Nigar Jafarova is a Partner specialising in project development, construction and dispute resolution at OMNI Law Firm (based in Baku, Azerbaijan), where she focuses on cross-border project development and dispute resolution. Recognized multiple times by IFLR as a leading woman in her field, she brings established expertise to complex infrastructure and construction projects.

She provides comprehensive legal and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle, from initial project structuring and contract negotiation to performance management and dispute resolution. Her experience includes advising on exceptional projects such as artificial land and island reclamation, within a broad portfolio of multimillion-dollar projects spanning diverse sectors, including Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewable Energy, Commercial & Public Infrastructure, High-End Residential Development, and Hospitality.

She possesses deep familiarity with global contracting standards, particularly FIDIC forms, and regularly advises project owners and contractors on risk management, claims prevention, contract interpretation, and the structuring of large-scale international investments.

Nigar Jafarova is actively involved in the resolution of high-value disputes, and has successfully managed the local aspects as counsel in numerous international arbitrations under the rules of various leading arbitral institutions.

Nigar Jafarova speaks fluent English, Russian, Azerbaijani (native) and intermediate Turkish.