KY & Partners (Kambarova Yusupov & Partners)

Managing Partner:Muborak Kambarova

Number of Lawyers:5

Languages:English, Russian, Uzbek

KY & Partners is a full-service law firm focused on developing tailored solutions for local and foreign clients on the most complex transactions in Uzbekistan.

KY & Partners’ team has specialist knowledge and decades of experience working on a variety of corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and capital markets transactions.

The firm's top priority is its clients, which include the Government of Uzbekistan, local banks, international financial institutions and investment funds, high-profile companies, and international corporations. Clients trust our legal expertise, sound, practical advice, and deep understanding of the local market.

For more information on the firm, its recent work, team members and full contact details, please visit: https://kypartners.law

Banking and Finance:

Members of the firm are among Uzbekistan’s leading banking lawyers. KY & Partners has specialised knowledge of and unmatched expertise in Uzbekistan’s financial sector, which allows the firm to provide comprehensive advice tailored to the needs of its clients.

The firm advises major banks, international financial institutions, export credit agencies and corporate entities on a wide range of debt and structured finance transactions.

Capital Markets:

KY & Partners advises on Uzbek law’s aspects of capital markets transactions and has unique experience representing various issuers and underwriters. The firm represents the State of Uzbekistan, leading financial institutions and companies in debt and equity transactions, both domestic and cross-border.

KY & Partners’ lawyers have been involved in all sovereign debt offerings of the Republic of Uzbekistan and fixed-income offerings of local banks and corporations, with a total value exceeding USD 4.5 billion.

Corporate and Regulatory:

The firm advises clients on a broad range of corporate and regulatory matters – setting up legal entities and representative offices, M&As, corporate governance, commercial agreements, employment matters, regulatory compliance, banking regulations, and competition clearances.

KY & Partners’ team does transactional and advisory work for public and private companies, banks, international financial institutions, diplomatic missions, and non-governmental organisations.

Intellectual Property and Technology:

KY & Partners offers expert transactional advice on a broad spectrum of intellectual property and technology matters, including negotiating, structuring, and drafting documentation for various transactions such as M&A deals, IP and technology acquisitions, licensing, and franchising.

KY & Partners’ lawyers support technology companies, fintech companies, and start-ups by providing sophisticated advice on complex legal and regulatory aspects of IT operations. The firm appreciates the sensitivity of technological products and services and focuses on delivering solutions that would satisfy its clients’ needs.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

KY & Partners team has deep knowledge of local law and unique experience in structuring and executing challenging M&A transactions in Uzbekistan.

The firm offers seamless and pragmatic advice to buyers and sellers on all aspects of the deal process – from pre-bid negotiations to closing. KY & Partners draws on its extensive experience in local corporate, finance, and intellectual property law to identify and address the full range of challenges that an M&A process in Uzbekistan can present.

Project Finance:

KY & Partners’ team has wide experience representing sponsors, lenders (commercial banks and international financial institutions), and contractors on project financings in the energy and mining sectors.

The firm supports its clients throughout a project’s lifecycle – from inception until completion. KY & Partners provides negotiating and documenting advice, conducts due diligence exercises, identifies legal and regulatory risks, advises on a project’s and security packages’ structure, and helps to find pragmatic solutions that meet all parties’ needs.