Expertise France – Gaming Regulatory Framework and Operator Selection (January 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group has played a significant role in the development of Armenia’s gaming regulatory framework and the establishment of the gaming regulatory operator. The firm contributed to the main principles governing the competition for selection of the operator, drafted the Government Decision regulating the specific PPP-type competitive selection procedure, developed related bylaws and the rules of procedure of the selection commission, and prepared the complete tender package for the actual competition, including the Request for Qualification (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) and draft Operator Agreement. Sigma also provided day-to-day legal support throughout the operator selection process. Key milestones were completed in 2026, with further implementation support continuing.
GIZ / Ministry of Economy – Intellectual Property Sector Strategic Program 2027–2031 (April 2026 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group has contributed to the development of Armenia’s Intellectual Property Sector Strategic Program 2027–2031 and its Action Plan. The assignment included a comprehensive review of Armenia’s existing IP framework, stakeholder consultations and consolidation of institutional feedback, and development of a national policy framework focused on strengthening IP protection, enforcement and commercialisation, together with institutional development and capacity building. The Strategic Program and Action Plan were submitted on 19 June 2026, with incorporation of stakeholder feedback continuing.
Asian Development Bank – New Insolvency Code (April 2024 – 18 June 2026). Sigma Law Group played an instrumental advisory and drafting role in the development of Armenia’s new Insolvency Code, one of the principal reforms under the 2022–2026 Judicial and Legal Reforms Strategy. The firm contributed directly to drafting the Code and aligning the framework with UNCITRAL guidance, relevant European principles and international best practices. The reform introduced modern mechanisms including preventive restructuring, cram-down, cross-border insolvency and pre-packed business sales. The new Code was adopted by the National Assembly on 18 June 2026.
Ministry of Internal Affairs – Identity Documents and Biometric Passport Reform (August 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group drafted the new Law on Identity Documents, which was adopted by the National Assembly on 1 May 2026. The reform establishes the legal framework governing the relationship between the State and the private partner selected through the relevant public-private partnership and introduces a modern biometric passport framework, an important element of the EU–Armenia visa liberalisation agenda. Following adoption of the Law, Sigma has continued work on implementing bylaws governing issuance and content of identity documents and collection of biometric data.
World Bank / Anti-Corruption Committee / Ministry of Justice – Unified Law on Preventing Corruption (June 2025 – March 2026). Sigma Law Group contributed to the development of a new unified legislative framework aimed at strengthening integrity, transparency and accountability. The firm provided legal analysis, policy advice and legislative drafting support concerning national and sectoral anti-corruption policies, corruption risk management and integrity programmes across public authorities, state-owned enterprises and non-profit organisations, corruption-proofing of legal acts, and expanded public-service integrity checks, taking into account relevant GRECO and OECD standards and recommendations.
Council of Europe – Reform of the Administrative Procedure Code (December 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group is contributing to the development of a modernised legislative framework governing administrative court proceedings. The mandate includes review of the existing procedural regime, analysis of judicial practice and comparative approaches, preparation of reform proposals covering the principal stages of administrative proceedings, drafting of the Concept Note, participation in consultations with public authorities and stakeholders, and incorporation of feedback into the reform framework.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development – Export Strategy and Regulatory Reform (10 June 2024 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group has supported the Ministry of Economy in the development and implementation of Armenia’s Export Strategy. The work has included legal and regulatory analysis of proposed export reforms, assessment of the potential impact of changes to the regulatory framework, ex-ante legal assessment, legislative drafting support and recommendations aimed at ensuring consistency with international trade requirements.
European Union / GOPA PACE – CEPA Alignment of Armenia’s Export Strategy (March 2026 – 19 June 2026). Acting within an EU-funded CEPA monitoring, implementation and communication project, Sigma Law Group provided a legal assessment of the Export Strategy and Action Plan, identified measures requiring legislative amendments, specified the types of legal changes required and developed recommendations for aligning implementation of the Strategy with Armenia’s CEPA commitments.
