in the actual implementation. From the very beginning, it goes through different stages, the main goal of which is to protect the rights of natural and legal persons during and after construction, and to prevent possible violations.
- [At the SCJ session, lawyer Andranik Mnatsakanyan responds to a question from an SCJ member](https://www.lsa.am/news/at-the-scj-session-lawyer-andranik-mnatsakanyan-responds-to-a-question-from-an-scj-member/): Excerpt from the SCJ session concerning the examination of the issue of holding a judge disciplinarily liable: the judge’s lawyer, Andranik Mnatsakanyan, responds to a question from SCJ member Meri Hambardzumyan.
- [The claim filed by the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Armenia was rejected](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-claim-filed-by-the-prosecutor-generals-office-of-the-republic-of-armenia-was-rejected/): The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Armenia had filed a lawsuit against our client, seeking to declare the 2012 auction invalid and to apply the consequences of invalidity (civil case No. HKD/0174/02/25).
- [The charge against our client D.A., who was accused of a serious crime, has been changed to a charge of a less serious offense.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-charge-against-our-client-d-a-who-was-accused-of-a-serious-crime-has-been-changed-to-a-charge-of-a-less-serious-offense/): During the criminal proceedings conducted at the Investigative Division of Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts, a charge had been brought against our law office’s client, D.A., represented by attorney Edgar Ayvazyan, for the illegal sale of narcotics (under Article 393, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia). A preventive measure of house arrest had been applied to him.
- [Presumption of a Lawyer’s Good Faith Recorded by the Administrative Court of Appeal](https://www.lsa.am/news/presumption-of-a-lawyers-good-faith-recorded-by-the-administrative-court-of-appeal/): From the perspective of legal development, Judge Hayk Khachatryan of the Administrative Court of Appeal made a valuable decision in case No. VD/14392/05/25.
- [At the Supreme Judicial Council session, lawyer Andranik Mnatsakanyan’s important observation](https://www.lsa.am/news/at-the-supreme-judicial-council-session-lawyer-andranik-mnatsakanyans-important-observation/): Excerpt from the SJC session regarding the examination of the issue of holding a judge disciplinarily liable: the important observation made by the judge’s lawyer, Andranik Mnatsakanyan.
- [Our foreign client released from custody and sentenced to a fine](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-foreign-client-released-from-custody-and-sentenced-to-a-fine/): In October 2025, a foreign citizen, Y.C., applied to our law office to represent his interests in a criminal case that had been investigated by the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia and submitted to the court with an indictment.
- [Our client, who was acquitted in a criminal case, will receive compensation of 2,200,000 AMD from the Republic of Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/news/thanks-to-the-efforts-of-our-lawyers-the-acquitted-defendant-will-also-receive-compensation-for-677-days-of-detention/): In the judicial practice of the Republic of Armenia, a stable approach has gradually developed regarding the provision of compensation to individuals acquitted in criminal proceedings. Nearly four years ago, our client A.Gh., who was acquitted, had been held in detention for 677 days; in addition, a search had been conducted at his home.
- [The 1.5-year imprisonment was replaced with community service](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-1-5-year-imprisonment-was-replaced-with-community-service/): On September 30, 2025, the Criminal Court of First Instance of Yerevan, presided over by Judge Arman Hovhannisyan, considered the motion submitted by our office’s attorney, Edgar Ayvazyan, to replace the sentence of 1 year and 6 months of imprisonment imposed on convict A.M. with community service, and granted it.
- [The Prosecutor’s Office once again reaffirmed that sealing the doors of a legal entity’s place of business during a search and thereby effectively suspending its operations is unlawful.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-prosecutors-office-once-again-reaffirmed-that-sealing-the-doors-of-a-legal-entitys-place-of-business-during-a-search-and-thereby-effectively-suspending-its-operations-is-unlawful/): In another criminal proceeding, the investigative body conducted a search at the place of business of a legal entity and, at the end of the search, sealed the premises, effectively prohibiting its operation.
- [Victory Against the Insurance Company](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-against-the-insurance-company-2/): The Lori Regional Court, in case No. LD/6898/02/23, partially rejected the insurance company’s claim and issued a judicial act that met the expectations of our client, Vanik Zalinian.
- [The Lawsuit Filed in Bankruptcy Proceedings to Invalidate Our Client’s Transaction Was Rejected](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-lawsuit-filed-in-bankruptcy-proceedings-to-invalidate-our-clients-transaction-was-rejected/): A lawsuit was filed on October 18, 2023, by the bankruptcy administrator with the Court of General Jurisdiction of the First Instance of Aragatsotn Province (RA) against our client, T. M., demanding the invalidation of a donation transaction and the application of consequences of invalidity.
