SABIR MAMMADOV

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at NEQSOL Holding Azerbaijan LLC, specializing in M&A, cross-border transactions, and governance frameworks. Proven track record in leading high-value acquisitions and developing compliance policies. Adept at stakeholder engagement and project leadership, delivering impactful legal training and strategic risk management solutions.

• Harvard Manage Mentor (Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Goal Setting, Team Management)
• HarvardX (Contract Law, Justice, U.S. Political Institutions)
• MITx (Innovation & Creativity)

• President, Azerbaijan–UK Alumni Association (AUKAA), Leading alumni network, organising high-profile events and legal panels.
• Speaker, COP29 Blue Zone, Fostering Green Innovation: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Combat Climate Change with Renewable Energy.
• Trainer, ASAN Volunteers, Delivered legal training on “Fundamentals of Corporate Law” (2024).
• Organizer, Karabakh Conflict Events, Organised 20+ international/domestic events on legal and political aspects of the Karabakh conflict.
• Panel Leader, The Masked Genocide, Led panel at City, University of London, attended by 200+ academics and professionals.

Philip Morris Azerbaijan – Market Entry (IQOS), Lead legal team representative for securing regulatory approvals, establishing official representation, and structuring the local entity for the introduction of IQOS products in Azerbaijan. Managed cross-border contractual negotiations and compliance alignment with Azerbaijani law., PeerStack – Launch of Peer-to-Peer Learning Platform, Advised on corporate structuring, IP considerations, and contractual framework for one of the first peer-to-peer learning models in Azerbaijan. Supported the platform’s strategic partnerships and investor engagement., NEQSOL Holding – High-Value Cross-Border Acquisitions, Key legal team member on multiple confidential, high-value M&A transactions across telecoms, energy, and technology sectors involving assets in Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, and the UK. Responsibilities included due diligence, SPA/SHA drafting, and post-acquisition integration support., NEQSOL Holding – Corporate Governance Framework, As one of the founding members of NEQSOL’s in-house legal team, contributed to the design and implementation of the group’s governance and compliance systems across multiple jurisdictions., COP29 Blue Zone Speaker, Delivered a panel presentation on “Fostering Green Innovation: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Combat Climate Change with Renewable Energy.”, President, Azerbaijan–UK Alumni Association (AUKAA), Leading alumni network and organising high-profile legal and policy events.

• Azerbaijani, Native
• English, C2
• Turkish, C1
• Russian, B2

• Philip Morris Azerbaijan – IQOS Market Entry, Lead legal team representative for securing regulatory approvals, establishing official representation, and structuring local entity.
• PeerStack Launch, Advised on corporate structuring, IP, and contracts for one of Azerbaijan’s first peer-to-peer learning platforms.
• NEQSOL Holding High-Value Acquisitions, Key legal team member on multiple confidential, high-value M&A deals in telecoms, energy, and technology sectors (Azerbaijan, Netherlands, UK).

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Joint Ventures
• Legal Due Diligence
• Corporate Structuring
• Market Entry Strategies
• Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Investment Agreements
• Governance Frameworks
• Compliance
• Policy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Leadership
• Training & Development