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) – Electronic Commerce Legal Framework (February 2026 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group advised on the development of a comprehensive legal framework for electronic commerce in Armenia. The assignment included review of the legal and regulatory framework governing the digital economy, including civil law, consumer protection, cybersecurity, personal data protection, trade and services; identification of regulatory gaps and structural inconsistencies; preparation of an analytical legal structuring paper; drafting of legislative provisions and explanatory materials; and consultations with regulators, digital platforms, SMEs, logistics providers and payment service providers. A draft legislative package was submitted on 30 June 2026 and its finalisation is ongoing.
European Union / Expertise France – Spirit Drinks Regulatory Framework (April – June 2026). Sigma Law Group supported an EU-funded legal approximation project concerning Armenia’s legislative framework for spirit drinks. The firm contributed to the legal architecture governing production, labelling, quality requirements and market placement of spirit drinks, as well as consumer-protection and transparency requirements relating to their origin, composition and characteristics. The work involved comparative analysis and adaptation of relevant European regulatory approaches to the Armenian legal environment.
European Union / DMI Associates – “Armenian Brandy” Geographical Indication (April 2026 – ongoing). Acting as Senior Expert, Sigma Law Group has supported the Ministry of Economy in developing the legal framework for the geographical indication “Armenian Brandy.” The firm contributed to the harmonisation and refinement of draft legislative and regulatory documents, including amendments to the Law on Grape-Originated Alcoholic Beverages, and developed mechanisms for recognition and protection of geographical indications taking into account Armenia’s EAEU obligations and relevant EU regulatory approaches.
World Bank / Ministry of Justice – Electronic Notary System (June 2025 – 27 March 2026; following earlier World Bank-supported phases). Sigma Law Group led significant elements of the legal and regulatory work for Armenia’s Electronic Notary system. The work included legal and business-process design for the digitalisation of 64 notarial services, development and coordination of primary and secondary legislative amendments, legal safeguards for electronic notarisation, interoperability with relevant state registries, and continuous legal support during system design, development and user testing. Sigma had also worked on earlier e-Notary and judicial archive assignments, including a dedicated World Bank GovTech phase in 2024.
World Bank – Justice Services Digitalisation and e-Criminal Case System (2022 – ongoing, through successive assignments). Sigma Law Group has supported several phases of Armenia’s justice digitalisation programme. The work began with the Justice Services Digitalization Program in 2022–2023 and continued through subsequent e-Criminal Case System assignments in 2024–2025 and later implementation work. The firm has reviewed justice-sector infrastructure and business processes, assessed interoperability and data requirements, identified legal and operational bottlenecks, developed legislative amendments and recommendations, supported system functionalities including case merging and splitting, and worked with law-enforcement authorities and other stakeholders on implementation.
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs – Social Protection and Legal Capacity Reforms (June 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group is advising on two significant legal and institutional reforms. The first concerns development of a unified national 24/7 hotline for reports of domestic and family violence, including legislative amendments, operational procedures and professional standards. The second concerns reform of Armenia’s legal-capacity and guardianship framework, including alternatives to full deprivation of legal capacity, more individualised and proportionate restrictions, periodic review mechanisms and safeguards aimed at preserving personal autonomy in accordance with international human-rights standards.
Council of Europe – Human Rights Safeguards for Displaced Persons (August 2025 – 9 January 2026). Sigma Law Group provided legal consultancy concerning civil-status documentation, citizenship, legal identity and the legal status of displaced persons. The firm assessed Armenian legislation and administrative procedures against European and international human-rights standards and prepared legislative and policy recommendations aimed at improving access to documentation and public services, while also addressing institutional capacity and digitalisation of documentation-related services.