- [Meeting with Ruben Harutyunyan, Founder and Director of Henderson](https://www.lsa.am/news/meeting-with-ruben-harutyunyan/): Arsen Sardaryan, Director of LSA Law Firm, had a meeting with the BScosmo Business Club and made the following post on his Facebook page:
- [Sealing the doors of a pharmacy or a shop as a result of a search and thereby de facto suspending its operations has been recognized by both the Court and the Prosecutor’s Office as unlawful and inadmissible](https://www.lsa.am/news/sealing-the-doors-of-a-pharmacy-or-a-shop-as-a-result-of-a-search-and-thereby-de-facto-suspending-its-operations-has-been-recognized-by-both-the-court-and-the-prosecutors-office-as-unlawful-a/): In recent practice, instances have frequently been recorded where, in the context of criminal proceedings initiated particularly in relation to economic crimes, investigators have conducted searches after which the doors of business premises, such as shops or pharmacies, have been sealed and closed for an indefinite period of time, thereby de facto suspending the activities of the economic operator.
- [DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CITIZEN RELEASED FROM DETENTION BASED ON PETITION OF DEFENSE OFFICER](https://www.lsa.am/news/dominican-republic-citizen-released-from-detention-based-on-petition-of-defense-officer/): A citizen of the Dominican Republic, Y.K., accused of attempting to illegally cross the state border of the Republic of Armenia and of using a false document, had been placed under a two-month detention by the decision of the Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan on 18.08.2025.
- [Acquittal verdict in the Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/news/acquittal-verdict-in-the-anti-corruption-court-of-the-republic-of-armenia/): On September 18, 2025, the Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia, presided over by Judge Sargis Petrosyan, delivered a verdict recognizing and declaring the innocence of E.N., the client of our office’s attorney Edgar Ayvazyan, who had been accused of drug trafficking and abuse of official authority.
- [Joint press conference of “Mantashyants” Business Club and “LSA” Law Firm on the legislative initiative guaranteeing the rights of entrepreneurs](https://www.lsa.am/news/joint-press-conference-of-mantashyants-business-club-and-lsa-law-firm-on-the-legislative-initiative-guaranteeing-the-rights-of-entrepreneurs/)
- [Another Court Victory in Favor of Our Clients](https://www.lsa.am/news/another-court-victory-in-favor-of-our-clients/): The Civil Court of First Instance of Yerevan, Republic of Armenia (Judge Samvel Babayan) rejected the lawsuit filed against our clients T.P. and A.P. seeking the recognition of ownership rights by virtue of acquisitive prescription.
- [Our Client, Accused of a Particularly Grave Crime, Was Released From Custody](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-accused-of-a-particularly-grave-crime-was-released-from-custody/): On August 5, 2025, during a preliminary court hearing held at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan City, the court, reviewing the case of A.A., the client of our office represented by attorney Edgar Ayvazyan and accused of committing a particularly grave crime (Clause 2 of Part 3, Article 393 of the RA Criminal Code), replaced the pretrial detention with alternative preventive measures — house arrest and a travel ban. When considering the issue of changing the preventive measure, the court gave special attention to the personal characteristics of the accused, for which we thank Judge Susanna Gzogyan for her fair and humane decision.
- [Our client, wrongfully accused of corruption-related and other criminal offenses, has been released from preventive measures](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-wrongfully-accused-of-corruption-related-and-other-criminal-offenses-has-been-released-from-preventive-measures/): In the framework of a criminal proceeding being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia, public criminal prosecution was initiated against our law firm’s client — medical worker L.G., represented by attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan. The charges were based on alleged commission of crimes under Article 272, Part 2, Clause 3 (accepting a bribe in the private sector for an unlawful action), Article 174, Part 1 (performing an unlawful artificial termination of pregnancy), and Article 457, Part 1 (falsifying documents) of the RA Criminal Code. A decision had also been made to detain the client for the purpose of applying arrest as a preventive measure.
- [The court rejected the investigative body’s motion to arrest the director of one of Armenia’s major taxpayers](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-rejected-the-investigative-bodys-motion-to-arrest-the-director-of-one-of-armenias-major-taxpayers/): The subdivisions of the General Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia continue to apply strict criminal procedural measures in proceedings initiated in relation to alleged crimes against economic activity.
- [The Court Rejected the Motion by the Investigative Committee’s Economic Crimes Department to Detain the Director of a Legal Entity](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-rejected-the-motion-by-the-investigative-committees-economic-crimes-department-to-detain-the-director-of-a-legal-entity/): On July 11 of this year, our client, Mr. E.V., director of a major company engaged in the production of alcoholic beverages, was arrested by the decision of an investigator from the General Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia. On the same day, he was charged with the supposed commission of a crime related to large-scale tax evasion, and a motion was submitted to the court to apply detention as a preventive measure.
- [The Illegal Termination of the Employment Contract by ‘VEEAM Armenia’ LLC Will Cost 71 million AMD](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-illegal-termination-of-the-employment-contract-by-veeam-armenia-llc-will-cost-71-million-amd/): Y.B., a client of "LSA" Law Firm, will receive over 71 million AMD in compensation from " VEEAM Armenia" LLC for being unlawfully dismissed from work, in accordance with the judicial act adopted and entered into force in civil case No. ED2/1514/02/24.
- [The court rejected the investigator’s motion to detain our client](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-rejected-the-investigators-motion-to-detain-our-client/): The Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of the First Instance of Yerevan, examining the motion to apply detention as a preventive measure against our client D.A., who is accused of a grave crime (Part 1 of Article 393 of the RA Criminal Code), represented by our office attorneys Arsen Sardaryan and Edgar Ayvazyan, rejected the motion, applying alternative preventive measures — house arrest, bail, and a travel ban.
