How does the Armenian court system handle commercial disputes?

Commercial disputes are heard by the Courts of First Instance. Appeals go to the Court of Appeal and then the Court of Cassation. Enforcement of judgments is handled by the Compulsory Enforcement Service.

Can foreign parties bring a dispute in Armenia?

Yes. Armenian courts accept jurisdiction where one party is an Armenian entity or where the contract specifies Armenian law. Foreign judgments and arbitral awards can also be enforced in Armenia under the New York Convention.

Is arbitration available in Armenia?

Yes. The Armenian Arbitration Association and ad hoc arbitration are available. International arbitration clauses (ICC, LCIA, Vienna) in contracts with Armenian parties are enforceable.

How long does a commercial dispute take in Armenian courts?

First instance: 3–12 months depending on complexity. With appeals: 1–3 years. Interim relief (injunctions, asset freezes) can be obtained in days. MOSTAR advises on realistic timelines at the assessment stage.

What are MOSTAR's fees for dispute cases?

Fixed-fee assessment: $300. After that, fees depend on case type and complexity — fixed-fee for debt recovery up to AMD 5 million, hourly or matter-based for complex litigation. Quoted after assessment.

ARMENIA — DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Dispute Resolution in Armenia — Commercial Courts and Arbitration

Court representation, arbitration, debt recovery, and shareholder disputes. Fixed-fee case assessment. MOSTAR represents clients at every stage from pre-litigation to enforcement.

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What we handle

Dispute types —
from debt to corporate conflict

MOSTAR handles commercial disputes across all stages: assessment, pre-litigation negotiation, arbitration, and court.

Debt recovery

Claims against debtors in Armenian courts or via payment order procedure. Fixed-fee track for claims up to AMD 5 million. Enforcement coordinated with the Compulsory Enforcement Service.

Commercial contract disputes

Breach of contract, non-payment, service disputes. Pre-litigation demand letters, negotiation, and court representation if settlement fails.

Shareholder disputes

Deadlock, exclusion, charter breach, minority protection. MOSTAR handles both pre-litigation resolution and court proceedings.

Arbitration

Armenian Arbitration Association (AIAA), ad hoc arbitration, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Armenia under the New York Convention.

Interim relief

Asset freezes, injunctions, and preservation orders. Armenian courts can grant interim relief within days of application.

Enforcement

Enforcement of Armenian court judgments and foreign arbitral awards. Coordination with bailiffs and the Compulsory Enforcement Service.

The process

From first contact
to resolution

Case assessment

$300 fixed fee. We review documents, assess merits and risks, and recommend the best route: negotiation, arbitration, or court. Written assessment delivered.

Week 1

Pre-litigation

Demand letter, negotiation, or mediation attempt where appropriate. Many disputes resolve at this stage — saving time and cost.

Weeks 2–4

Court or arbitration

If pre-litigation fails, MOSTAR files and represents. Fees quoted after assessment based on case complexity. Regular updates throughout.

Months 1–12+

Common questions

Armenian dispute resolution —
what clients ask

How long do Armenian commercial courts take?

First instance: 3–12 months for most commercial cases. Appeals add 6–12 months. Debt recovery via payment order is faster — judgment in 1–2 months if uncontested.

Can a foreign company sue in Armenian courts?

Yes. Armenian courts accept jurisdiction where the defendant is an Armenian entity or the contract specifies Armenian law. MOSTAR handles cases for foreign-owned Armenian companies and foreign companies contracting with Armenian parties.

Are foreign arbitral awards enforceable in Armenia?

Yes. Armenia is a signatory to the New York Convention (1958). MOSTAR handles recognition and enforcement applications in Armenian courts.

What is included in the $300 case assessment?

Review of all relevant documents, written assessment of merits and risks, recommended strategy (negotiation, arbitration, or court), and a call to discuss findings. Full transparency before committing to further engagement.

Does MOSTAR handle cases in Russian or English?

Yes. MOSTAR works in Armenian, Russian, and English. All documents for Armenian courts are prepared in Armenian; MOSTAR provides English-language summaries and status updates throughout.

Dispute Resolution in Armenia — Commercial Courts and Arbitration

Dispute types —from debt to corporate conflict

From first contactto resolution

Armenian dispute resolution —what clients ask

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Dispute types —
from debt to corporate conflict

From first contact
to resolution

Armenian dispute resolution —
what clients ask