Narmin Abbasova
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Flexibel Jurist | Avtalsförhandling, Compliance & Moms/Skatt | IP & AI | GDPR | Fintech | LL.M. in EU Business Law
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
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Legal & AI Business AdvisorLawgent ABJun 2026 - Current (2 months)Lawgent AB is Sweden's first law firm built around EU AI regulation, advising tech-driven organizations on compliant, scalable AI and digital products across Europe. Part of Nordic Investin Group. In this role, my main responsibilities include: - Advise EU and non-EU clients on AI governance and EU AI Act readiness by turning complex AI, data, and rights requirements into concrete product and risk controls that enable deployment instead of blocking it. - Guide tech, education, and professional services firms through end-to-end digital compliance (GDPR, DORA, NIS2, DSA, Data Act, Cyber Resilience Act), mapping obligations to real policies and training to cut ad-hoc legal escalations. - Draft and negotiate commercial and technology contracts- Head of International Cooperation DepartmentAzerbaijani Bar AssociationOct 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 11 months)The Azerbaijani Bar Association (ABA) is a non-governmental, independent, self-regulating organisation, including all lawyers, and is established for non-profit purposes. In this role, my main responsibilities include: - Leading strategic initiatives to expand ABA's global footprint, forging partnerships with international bar associations (e.g., CCBE, FBE, UIA, LAWASIA, EYBA) and representing the organization at high-level forums, conferences, and events worldwide. - Organizing and coordinating international conferences, projects, and pro bono legal initiatives in Azerbaijan and abroad, enhancing access to justice for marginalized groups while aligning national legislation with global standards through targeted legal research. - Managing
- Legal EditorLAWELSJul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)LAWELS aims to provide readers with articles and cutting-edge thoughts written by lawyers working in various practice fields. The blog also provides professionals in this area with legal news, legislation changes, helpful information, legal insights, and other relevant issues. In this role, I am responsible for: - Directing editorial strategy for LAWELS legal blog, curating high-impact publications with international authors on cross-border regulations, resulting in authoritative Q&A guides read across the US, Europe, and Asia. - Proofreading and providing strategic feedback on complex legal content, including my own contributions like "Q&A Guide to the Sale and Storage of Goods in Azerbaijan," enhancing platform credibility and global rea
- Legal AssociateNotem LawFeb 2022 - Sep 2022 (8 months)NOTEM is a business law consulting firm that has provided specialized assistance and consultancy services to local and foreign clients since 2013. In this role, I am responsible for: - Delivering comprehensive legal advisory for 30+ clients on entity formation, address changes, IP/trademark management, and migration (TRP applications), achieving 95%+ success rates through precise documentation. - Ensuring compliance for security/cookie policies, NDAs, T&Cs, and personal data matters under local laws, mitigating risks, and supporting GDPR-aligned practices for business clients. - Mentoring team of 1 Legal Intern and 1 Junior Lawyer, guiding research/case strategy to elevate client outcomes and professional development in a top-ranked firm.
- Junior Legal AssociateGRATA InternationalAug 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 6 months)Contributed to client advisory and legal services at one of Azerbaijan's leading international law firms, with responsibilities across multiple practice areas: - Advised on corporate governance for 50+ clients, streamlining company registrations, liquidations, and compliance, reducing processing times by 30% through efficient document preparation (PoAs, charters) and tax-optimized structuring. - Analyzed VAT compliance for cross-border transactions, guiding clients on supply rules and international obligations, mitigating risks and ensuring 100% regulatory adherence in high-volume deals. - Managed IP portfolios and trademark matters in partnership with seniors, while reviewing data protection policies (NDAs, T&Cs) for Azerbaijani/internati
- Legal AssistantGRATA InternationalApr 2020 - Jul 2020 (4 months)- Supported migration law cases by drafting TRP application documents and advising on immigration processes, achieving approval rates above 90% for 15+ clients. - Assisted in corporate tax advisory, identifying risks in filings and regulatory changes, contributing to seamless entity setups and compliance for early-stage transactions.
- Legal InternYapi Kredi Bank AzerbaijanApr 2019 - Sep 2019 (6 months)Yapı Kredi Bank Azerbaijan, established in 2000, is the Azerbaijani subsidiary of "Yapı Kredi Bankası A.Ş.", one of Türkiye’s leading financial groups. The bank provides a wide range of retail and corporate banking services, contributing to the development of Azerbaijan’s financial sector. As a Legal Intern, I supported the bank’s legal department in ensuring compliance and providing advisory services. Key responsibilities included: - Drafted 20+ legal memorandums addressing regulatory and commercial queries, enabling swift business decisions and operational continuity in retail/corporate banking. - Reviewed correspondent bank agreements for compliance and risk mitigation, identifying key issues that strengthened partnerships and reduced p
Education
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- Aspire Intitute, Aspire Leaders ProgramHarvard Business SchoolJan 2026
- Hansen Leadership Institute Fellowship, Peace Studies and Conflict ResolutionUniversity of San DiegoJan 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 year)A highly competitive, fully funded 3-week leadership fellowship bringing together emerging leaders from around the world to foster international cooperation and understanding. The program focuses on developing skills in cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and collaborative leadership through interactive workshops, experiential learning, and community engagement. Key sessions and activities included: - Women in Leadership; - Public Speaking; - Emotional Intelligence; - Empathy; - Politics; - Creativity; - Cultural exchange events, team challenges, and field experiences. The fellowship provided hands-on opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities, engage with global peers, and apply skills in real-world c
- Master of Laws - LLM, European Business LawLund UniversityJan 2024 - Jul 2026 (2 years 7 months)Lund University, founded in 1666, ranks among the world’s top universities (#74), and its Faculty of Law is one of the four original faculties. The Master’s programme in European Business Law provides a comprehensive understanding of European foundational law and its application in business contexts. During the programme, I developed a solid foundation in EU constitutional law, essential for understanding the broader framework of European business law. Key courses included: Compulsory: - EU Constitutional Law; - Internal Market Law; - Business Negotiations; - EU Competition Law; Elective: - EU and International Trade Law; - The EU, Contract Law and Global Value Chains; - EU Financial Law and Governance. The programme offered extensive oppor
- Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law facultyBaku State UniversityJan 2017 - Dec 2021 (5 years)Baku State University, established in 1919, is Azerbaijan’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institution. I graduated with an LLB degree, building a strong academic foundation in Commercial Law, International Law, and European Law. Gained in-depth knowledge of international commercial contracts and EU Competition Law, developing practical skills to analyze market dynamics, identify legal challenges, and provide effective solutions in commercial and regulatory contexts.