- [“Law and Strategy Advisors” and “Intcolaw Partners Shanghai” Signed a Cooperation Memorandum](https://www.lsa.am/news/law-and-strategy-advisors-and-intcolaw-partners-shanghai-signed-a-cooperation-memorandum/): Recently, “Law and Strategy Advisors” LLC, short: “LSA” Law Firm, which provides legal services in Armenia, and “Intcolaw Partners Shanghai,” which provides legal services in China, signed a cooperation memorandum following a series of discussions. The primary aim of the cooperation is to provide high-quality and efficient legal support to clients in Armenia and China in relation to legal issues and transactions.
- [Our Client Accused of a Serious Crime Will Remain Free](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-accused-of-a-serious-crime-will-remain-free/): In a criminal case initiated in June 2025 by Investigative Division of Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts of the Yerevan City Investigative Division of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, our office’s attorney, Andranik Mnatsakanyan, represented the client V.H., who was charged under Article 166, Part 2, Clause 6 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia for a serious crime—infliction of grievous bodily harm to another person using a pre-prepared item. A mediation was also filed with the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan City to impose detention as a preventive measure.
- [THE APPEALS COMMISSION OF THE RA SRC TAX AND CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES SATISFIED OUR COMPLAINT](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-appeals-commission-of-the-ra-src-tax-and-customs-authorities-satisfied-our-complaint/): The Appeals Commission of the Tax and Customs Authorities of the RA State Revenue Committee (SRC) satisfied our complaint, and the economic operator was released from the obligation to pay a fine exceeding AMD 7,000,000.
- [Justice Has Finally Prevailed: Davit Sanasaryan Has Been Acquitted](https://www.lsa.am/news/justice-has-finally-prevailed-davit-sanasaryan-has-been-acquitted/): After nearly six years of legal struggle, today, on 29.05.2025, the former head of the State Oversight Service, Davit Sanasaryan was acquitted. We express our gratitude to Judge Davit Balayan for restoring justice.
- [Our Client Wrongfully Accused of a Serious Crime Was Released from Detention](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-wrongfully-accused-of-a-serious-crime-was-released-from-detention/): In a criminal proceeding initiated by the General Department for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, public criminal prosecution had been initiated against our office’s client, A.V., represented by attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan, under Article 290, Part 3, Clause 2 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia — for the alleged commission of a serious crime (namely, large-scale tax evasion). A decision had also been made to detain him in order to petition the court to impose detention as a preventive measure.
- [The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia Confirmed the Legality of Our Client’s Property Acquisition](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-anti-corruption-court-of-armenia-confirmed-the-legality-of-our-clients-property-acquisition/): The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia, having examined the claim filed by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Armenia to invalidate the auction of land plots located in the Nairi community and to apply the consequences of invalidity, decided by a ruling on April 28, 2025, to satisfy the claim only partially — rejecting it entirely with regard to the consequences.
- [The House Arrest Imposed on Our Client Has Been Replaced with a More Lenient Preventive Measure](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-house-arrest-imposed-on-our-client-has-been-replaced-with-a-more-lenient-preventive-measure/): On April 30, 2025, during the preliminary hearing, the Criminal Court of First Instance of Yerevan lifted the house arrest imposed as a preventive measure on A.P., a client of our office’s attorney Edgar Ayvazyan, who is accused of committing a grave crime (Article 393, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia), and replaced it with a more lenient measure — administrative supervision. We thank Judge Roman Smbatyan for delivering a fair judicial decision.
- [The Court Rejected the Investigative Body’s Motion to Detain Our Client Accused of Particularly Large-Scale Tax Evasion](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-rejected-the-investigative-bodys-motion-to-detain-our-client-accused-of-particularly-large-scale-tax-evasion/): On April 24, 2025, the Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of First Instance of Yerevan, Republic of Armenia, presided over by Judge Tatevik Muradyan, considered the investigative body’s motion to apply detention as a preventive measure against our client V.H., who is accused of committing a crime under Article 290, Part 3, Clause 2 of the RA Criminal Code. The Court rejected the motion and applied alternative preventive measures.
- [Victory Against the Insurance Company](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-against-the-insurance-company/): One of the insurance companies operating in the Republic of Armenia filed a claim against our client, Y.S., demanding reimbursement of a paid insurance amount, based on the right of recourse. A few days after our office’s attorney, Edgar Ayvazyan, took on the representation of Y.S. and filed a motion to apply the statute of limitations, the insurance company withdrew its claim (Civil Case No. ԱՐԱԴ/0951/02/24). Thus, another victory was added to our office’s extensive and effective practice of representing individuals in cases against insurance companies.
- [LSA Lawyers and Crypto Industry Expert Eduard Avetisyan Discussed the Draft Law Regulating the Field of Cryptocurrencies](https://www.lsa.am/news/lsa-lawyers-and-crypto-industry-expert-eduard-avetisyan-discussed-the-draft-law-regulating-the-field-of-cryptocurrencies/): LSA’s lawyers and crypto industry expert Eduard Avetisyan discussed the draft law regulating the field of cryptocurrencies, the challenges and risks of its adoption, international experience, and domestic specifics. The speakers presented justifications for adopting a radically revised version of the draft.
