General Business Law - Uzbekistan
What the team is known for
CENTIL is a market-leading, full-service law firm in Uzbekistan with additional offices across Central Asia. The team provides in-depth due diligence and local law support to international companies, including advising on their entry into the Uzbekistan market. The firm regularly advises on cross-border deal structuring, capital markets, project financing and tax mandates, with clients in the energy and banking industries.
Notable practitioners
Zafar Malikov possesses extensive experience advising on the tax and corporate law aspects of cross-border investments involving Uzbekistan.
Umid Aripdjanov is a leading player in the Uzbek legal market with particular expertise in the energy sector. He regularly advises both governmental institutions and international clients on renewable and conventional energy projects, handling regulatory issues, due diligence, power agreements and PPP contracts. "He is a sophisticated attorney with considerable experience in the projects and energy space."
Otabek Suleimanov is a partner in Tashkent who is experienced in advising on cross-border M&A transactions, as well as a variety of projects matters in the energy sector. "Otabek is detail-oriented."
Sofia Shaykhrazieva in Tashkent is praised as a lawyer with a wealth of experience in banking and finance matters. She has significant experience in project finance transactions, loans and due diligence.
Natalya Kim regularly assists clients with a range of financing transactions in Uzbekistan, in addition to handling due diligence matters in connection with infrastructure and energy projects. "Natalya is a very skilful, smart and sharp lawyer."
