General Business Law | Asia-Pacific

Dentons is an impressive global law firm with an office in Tashkent, noted for its expertise in corporate, finance and subsoil matters, with a strong construction practice. The firm also advises on regulatory issues associated with energy projects, as well as capital markets issuances. Dentons has a wide global network, making it a popular choice for clients with inbound cross-border projects. Clients represented by the team include Mosaic Financial, International Securities Consultancy and Helaba.

Kosta Legal is a notable law firm with a strong presence in the Uzbek market, advising on a variety of domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm serves a sizeable roster of mainly international corporates, providing tailored project financing and corporate structuring advice. The team is also instructed on litigation and employment matters, and has experience handling work in the energy, real estate, telecoms and agricultural industries. Clients represented by Kosta Legal include Asian Development Bank, Voltalia and MUFG Bank.

Azizov & Partners is a long-established law firm in Uzbekistan, acting for a broad range of international clients. The team is well versed in handling commercial law matters, including project finance and development. Azizov & Partners additionally represents clients in contentious matters, including contractual disputes. The firm has notable experience advising a range of clients and, in particular, those from the pharmaceutical and energy industries. Examples of clients represented include Aksa Enerji, Novo Nordisk and PNS Networks.

Black Swan Consulting provides a full range of legal services to clients in Uzbekistan. The team advises clients on corporate, employment, tax and IT-related regulations, as well as company registration in Uzbekistan. Often active for foreign clients, the team counts Lerna, UC Venture Fund and Llama Labs among its clientele.

Kinstellar has a notable banking and finance legal practice in Uzbekistan, offering clients a broad scope of expertise in cross-border lending and regulatory mandates. The team also handles corporate governance, bond issuances and M&A, as well as project financing work. The firm handles mandates for financial institutions and clients in the energy and banking sectors, among others.