- [By Decision of the Administrative Court, Court Bailiffs Will Receive the Military Pension Due for Their Long-Term Service](https://www.lsa.am/news/by-decision-of-the-administrative-court-court-bailiffs-will-receive-the-military-pension-due-for-their-long-term-service/): The Unified Social Service had refused to grant the military pension for long-term service to three of our office’s clients, effectively disregarding a significant portion of their work experience. As a result of the arguments presented by our office's lawyers, Tatevik Malkhasyan and Edgar Ayvazyan, the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia stated that the Unified Social Service had misinterpreted the legal regulations, and therefore ordered it to grant our clients the pensions they are entitled to (Administrative cases No. ՎԴ5/0637/05/24, ՎԴ5/0637/05/24, ՎԴ5/0639/05/24). We thank Judge Narek Gasparyan for issuing a fair judicial act.
- [LSA Law Firm Has Analyzed the Draft of the RA Law on ‘Cryptoassets’ and Presented Proposals for Amendments](https://www.lsa.am/news/lsa-law-firm-has-analyzed-the-draft-of-the-ra-law-on-cryptoassets-and-presented-proposals-for-amendments/): LSA Law Firm has conducted a legal research and analysis of the draft of the RA law on ‘Cryptoassets,’ identified issues within the draft, and presented its vision for the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Armenia, proposing amendments based on international best practices. Attached is the proposal for making amendments to the draft of the RA law on ‘Cryptoassets’ and related laws.
- [Press Conference Regarding the Criminal Case of the Former Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army, Jalal Harutyunyan](https://www.lsa.am/news/press-conference-regarding-the-criminal-case-of-the-former-commander-of-the-artsakh-defense-army-jalal-harutyunyan/): https://youtu.be/Ppvy2i83EwE
- [Victory in the case of our 6 foreign defendants accused of serious crimes](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-in-the-case-of-our-6-foreign-defendants-accused-of-serious-crimes/): Thanks to a well-chosen defense strategy and the objective approach shown by the investigator of the RA Investigative Committee and the supervising prosecutor, the charges brought against the defendants under Article 319(1), Article 257(3)(1,3), Article 285(2)(1,3), and Article 296(3)(1,3) of the RA Criminal Code (participation in a criminal organization, large-scale computer fraud by a criminal organization, aiding the unlawful activity of companies considered legal entities under the instruction of a criminal organization leader, and large-scale money laundering by a criminal organization) were modified in their favor at the final stage of the pre-trial investigation — with the charges under Article 285(2)(1,3) and Article 296(3)(1,3) being dropped.
- [Release from Detention by Decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals](https://www.lsa.am/news/release-from-detention-by-decision-of-the-court-of-criminal-appeals/): On March 1, 2025, the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan City applied detention as a preventive measure against our client E.N., who was accused of committing a serious crime (drug trafficking under aggravating circumstances), for a period of 2 months. On April 10, 2025, the Criminal Court of Appeals of the Republic of Armenia upheld the special appeal submitted by attorney Edgar Ayvazyan and released our client from detention, applying house arrest and a travel ban as preventive measures instead.
- [The Court Rejected the Defamation and Insult Lawsuit Against Our Client](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-rejected-the-defamation-and-insult-lawsuit-against-our-client/): After more than two years of court proceedings, the Civil Court of First Instance of Yerevan (Judge: Alfred Vardanyan), in Civil Case No. ED/3181/02/23, rejected the claim seeking to hold our client Aram Mikayelyan liable for defamation and insult.
- [The Administrative Court Obliged the Yerevan Municipality to Recognize Our Client’s Property Rights](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-administrative-court-obliged-the-yerevan-municipality-to-recognize-our-clients-property-rights/): Our client, A.G., had applied to the Yerevan Municipality, requesting the restoration of the grounds for the residential house and the allocated land plot that belong to him. After not receiving a response from the Mayor of Yerevan within the prescribed time, lawyer Edgar Ayvazyan filed a lawsuit with the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia. On April 7, 2025, the Administrative Court, having examined the lawsuit, fully satisfied it, obliging the Mayor of Yerevan to issue a decision to restore our client’s property rights (administrative case No. ՎԴ/7416/05/24).
- [A Foreign Company Will Be Able to Exercise Its Right to Judicial Protection in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/news/a-foreign-company-will-be-able-to-exercise-its-right-to-judicial-protection-in-armenia/): LSA Law Firm also represents the interests of foreign legal entities both in the extrajudicial stage of dispute resolution and in Armenian courts. Once again, a petition for the recognition and enforcement of a foreign court decision was returned two or more times by the Civil Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction due to formal and technical requirements related to the content of documents issued by foreign state authorities. By appealing the decision of the Civil Court of First Instance to return the petition through the appellate procedure, success was ultimately achieved, and the decision to return the petition was overturned.
