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CENTIL

General Business Law

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Uzbekistan

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General Business Law - Uzbekistan

Band 1

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • CENTIL acted as Uzbek counsel for Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank in connection with its issuance of Eurobonds on the London Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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  • CENTIL is simultaneously knowledgeable about the law and extremely practical in finding a resolution.

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  • CENTIL has a good and well-coordinated team that is good at meeting deadlines.

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  • CENTIL has an international perspective when handling matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Zafar Malikov
    Zafar Malikov

    Zafar Malikov

    Zafar Malikov possesses extensive experience advising on the tax and corporate law aspects of cross-border investments involving Uzbekistan.

    • Zafar has an analytical mind and is a strategic thinker.

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  • Umid Aripdjanov
    Umid Aripdjanov

    Umid Aripdjanov

    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.

    • Umid is a consummate professional of the highest quality.

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    • Umid is very experienced in the energy sector.

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  • Sofia Shaykhrazieva
    Sofia Shaykhrazieva

    Sofia Shaykhrazieva

    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.

    • Sofia is one of the top lawyers in the market.

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  • Natalya Kim
    Natalya Kim

    Natalya Kim

    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 brings a calm, solution-oriented approach to complex legal issues and consistently delivers well-reasoned, commercially grounded advice.

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  • Yakub Sharipov
    Yakub Sharipov

    Yakub Sharipov

    Yakub Sharipov leads the Construction & Real Estate practice at Centil Law Firm in Uzbekistan and is recognized for his expertise in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. His work also includes advising on solar power projects, provided guidance on power purchase agreements, EPC structures, and regulatory compliance. Sharipov is particularly noted for his deep understanding of international construction standards and his ability to navigate complex cross-border mandates.

    • Yakub is always focused on practical results.

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    • Yakub is an excellent specialist.

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Ranked Individuals at CENTIL (5)

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