UNDP – Modern Parliament for a Modern Armenia (MAP 2.0 – FORSETI) (18 April – 31 May 2025). Sigma Law Group supported the National Assembly in finalising reforms concerning ethical standards for Members of Parliament. The assignment included review of the draft amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly, review of the draft Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament, development of amendments to the Law on Guarantees for Members of Parliament and drafting of a decision establishing the Ethics Committee of the National Assembly.
World Bank – Product Market Regulation (PMR) Assessment (1 March – 20 June 2024). Sigma Law Group supported the collection and validation of Armenia’s OECD Product Market Regulation data across a broad range of regulatory areas, including administrative burdens for business start-ups, digital markets, electronic communications and energy, governance of state-owned enterprises, professional services, public procurement, retail trade and transport. The work included preparation and validation of responses and engagement with relevant Armenian authorities.
USAID / Development Professionals Inc. – Strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (29 June – 3 August 2024). Under the Armenia Justice Sector Support Project, Sigma Law Group assessed the causes of underutilisation of arbitration and mediation mechanisms, including the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia, and prepared recommendations aimed at improving the legal framework, policies, institutional arrangements and referral mechanisms supporting ADR. The assignment also included consideration of access to arbitration and mediation from a gender perspective.
Asian Development Bank – Judicial Capacity Building and Law and Policy Development (10 February 2023 – 31 December 2024). Sigma Law Group supported reforms aimed at strengthening Armenia’s judicial capacity and institutional mechanisms. The work included judicial needs assessment, development of capacity-building programmes for judges, research into Armenian courts’ handling of uncontested commercial claims, policy work concerning more efficient debt-collection mechanisms, judicial training on alternative dispute resolution and related legal research. The firm’s team also worked directly with the Ministry of Justice, Judiciary and other public institutions.
Asian Development Bank – Establishment of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia (29 August 2022 – 31 March 2023). Sigma Law Group contributed to the legal and institutional design of the new arbitration centre. The firm developed and finalised the Charter, Arbitration Council Procedure, Arbitration Rules and Rules of Conduct and Ethics for Arbitrators; designed models for the centre’s governing bodies; mapped business processes; and prepared the Terms of Reference for procurement of its electronic case-management system.
U.S. Department of Justice – Consultancy on Armenian Public Law (9 February 2023 – 9 February 2025). Sigma Law Group provided formal expert opinions and informal advice on issues of Armenian law, including independent legal research and analysis, assessment of legal positions and expert opinions, and advice on Armenian public-law questions arising in matters handled by the U.S. authorities.
Council of Europe / CEPEJ – Justice-Sector Data and Analytical Support (3 February 2022 – 14 January 2024). Sigma Law Group supported the Armenian CEPEJ correspondent with collection, processing and analysis of justice-sector statistical data, preparation of reports and correspondence, comparative and trend analysis, and training relating to judicial statistics and data processing.
Council of Europe – Support to Judicial Reform in Armenia (21 March 2021 – 21 March 2022). Sigma Law Group contributed to reforms aimed at strengthening the independence, impartiality and efficiency of the Armenian judiciary and developing the legal and institutional frameworks necessary to improve the practical application of arbitration and mediation.
Council of Europe – Execution of Article 6 ECHR Judgments (8 July 2021 – 30 December 2022). Sigma Law Group contributed to work concerning the independence, impartiality and efficiency of the judiciary, reduction of the length of proceedings, improvement of Armenia’s national system for execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights, implementation of Protocol No. 16 and issues relating to reopening of domestic proceedings.
European Union / German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) – Consolidation of the Justice System in Armenia (2022). Sigma Law Group supported an EU-funded reform programme aimed at strengthening the independence, efficiency, integrity, accountability and transparency of Armenia’s justice system in line with CEPA priorities and EU best practices. The work included review of institutional documents and bylaws, recommendations concerning arbitration rules, cooperation with international arbitration centres and stakeholder consultations.