- [Another Victory Was Registered for the “LSA” Law Firm, as the Election of the Rector of the “National Polytechnic University of Armenia” Foundation Was Confirmed to Be Illegal](https://www.lsa.am/news/another-victory-was-registered-for-the-lsa-law-firm-as-the-election-of-the-rector-of-the-national-polytechnic-university-of-armenia-foundation-was-confirmed-to-be-illegal/): Thanks to the competent and meticulous work of lawyers Tatevik Malkhasyan and Arsen Sardaryan, the RA Civil Court of Appeals declared null and void the results of the rector's election of the "National Polytechnic University of Armenia" foundation, which took place on March 1, 2021 (second round on March 15). As a consequence, the court also invalidated RA Government Decision No. 703-A of May 3, 2021, which had confirmed the election results of the rector of the "National Polytechnic University of Armenia" foundation.
- [D.H., a Client of the “LSA” Law Firm, Was Granted Early Conditional Release](https://www.lsa.am/news/d-h-a-client-of-the-lsa-legal-company-was-granted-early-conditional-release/): Today, D.H., a client of the “LSA” Law Firm (lawyer Edgar Ayvazyan) who had been convicted of murder, was granted early conditional release and freed from the courtroom.
- [Victory in the Case of Our Client Accused of a Serious Crime: The Act Was Reclassified as a Misdemeanor](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-in-the-case-of-our-client-accused-of-a-serious-crime-the-act-was-reclassified-as-a-misdemeanor/): In the criminal case No. ED1/1267/01/24, examined in the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan, our office’s attorney, Edgar Ayvazyan, represented the defendant N.H., who had been charged under Article 452, Part 4, Clause 2 of the Criminal Code of Armenia for committing a serious crime—namely, using violence against a police officer in order to interfere with their official duties.
- [The Court Imposed Administrative Supervision on Our Client Accused of Serious and Particularly Serious Crimes](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-imposed-administrative-supervision-on-our-client-accused-of-serious-and-particularly-serious-crimes/): On December 17, 2024, the Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction of the First Instance of Yerevan, having considered the investigator’s motion to reaffirm the detention imposed on A. Gh., the client of our office’s attorneys, Arsen Sardaryan and Edgar Ayvazyan, who is accused of serious and particularly serious crimes, rejected the motion and applied an alternative preventive measure, including house arrest.
- [LSA Office’s Winning Streak Continues: Two More Defendants Released from Detention](https://www.lsa.am/news/lsa-offices-winning-streak-continues-two-more-defendants-released-from-detention/): As we previously reported, between June and November 2024, four foreign nationals involved in the same criminal proceedings approached our office at different times. The detention imposed on all of them as a preventive measure was replaced with an alternative measure within days of our lawyers taking over their defense. (https://www.lsa.am/a-series-of-victories-for-lsa-detention-of-4-defendants-replaced-by-alternative-preventive-measures/)
- [The Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia Upheld Our Claim Based on the Results of the New Review](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-administrative-court-of-the-republic-of-armenia-upheld-our-claim-based-on-the-results-of-the-new-review/): Earlier, we reported that the RA Administrative Court of Appeal had upheld the appeal filed by our office and referred the case for a new review. Now, the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia, presided over by Judge Tigran Santrosyan, has upheld the claim submitted by our office’s lawyer, Vahe Mnatsakanyan, against the RA Cadastre Committee as a result of the new review.
- [Our Client Accused of a Serious Crime Was Released from Detention](https://www.lsa.am/news/our-client-accused-of-a-serious-crime-was-released-from-detention/): In December 2024, our office was approached by the defendant Sh.S., seeking legal representation in a criminal case being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia. Before contacting our office, Sh.S. had been charged with a serious crime under Article 435, Part 2, Clauses 1 and 3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, namely, receiving a bribe for an unlawful act by a group of officials. Detention had been applied as a preventive measure against him by a decision of the Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia. Approximately 20 days after attorney Andranik Mnatsakanyan of our office undertook the defense of the accused, as a result of procedural actions and the appeal of the judicial act aimed at protecting the defendant’s interests, the Anti-Corruption Court of Appeals of the Republic of Armenia ruled to replace the detention with a combination of alternative preventive measures. We express our gratitude to Judge Ani Martirosyan of the Anti-Corruption Court of Appeals for delivering a fair judicial act.
- [One of the Individuals Accused of Committing a Group Murder Was Acquitted, While the Other (After Reclassifying the Act) Was Sentenced to the Minimum Punishment Provided by Law: Eight Years of Imprisonment](https://www.lsa.am/news/one-of-the-individuals-accused-of-committing-a-group-murder-was-acquitted-while-the-other-after-reclassifying-the-act-was-sentenced-to-the-minimum-punishment-provided-by-law-eight-years-of-impriso/): Residents of Abovyan city, Kotayk region of Armenia, A.A. and A.S.A., were accused of committing a murder as part of a group and acquiring and possessing weapons as part of a group—actions prohibited under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia. As a result of nearly a year of persistent work...
