General Business Law
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Vakhidov & Partners
Global 2026
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10
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2
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2021
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Overview
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Vakhidov & Partners is a Central Asia–focused boutique law firm advising multinational clients in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, FMCG, IT and telecom industries. The firm is recognised for regulatory, compliance, antimonopoly and M&A expertise, high-level government engagement, and partner-led, commercially driven advice in complex, high-risk markets.
Industry sectors (8)
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- IT
- Telecom
- AI
- FMCG
- Retail
Capabilities (15)
- Regulatory Compliance in Pharmaceuticals/Medical Device areas
- Regulatory Compliance
- AI Regulation
- Personal Data Protection
- IP Law
- Competition Law
- HR Compliance
- Government Relations
- Advocacy Before Regulators/Policy Shaping
- Contract Law
- M&A
- Corporate Restructuring
- Clinical Trials Regulation
- EAEU Law
- Contract Negotiating
Clients (15)
- Haleon
- Novo Nordisk
- AstraZeneca
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Bayer
- Novartis
- LC Waikiki
- Nestle
- Wildberries
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group
- MSN Laboratories
- DGT Dori Systems Technology
- Association of Foreign Pharmaceutical Companies and Manufacturers in Uzbekistan
- Association for Support and Development of Pharmaceutical Activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Melling, Voitishkin & Partners
Key people
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Zafar Vakhidov
Partner
Kamila Sharipova
Senior Associate
Saltanat Zhakhina
Associate
Work & experience
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Founded in 2021, the firm’s Tashkent and Almaty offices have quickly earned the trust of global clients through an integrated regional platform and over 18 years of cross-sector experience. It combines corporate, contract, employment, IP and manufacturing localisation capabilities with active involvement in legislative development and industry committees, delivering practical and compliant solutions aligned with evolving market frameworks across Central Asia.
Notable work
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Regulation of Orphan Medicines in Multiple Jurisdictions
2024CompletedKazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Advised on multi-jurisdictional access to unregistered orphan medicines in UZ, KZ, AZ & AM, enabling expansion.
AI Legislation Compliance in Pharmaceutical Sector
2025CompletedUzbekistan
Advised pharma company on AI-powered healthcare launch and Uzbekistan data protection compliance.
Company Rights in Pharmaceutical Procurement
2025CompletedKazakhstan
Assisted global pharmaceutical company in securing right to supply unregistered medicine to state buyer.
Ranked Offices at Vakhidov & Partners
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Ranked Departments at Vakhidov & Partners (1)
Ranked Individuals at Vakhidov & Partners (2)
Kazakhstan
Zafar Vakhidov
Corporate & Finance
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Uzbekistan
Zafar Vakhidov
General Business Law
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Top figures
10
Lawyers
2
Jurisdictions
2021
Established Year
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