USAID / Checchi and Company Consulting – Armenian Integrity Project (29 November 2021 – 14 February 2022). Sigma Law Group reviewed Armenian legislation governing public service, the Corruption Prevention Commission and disciplinary proceedings to identify legislative gaps, inconsistencies and weaknesses in existing accountability mechanisms. The firm also participated in professional consultations concerning the Model Code of Conduct and provided legal opinions on the proposed framework.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) – Armenia Cooperation Roadmap (2021–2022). Sigma Law Group contributed to development of UNODC’s Cooperation Roadmap with the Republic of Armenia for 2022–2025. The assignment involved review of existing documentation and available data, consultations with national counterparts, preparation of the country cooperation roadmap taking into account Agenda 2030 and UNODC global priorities, donor analysis and development of concept notes for potential funding opportunities.
UNDP – Electoral Support Project / Electoral Technology and Cybersecurity (31 December 2021 – 29 March 2022). Sigma Law Group reviewed Central Election Commission documentation and the existing IT strategy, analysed national legislation and government approaches to cybersecurity in state institutions, assessed alternative cybersecurity strategies from a legal perspective, and contributed to the preparation of a roadmap, strategy and action plan for further development of electoral technology and cybersecurity in Armenia.
UNDP – Feasibility Study on Innovative Electoral Technologies (7 February – 29 April 2021). Sigma Law Group conducted a feasibility study concerning innovative technologies for Armenia’s electoral process, assessed the electoral legal framework against international obligations and best practices, and prepared legal analysis and recommendations incorporated into a final roadmap, strategy and action plan.

Sigma’s disputes practice has expanded significantly, combining domestic court advocacy with international arbitration and cross-border enforcement work. The team handles complex cases from early strategy and evidence assessment through hearings, appeals, enforcement and settlement.
·  International commercial arbitration, including LCIA and SIAC proceedings
·  Armenian-law support in ICSID-related and other investment disputes
·  Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Armenia
·  Interim measures, asset preservation and enforcement strategy
·  Security enforcement over movable and immovable property
·  Commercial, administrative, procurement, insolvency and IP litigation
·  Appellate and Cassation Court advocacy
·  Cross-border disputes involving transport, trademarks, mining, finance and corporate law
 
 
Selected Cross-Border Arbitration and International Disputes
London-Seated LCIA Arbitration – Mining and Commodities (August 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group acts as lead counsel to an Armenian mining-sector company in a London-seated LCIA arbitration arising from an international gold concentrate supply contract. The dispute involves complex issues of contractual performance, rejection of supplied material, testing and assay results, payment obligations, damages, interest and costs. Sigma advised the client from the pre-arbitration stage, including on its legal and commercial position, correspondence with foreign counsel and umpire testing, and subsequently developed the arbitration strategy, analysed the Request for Arbitration and procedural risks, and prepared the client’s defence. The arbitration remains ongoing.
SIAC-Related Cross-Border Financing and Security Enforcement (March 2026 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group advises an international financial institution on the Armenian-law aspects of a major cross-border financing dispute and recovery strategy. The work includes advice in connection with contemplated SIAC arbitration on limitation periods, debt acknowledgement, procedural requirements for claims against Armenian parties, interim measures and recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Sigma also advises on enforcement of real and movable property security, out-of-court foreclosure, priority of security interests, registry procedures and enforcement documentation. The firm works closely with leading international counsel and the client’s internal legal team to coordinate the Armenian enforcement strategy with the wider arbitration and recovery process.
ICSID-Related Armenian Law Advice – Investment Arbitration (March – May 2026). Sigma Law Group acted as Armenian counsel supporting a leading international law firm in connection with a high-value ICSID investment arbitration. The firm provided detailed Armenian-law analysis concerning insolvency and corporate matters, including requirements for initiating bankruptcy proceedings, the concept of an undisputed payment obligation, the effect of parallel civil litigation, interim restrictions and cassation practice, as well as shareholders’ pre-emptive rights, treasury shares and related corporate-law issues. Sigma completed its Armenian-law mandate on 3 May 2026, while the underlying arbitration remains ongoing.