- [The Court Dismissed the Lawsuit Related to Compensation Demanded from Our Client for Alleged Defamation](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-dismissed-the-lawsuit-related-to-compensation-demanded-from-our-client-for-alleged-defamation/): Due to the competent work of attorney Tatevik Malkhasyan of the “LSA” law firm, the clame filed against Shushanik Arevshatyan, director of “Radio Van”, was dismissed. The plaintiff “Davs Group” LLC claimed in the lawsuit that Shushanik Arevshatyan had allegedly caused damage to the company’s business reputation by publishing on her Facebook page and demanded Shushanik Arevshatyan to pay 5,000,000 AMD as compensation for defamation.
- [A Series of Victories for LSA: Detention of 4 Defendants Replaced by Alternative Preventive Measures](https://www.lsa.am/news/a-series-of-victories-for-lsa-detention-of-4-defendants-replaced-by-alternative-preventive-measures/): Between June and November 2024, foreign nationals B.F., F.E., E.F., and M.O., involved in the same criminal case, sought legal representation from our office. In this criminal case, the defendants were charged under Part 1 of Article 319, Points 1 and 3 of Part 3 of Article 257, Points 1 and 3 of Part 2 of Article 285, and Points 1 and 3 of Part 3 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, namely: participating in a criminal organization, committing large-scale computer fraud by a criminal organization, aiding the illegal activities of companies recognized as legal entities under the direction of a criminal organization leader, and money laundering on a large scale by a criminal organization. Since January 2024, the defendants had been wanted, with detention chosen as the preventive measure. B.F. was located and detained in April 2024, and M.O. in October 2024. The detention measure was confirmed for both defendants.
- [Arsen Sardaryan Participated in the Opening of the ‘Mantashyants’ Business Club Branch in the Netherlands and Belgium.](https://www.lsa.am/news/arsen-sardaryan-participated-in-the-opening-of-the-mantashyants-business-club-branch-in-the-netherlands-and-belgium/): Arsen Sardaryan, managing partner of our firm, recently attended the opening of the 18th branch of the 'Mantashyants' business club in the Netherlands and Belgium, connecting Armenian entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration.
- [The Court of Cassation Rejected the Cassation Appeal of the RA Prosecutor General A. Davtyan Against Our Client. LSA Won Another Victory, This Time by Decision of the Court of Cassation by Decision No. 48/10.06.2021](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-of-cassation-rejected-the-cassation-appeal-of-the-ra-prosecutor-general-a-davtyan-against-our-client-lsa-won-another-victory-this-time-by-decision-of-the-court-of-cassation-by-decision-no/): Thanks to lawyers Arsen Sardaryan and Gayane Papoyan, the Court of Cassation upheld the Court of Appeal's decision, rejecting the RA Prosecutor General's complaint.
- [In Relation to Our Client B.B., Who Is Accused of Committing Serious Crimes, a Combination of Alternative Preventive Measures Was Applied.](https://www.lsa.am/news/in-relation-to-our-client-b-b-who-is-accused-of-committing-serious-crimes-a-combination-of-alternative-preventive-measures-was-applied/): On 11.10.2024, thanks to our lawyer A. Mnatsakanyan's defense, accused B.B. faced alternative measures in an Anti-Corruption Committee case on bribery charges.
- [The Court Rejected Investigator’s Motion to Extend Detention of Our Client, Sh.K.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-rejected-investigators-motion-to-extend-detention-of-our-client-sh-k/): On October 7, 2024, the Criminal Court of Yerevan rejected the motion to extend detention for our client, Sh.K., accused of crossing Armenia's border with forged documents.
- [Victory in the Case of Our Client A.H. Accused of Illegally Crossing the Border of the Republic of Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-in-the-case-of-our-client-a-h-accused-of-illegally-crossing-the-border-of-the-republic-of-armenia/): On 30.09.2024, the court concluded A.H.'s case, imposing probation instead of imprisonment. Thanks to lawyers Andranik Mnatsakanyan and Arsen Sardaryan.
- [Victory in a Labor Case Against “Veeam Armenia” LLC](https://www.lsa.am/news/victory-in-a-labor-case-against-veeam-armenia-llc/): On 25.09.2024, the civil court of Yerevan ruled in favor of E.B., invalidating the dismissal order from "Veeam Armenia" and awarding compensation.
- [LSA Law Firm Secures 3,690,000 AMD Judgment for “Clinic Haybusak” LLC Against “ART PROFILES” LLC in Yerevan Civil Court](https://www.lsa.am/news/lsa-law-firm-secures-3690000-amd-judgment-for-clinic-haybusak-llc-against-art-profiles-llc-in-yerevan-civil-court/): Thanks to Edgar Ayvazyan and Tatevik Malkhasyan, the court ruled in favor of "Clinic Haybusak" LLC, recovering 3.690.000 AMD from "ART PROFILES" LLC.
- [The charge against one of the two defendants accused of group murder was dismissed, while the charge against the other defendant was changed from murder with severe circumstances to simple murder. The defendant who had been in detention for more than two years was released from detention.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-charge-against-one-of-the-two-defendants-accused-of-group-murder-was-dismissed-while-the-charge-against-the-other-defendant-was-changed-from-murder-with-severe-circumstances-to-simple-murder-the/): Lawyers Edgar Ayvazyan and Gurgen Nersisyan successfully proved A.S.A.'s innocence, leading to his release after over 2 years in detention and a change in charges for A.A.
