General Business Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Uzbekistan
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About
Provided by Kosta Legal
Founded in 2015, Kosta Legal is a results-oriented law firm offering practical and cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients' commercial goals. The firm is a trusted partner for financial institutions, including regional development banks, government authorities, Fortune 500 companies and other corporations, guiding clients through their most complex projects in Uzbekistan. A personalized approach and commitment to professional development keep the team at the forefront of legal practice, enabling it to deliver exceptional service in an ever-evolving landscape.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Kosta Legal advised Asian Development Bank in relation to the construction, financing, operation and maintenance of two multidisciplinary hospitals in the Andijan and Bukhara regions of Uzbekistan.
Strengths
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"The firm's partners understand all aspects of the business and are well-versed in what their client does, which allows them to offer the most appropriate ways to solve problems."
"Kosta Legal is well aware of the nature of the clients' business and capable to provide useful practical advice."
"The firm's partners understand all aspects of the business and are well-versed in what their client does, which allows them to offer the most appropriate ways to solve problems."
"Kosta Legal is well aware of the nature of the clients' business and capable to provide useful practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Nail Hassanov is a leading lawyer in Uzbekistan whose expertise extends across a range of instructions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including project finance and development.
"What I like the most about Nail is that he brings to our attention issues that have yet to come down the project development line, and more importantly, he also suggests solutions."
"Nail is technically superb and commercially astute. He has a breadth of practice in the energy and infrastructure space that means is well-respected by government and private sector clients alike."
Azizbek Akhmadjonov advises clients from a range of industries, including agriculture, real estate and energy. He handles construction matters and assists with setting up joint ventures.
"Azizbek is technically superb and keeps deals on track in light of often changing laws and challenges."
Vazgen Grigoryan is a partner in Tashkent who is adept at handling litigation and arbitration proceedings across a range of sectors, including agriculture, chemicals and oil and gas.
"Vazgen's professionalism as a partner and his ability to approach tasks strategically contribute to the effective solution of the most complex legal issues."
"Vazgen is a highly qualified specialist with excellent control over processes, deep practical experience and the ability to find effective solutions for clients."
Maxim Dogonkin advises on a wide range of mandates, encompassing acquisitions, restructurings, as well as renewable energy projects. He typically assists foreign entities and corporations.
"Maxim is great with respect to local challenges."
"Maxim is attentive to client's needs, and has provided strong support and quality service to us."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Uzbekistan
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