Projects (professional or personal)
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- IInternational Training on "Intellectual Property Law Litigation: Fundamentals and Practice"May 2023The French National School for the Judiciary (École Nationale de la Magistrature - ENM) is France’s sole institution responsible for training judges and prosecutors, as well as providing specialized programs for foreign legal professionals. Selected on a fully funded scholarship to participate in and successfully complete an intensive international training on "Intellectual Property Law Litigation: Fundamentals and Practice" in Paris, France. The program provided both theoretical and practical insights into: - Trademarks, copyright, patents, and other key areas of IP law; - Litigation strategies and judicial practices taught by judges from the Court of Cassation, Paris Court of Appeal, and Judicial Court of Paris, alongside lawyers, profess
Awards
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- SSwedish Institute Scholarship for Global ProfessionalsSWEDISH INSTITUTESep 2024The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals is aimed to support future global leaders who are committed to working towards a democratic, equal, and sustainable society in their home countries and regions. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievements, professional and leadership experiences, and their potential to contribute to sustainable development.
- ALiving Diversity AwardAssociation Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales AIESEC International Association of Students in Economics and BusinessSep 2020Winner of the “Living Diversity” award for actively learning from different ways of life and opinions represented in AIESEC's multicultural environment and acting inclusively, respecting, and vigorously encouraging the contribution of every individual in the organization.
Publications
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- AI literacy: the AI Act duty your business already hasLawgent ABJul 2026Explains Article 4 of the AI Act, the duty to ensure AI literacy among staff, how the Digital Omnibus softened it into an obligation of effort rather than result, and practical steps businesses can take to comply.
- AI-förordningens nya tidsplan: det här behöver ditt företag vetaLawgent ABJul 2026En genomgång av hur det digitala omnibuspaketet skjuter upp AI-förordningens högriskkrav, vilka skyldigheter som ändå gäller från den 2 augusti 2026, och hur företag bör agera.
- AI-driven cyberattacks are here: what the EU's new plan means for your businessLawgent ABJul 2026Covers the EU's new Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, how it connects to the AI Act, NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and DORA, and what businesses should do to prepare for AI-driven threats.
- AI-kunnighet: kravet ditt företag redan omfattas avLawgent ABJul 2026En genomgång av artikel 4 i AI-förordningen, kravet på AI-kunnighet hos personal, hur den digitala omnibusen mjukat upp kravet, och konkreta steg företag kan ta för att uppfylla det.
- The EU AI Act's new timeline: what your business needs to knowLawgent ABJul 2026An overview of the Digital Omnibus's postponement of AI Act high-risk obligations, explaining which deadlines moved, which duties (transparency, penalties, the new ban on non-consensual intimate imagery) still apply from 2 August 2026, and how businesses should prepare.
- AI-drivna cyberattacker är här: så påverkar EU:s nya handlingsplan ditt företagLawgent ABJul 2026En genomgång av EU:s nya handlingsplan för cybersäkerhet och AI, dess koppling till AI-förordningen, NIS2, cyberresiliensförordningen och DORA, samt vad företag bör göra för att förbereda sig.
- LLegal Basis Choices and DORA-MiCA ICT Governance for Swedish Payment Service Providers and Crypto-Asset Service ProviderLund University Libraries LUP Student PapersJun 2026A Master's thesis (LL.M. in European Business Law, Lund University, awarded AB, Pass with distinction) examining Article 114 TFEU as the legal basis for EU digital finance regulation, using MiCA and DORA as key examples and Sweden as a case study. It analyses how the EU balances harmonisation with constitutional limits and national competences in a fast-changing financial sector, and asks whether Article 114 TFEU remains a convincing foundation for increasingly centralised digital finance rules.
- International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guide: Sale and Storage of Goods in AzerbaijanLAWELSSep 2022This article covers key matters relating to the sale of goods contracts, including legislative framework, rules on formation, price and payment, delivery, the passing of title and risk, enforcement and remedies, exclusion of liability, choice of law and jurisdiction, and arbitration. It also provides an overview of the rules governing the storage of goods.
- International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guide: International Trade in Goods and Services in AzerbaijanThomson ReutersNov 2021This article covers key matters relating to international trade regulation in Azerbaijan, including recent trends, trade agreements, trade negotiations, rules relating to the supply of services, imports and exports requirements, trade remedies, and international trade sanctions.