- [The prosecutor decided not to prosecute two corruption cases involving a former high-ranking official, leading to our client’s acquittal, as reviewed by the Anti-Corruption Committee.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-prosecutor-decided-not-to-prosecute-two-corruption-cases-involving-a-former-high-ranking-official-leading-to-our-clients-acquittal-as-reviewed-by-the-anti-corruption-committee/): On 23.08.2024, prosecutor decided not to prosecute our client in the case of abuse of power and property damage, fully acquitting him in pre-trial proceedings.
- [The Court of General Jurisdiction Kept the Person in Custody for More Than Five Months Without Having the Right to Consider the Motions of the Investigator; The Court of Appeals Granted the Defense Lawyer’s Appeal.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-court-of-general-jurisdiction-kept-the-person-in-custody-for-more-than-five-months-without-having-the-right-to-consider-the-motions-of-the-investigator-the-court-of-appeals-granted-the-defense-la/): LSA law firm secured the release of A.D., who was illegally detained for over five months, after successfully challenging the detention extension in court.
- [In the criminal case concerning the fire at the military barracks in Azat village and the death of servicemen, the preventive measure of detention imposed against Gor Aghekyan, the deputy commander for rear services of the military unit, was modified by the court, and the accused was released from the courtroom.](https://www.lsa.am/news/in-the-criminal-case-concerning-the-fire-at-the-military-barracks-in-azat-village-and-the-death-of-servicemen-the-preventive-measure-of-detention-imposed-against-gor-aghekyan-the-deputy-commander-fo/): Gurgen Nersisyan defends Gor Aghekyan, accused in the 2023 military barracks fire case. On 23.08.2024, the court changed Aghekyan's detention to alternative measures.
- [The prosecutor’s office withdrew the claim for confiscation of illegally acquired property in court, and the civil case proceedings were terminated](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-prosecutors-office-withdrew-the-claim-for-confiscation-of-illegally-acquired-property-in-court-and-the-civil-case-proceedings-were-terminated/): In December 2023, the RA Anti-Corruption Court terminated the civil case on illegal asset forfeiture after the prosecutors withdrew the claim, thanks to strong legal arguments by attorneys.
- [Acquittal in the Anti-Corruption Court of the RA](https://www.lsa.am/news/acquittal-in-the-anti-corruption-court-of-the-ra/): The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia acquitted former employees of the State Competition Protection Commission, V.S. and M.M., of official fraud.
- [The Ministry of Justice granted our motion and rejected the request to extradite Y.B.](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-ministry-of-justice-granted-our-motion-and-rejected-the-request-to-extradite-y-b/): Thanks to our legal team, Y.B. was not extradited to Russia after the court rejected detention and the Ministry of Justice dismissed the extradition request.
- [With the Efforts of Our Lawyers, the Acquitted Defendant Also Received Monetary Compensation for 40 Days of House Arrest.](https://www.lsa.am/news/with-the-efforts-of-our-lawyers-the-acquitted-defendant-also-received-monetary-compensation-for-40-days-of-house-arrest/): Judge Tigran Grigoryan ruled to recover 1,100,000 AMD from Armenia as compensation for our client R.P.'s violated rights in a criminal case.
- [The Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia rejected the motion for arrest filed by our client](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-anti-corruption-court-of-the-republic-of-armenia-rejected-the-motion-for-arrest-filed-by-our-client/): The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia rejected the detention request for H.G., accused of large-scale fraud, and we thank Judge Suren Khachatryan for a fair decision.
- [Dismissal on grounds of justification](https://www.lsa.am/news/dismissal-on-grounds-of-justification/): LSA Law Office secured a victory for F.G., an Iranian citizen, as the criminal case against him for illegal border crossing was terminated. Thanks to the fair decisions of Judge Martin Arzumanyan.
- [The decision of the RA Administrative Court regarding deportation has been completely overturned](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-decision-of-the-ra-administrative-court-regarding-deportation-has-been-completely-overturned/): On 14.06.2024, the RA Appeals Administrative Court granted Tatevik Malkhasyan’s appeal, overturning the 16.06.2022 deportation decision and remanding the case.
- [Acquittal Act in the SYNERGY Case](https://www.lsa.am/news/acquittal-act-in-the-synergy-case/): Client A.G. was acquitted at the pre-trial stage in criminal case No. 58220723, thanks to the fair decision of the investigator and prosecutor after defense by lawyers Edgar Ayvazyan and Arsen Sardaryan.
- [The Prosecutor’s Office has stopped the criminal prosecution on the based that the criminal act was not committed](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-prosecutors-office-has-stopped-the-criminal-prosecution-on-the-based-that-the-criminal-act-was-not-committed/): LSA lawyer A helped stop the criminal prosecution in case No. 43155720, and the preventive measure against B.M. and D.B. was lifted.
- [The criminal proceedings against our client A.Sh., accused of a serious crime were terminated based on acquittal](https://www.lsa.am/news/the-criminal-proceedings-against-our-client-a-sh-accused-of-a-serious-crime-were-terminated-based-on-acquittal/): Thanks to advocate Edgar Ayvazyan, criminal proceedings against A.Sh., accused of a serious crime, were terminated based on acquittal. We appreciate the investigator's objective work.