Cross-Border Trademark Litigation – Armenia / Russia (October 2025 – May 2026). Sigma Law Group successfully defended an Armenian company in a cross-border trademark dispute before a Russian commercial court. The matter concerned alleged trademark infringement arising from the sale of branded goods through an online platform. Sigma developed the defence strategy, analysed the applicable Russian and EAEU legal framework and successfully relied on the EAEU regional exhaustion principle. The infringement claim was dismissed in full, and the firm subsequently secured recovery of the client’s legal costs. Two favourable decisions were obtained on 16 January and 22 May 2026.
International Carriage and CMR Convention Dispute – USD 383,500 (February 2026 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group represents an Armenian company in a commercial dispute arising from an international cargo shipment and an insurer’s subrogation claim. The matter involves carrier liability under the CMR Convention, insurance subrogation and the interaction between Armenian civil law and international transport law. Sigma is challenging the first-instance judgment and represents the client in appellate proceedings.
Cross-Border Damages Litigation Involving an International Electronics Group (October 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group represents a former senior executive of the Armenian representative office of an international electronics company in a damages dispute concerning losses allegedly resulting from court-ordered interim measures. The matter raises a novel issue under Armenian civil procedure concerning the circumstances in which interim measures may give rise to civil liability. Sigma developed the defence around the absence of the necessary elements of liability, including actionable conduct, actual loss, causation and quantum. A favourable first-instance judgment was obtained in July 2026, and the matter remains ongoing.
Selected Commercial and Administrative Litigation
Public Procurement Blacklisting – Cassation Court Precedent (May 2023 – 15 December 2025). Sigma Law Group represented an Armenian company in a precedent-setting public procurement dispute concerning its inclusion on the procurement blacklist. The firm handled the matter through the first-instance, appellate and cassation courts and ultimately secured a favourable judgment from the Court of Cassation overturning the disproportionate sanction. The decision is significant for the uniform application of Armenian procurement law and clarifies the limits of administrative discretion in exclusion and blacklisting procedures.
Securities Settlement and Custody Litigation – USD 1.24 million (July 2026 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group represents an Armenian investment company in appellate proceedings arising from a complex securities settlement and custody dispute. The matter concerns DVP and partial-settlement procedures, the legal effect of securities credited to a proprietary account, and the statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations of Armenia’s Central Depository. Sigma developed the appellate strategy, prepared the appeal and related submissions, and represents the client before the Court of Appeal.
High-Value Real Estate Investment Dispute – USD 20 million (August 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group represents an Armenian investment group in litigation concerning the acquisition of strategically important real estate assets. The firm developed the litigation strategy, analysed transaction, ownership and title documentation, prepared court submissions and represented the client before the Armenian courts. Sigma secured a favourable first-instance judgment on 18 March 2026. The proceedings remain ongoing.
Strategic Business Acquisition Dispute – USD 821,000 (December 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group represents an Armenian company in a commercial dispute arising from a strategic business expansion transaction involving the acquisition of commercial assets and related services. The firm is responsible for litigation strategy, analysis of the underlying contractual documentation, preparation of court submissions and representation before the Armenian courts. Sigma has already obtained favourable results in interim and procedural applications while the principal proceedings remain ongoing.
Administrative and Construction Permit Litigation (April 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group successfully defended the validity of a building permit challenged by a third party. The firm developed the litigation strategy, analysed the applicable administrative, construction and urban-planning framework, prepared the necessary submissions and evidence and represented the client before the court. The court rejected the challenge and confirmed the legality of the permit, protecting the client’s ability to continue the underlying construction project.
Large-Scale Municipal Transport Litigation Portfolio (August 2024 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group manages a significant litigation portfolio for a major Armenian municipal transport operator. The firm has handled nearly 50 court proceedings for the client and obtained multiple favourable rulings. Recent results include successful first-instance outcomes in disputes involving claims of approximately AMD 95 million and AMD 34 million. The engagement demonstrates Sigma’s ability to manage a substantial volume of litigation as part of an integrated long-term legal relationship.
Insolvency and Administrative Proceedings for a Municipal Transport Company (March 2025 – ongoing). Sigma Law Group represents another municipal transport company in bankruptcy and administrative proceedings alongside its broader corporate and commercial advisory mandate. The firm handles procedural strategy, preparation of legal positions and submissions, and representation before Armenian courts and administrative authorities.
Challenge to a Major Public-Private Partnership Tender (2025–2026). Sigma Law Group acted as litigation counsel to an Armenian public authority in proceedings challenging the results of a major PPP tender. The firm developed and defended the authority’s legal position against a challenge brought by an unsuccessful tender participant and successfully preserved the outcome of the competitive selection process. The proceedings were conducted in closed session; accordingly, the client and project are not identified in this profile.

Sigma provides ongoing and transaction-specific support to Armenian and international businesses, combining day-to-day corporate advice with commercial contracting, regulatory support and contentious capability when issues escalate.
 
 
Sigma Law Group represents corporate clients, financial institutions, investors and public bodies in complex commercial, administrative and cross-border disputes. The firm has handled more than 150 litigation matters, with an approximately 96% favourable outcome rate, including successful appellate and cassation-level proceedings. Its international disputes practice has expanded significantly and includes acting as lead counsel and Armenian counsel in LCIA, SIAC and ICSID-related matters, as well as advising on recognition and enforcement, interim measures, insolvency, asset recovery and enforcement of security interests.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SELECTED CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL ADVISORY EXPERIENCE
Sigma Law Group provides ongoing legal support in connection with major urban real estate and construction developments with an aggregate estimated project value of approximately USD 625 million. The firm advises throughout the project lifecycle on legal structuring, land and property matters, construction and development regulation, permitting and completion documentation, commercial contracts, risk management and interactions with state and municipal authorities. The mandate requires an integrated approach combining corporate, commercial, real estate, construction and administrative law expertise.
Sigma Law Group provides comprehensive day-to-day legal support to an Armenian deep-tech company operating in geospatial intelligence, satellite data processing and related technology fields. The firm advises on corporate governance and transactions, including share transfers, charter amendments, board decisions, tax-benefit requirements and the drafting and negotiation of complex contractor agreements. Sigma also supported the company in navigating Armenia’s newly developing space-activity regulatory framework, including preparation of the licensing package, regulatory analysis, compliance requirements and engagement with the competent authorities, resulting in the issuance of Armenia’s first Space Activity License.
Sigma Law Group acts as long-term legal counsel to a major transport operator, advising across key aspects of its business operations. The firm’s work includes legal representation in domestic courts, complex labour and employment matters, commercial contracting and negotiations with leading international transport-equipment manufacturers concerning fleet modernisation, equipment supply and long-term maintenance arrangements. The mandate combines operational corporate advice with transactional, procurement and regulatory support for a strategically important infrastructure operator.
Sigma Law Group provides comprehensive ongoing legal support to an Armenian company across corporate, commercial, insolvency and administrative matters. The firm drafts and reviews commercial contracts and other documentation required for day-to-day operations, provides legal opinions and practical advice on operational matters, and supports the client on insolvency and regulatory issues.
Sigma Law Group provides ongoing corporate, commercial and regulatory advice to a company responsible for major urban technology and digital-management initiatives. The firm supports projects involving digital public-transport ticketing and real-time transit information systems, including drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on implementation arrangements, preparing amendments to transport-related regulation, and handling employment, corporate governance and day-to-day commercial matters. Sigma also advises on cooperation and contractual arrangements involving different state and municipal bodies.