## Services
- [Defense of the Accused in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/services/defense-of-the-accused-in-armenia/): In the Republic of Armenia, the defense of an accused person is a fundamental constitutional and legal right aimed at protecting the rights of individuals subject to criminal prosecution. According to Armenian legislation — including the Constitution, the Criminal Procedure Code (which has been in force with significant amendments since 2022), and the Criminal Code — every person accused of a crime is guaranteed fundamental rights intended to ensure a fair trial and prevent miscarriages of justice.
- [Representation of Witness’s Interests in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/services/representation-of-witness-interests-in-armenia/): In the Republic of Armenia, witnesses play a crucial role in criminal proceedings, providing testimony that can significantly impact the outcome of a case. However, witnesses may face challenges such as pressure, intimidation, or concerns about self-incrimination. Representation of a witness's interests involves legal assistance to protect their rights, ensure fair treatment, and safeguard against potential risks. This service is particularly relevant for individuals summoned as witnesses in criminal cases, where professional legal support can help navigate the complexities of the judicial process.
- [Representation of Crime Victims in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/services/victim-representation/): According to the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia, a victim is a person who has suffered physical, property, or moral harm as a result of a crime. Victims may include individuals who have sustained:
- [Criminal Law](https://www.lsa.am/services/criminal-law/): Our firm provides high-quality legal services in criminal law throughout the Republic of Armenia, including Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, and other cities.  At LSA, we provide expert legal assistance in all areas of criminal law in Armenia, ensuring that our clients receive professional and dedicated representation. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys offer comprehensive legal support, protecting the rights and interests of individuals involved in criminal proceedings.
- [Civil Law](https://www.lsa.am/services/civil-law/): Civil law regulates numerous social relationships, including those related to property, contracts, inheritance, insurance, and more. Legal disputes between subjects of civil law are inevitable, and ineffective protection of rights during such disputes can lead to serious consequences.
- [Administrative Law](https://www.lsa.am/services/administrative-law/): LSA specializes in providing high-quality legal support in the complex field of administrative law in Armenia. Our team of experienced lawyers is ready to assist individuals and organizations at all stages of administrative proceedings—protecting your rights and ensuring your voice is heard.
- [Family and Inheritance Law](https://www.lsa.am/services/representation-in-family-and-inheritance-law/): Navigating family and inheritance legal matters can be incredibly challenging, often involving complex emotions and sensitive personal circumstances. At LSA, we understand these complexities and provide high-quality, empathetic legal services across various areas of family and inheritance law in Armenia. Our dedicated team is committed to offering expert guidance and effective representation, ensuring your rights and interests are protected with the utmost care and professionalism.
- [Drafting and submission of appeals to the ECHR](https://www.lsa.am/services/drafting-and-submission-of-appeals-to-the-echr/): The law firm "LAW AND STRATEGY ADVISORS" provides specialized legal services for drafting and submitting complaints to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) concerning individual rights violations.
- [Bankruptcy services](https://www.lsa.am/services/bankruptcy-services/): Facing financial difficulties can be challenging for both individuals and businesses. In Armenia’s complex legal environment, navigating bankruptcy procedures requires expert legal advice and strategic planning. LSA Law Firm offers specialized bankruptcy services that can assist both businesses and individuals during times of financial hardship.
- [Employment and Labor services](https://www.lsa.am/services/employment-and-labor-services/): LSA provides high-quality labor law services across the Republic of Armenia, including Yerevan, Gyumri, and other major cities. Our team of specialized attorneys has decades of experience in the field of labor law, offering personalized solutions for both employers and employees facing challenges in employment relations.
- [Investment Support in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/services/investment-support/): Investing in Armenia presents promising opportunities across various sectors such as real estate, energy, agriculture, hospitality, technology, and industrial development. However, without proper legal due diligence and transaction oversight, even the most attractive investment can carry unforeseen risks.
- [Accounting and finance](https://www.lsa.am/services/accounting-and-finance/): What separates our accounting services from traditional firms in Armenia? Simple—our team includes both certified accountants AND experienced lawyers working together to protect your financial and legal interests. This powerful combination provides something standard accounting services in Armenia simply can’t match: comprehensive protection on all fronts.
- [Legal Assistance for Foreign Citizens in Armenia](https://www.lsa.am/services/protection-of-foreigners/): LSA offers comprehensive legal protection to foreign citizens seeking guidance within the Armenian legal system. Our firm provides direct representation and strategic consultation on a wide range of legal matters, including immigration procedures, refugee and asylum applications, deportation risks, criminal defense, victim protection, and civil disputes. Services are delivered professionally in Armenian, Russian, and English. Foreign nationals often face challenges when interacting with state authorities due to unfamiliarity with local procedures or improper actions by officials. Our legal services are designed to safeguard their rights and ensure fair treatment in accordance with Armenian and international legal standards.
- [Corporate service](https://www.lsa.am/services/corporate-service/): Our corporate services are available in Yerevan and throughout the Republic of Armenia. We assist both established entities and foreign investors who wish to understand the legal risks associated with their investments, receive expert advice, obtain documentary support, develop strategies, and more.