A cross-border firm active across the Central Asia region, Centil Law advises on a broad range of matters involving banking and finance, corporate and M&A, international trade and taxation. The firm assists with due diligence, drafting and amending the legislation, reviewing agreements and structuring financial transactions, and representation in arbitration proceedings. A team of seven partners leads the practice, which includes Umid Aripdjanov, who heads the energy and supervises subsoil practice, trade and investments head Otabek Suleimanov, transport infrastructure lead Dilshad Khabibullaev and banking and finance head Sofia Shaykhrazieva along with capital market expert Zafar Malikov, as well as Ravshan Rakhmanov and Husniddin Ochildiyev.

Dentons has a strong reputation in the Uzbekistan market, where it offers domestic and international clients a solid mix of contentious and non-contentious support. With key expertise in corporate law, banking and finance, M&A and project financing, the firm acts for government entities and clients across industries including energy, construction and mining. Leading the team is Eldor Mannopov, who has a strong reputation in energy and tax law and significant experience of handling cross-border transactions. The banking and finance team is led by the contractual and regulatory matters expert Shukhrat Yunusov, while the head of mining practice, Bobur Shamsiev , focuses on EPC contacts and subsoil projects. Ulugbek Abdullaev is the other name to note.

GRATA International is noted for its cross-border capabilities, often assisting a varied client base across the real estate, banking, energy, construction and hospitality sectors. The team assists clients with the full range of corporate issues, project financing transactions, tax matters, and IP related mandates. Bakhodir Jabborov, whose areas of expertise are subsoil law and M&A transactions within the natural resources and infrastructure sectors, co-heads the practice alongside Nodir Yuldashev, who focuses on investment, trade and construction projects, in addition to his broad knowledge of international arbitration. Atabek Sharipov is the other key member of the team who leads the banking and project finance practice.

Counting international financial institutions, banks and companies among its key roster of clients, Kinstellar advises on a plethora of cross-border transactions, particularly in banking, financing, corporate and capital markets. The team is also active in project development, focusing on renewable energy, such as wind power projects. Managing partner Joel Benjamin, who leads the Tashkent, Almaty and Astana offices, has notable expertise in project finance and corporate transactions. A partner in the Tashkent office, Sherzod Yunusov focuses on both debt and equity transactions, along with energy and infrastructure projects.

Engaged by several multinational clients, the full-service practice at Kosta Legal advises on various corporate matters, including restructuring and M&A deals. The team frequently acts for global investment and commercial banks, financial institutions, foreign corporations and local companies; recent work spans construction, telecommunications, energy, transportation, banking and finance. The group also has notable strength in assisting with competition law, bankruptcy, insolvency law, real estate and handling dispute resolution. The team is jointly led by the managing partner Azizbek Akhmadjonov, who focuses on real estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposal, disputes expert Vazgen Grigoryan and projects and banking and finance group lead Nail Hassanov. Maxim Dogonkin and Jakhongir Olimjonov are the other key members of the team.

LEGATE caters to a diverse range of international and domestic clients across various industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, energy, real estate, investment, retail and financial services. The team has vast experience in handling a broad cross-section of contentious and non-contentious issues, including corporate and M&A, projects and PPP, intellectual property and litigation. Managing partner Nigora Avazmukhamedova and senior partner Petr Avakyan co-head the practice and focus on transactional work. The other key members are Alisher Rahmatov and Pavel Jurayev.

PraeLegal Uzbekistan is active across the real estate, pharmaceutical, aviation and retail sectors. The team acts for local and foreign clients, and has strengthened its litigation and arbitration capability on top of the firm's transactional practice. Practice head Sherzod Abdulkasimov has a transactional practice including equity capital markets. The firm also counts on the expertise of Irina Kim, whose practice includes investment structuring and compliance, while seasoned litigator Davranbek Ahmatov is another key name.

SETTLE law firm is well-equipped to advise and litigate across a wide array of intellectual property matters, including infringement and protection of trade marks and copyright. The team has been engaged in several trademark registrations for domestic and international manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, clothing and beverage companies. Managing partner Jamshid Agzamkhadjaev has a strong background in IP projects and co-heads the practice with Sherzod Utkirkhujaev, who focuses on corporate matters.

Winfields‘ team specialises in offering guidance on cross-border commercial and M&A transactions, debt recovery and finance matters, among others. Managing partner Janibek Abdurazakov is experienced in advising clients on project finance and commercial litigation, while Erkin Turabov leads the banking and finance practice.

Abacus Law Firm offers broad service, assisting clients with a full spectrum of matters including debt recovery, employment law, taxation and intellectual property law. The team is led by Akmal Sharopov , along with commercial expert Muhitdin Mustafaev and Aziz Akhtamov who has vast experience in handling matters before various levels of the Uzbek courts system.

Under the leadership of Amir Akhmedov, the team at Black Swan Consulting represents a broad range of domestic and international clients on a range of issues. Recently, it has seen significant activity in the IT sector, advising clients on the acquisition and day-to-day matters, including IP, employment, labour regulations and data protection.

With a strong presence in across the CEE, CIS and - thanks to its combination with Cedar White Bradley IP LLP - the Middle East, PETOŠEVIĆ provides strategic advice to multinational companies in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious IP-related matters. It advises on the enforcement and protection of trade marks and patents, as well as litigation and licensing matters. Djakhangir Aripov leads the firm's Uzbekistan practice.

Boutique practice Putilin Dispute Management has an excellent track record across all aspects of dispute resolution, including arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. The firm’s key areas of practice include finance, aviation, sports, agriculture, construction and manufacturing industries. Elijah Putilin heads the practice.

PwC Consulting LLC Uzbekistan acts for foreign companies entering Uzbekistan, offering guidance on commercial transactions such as M&A deals, joint ventures and restructuring. The firm also provides business incorporation advice relating to financial regulation. Director Vladimir Sokolov, who has recently joined the team from PwC’s Russia office, leads the Uzbekistan practice and has vast expertise in assisting clients from various industries, including retail, aviation, pharmaceuticals and energy.

Well-known for its litigation prowess, Virtus Leo Law Firm regularly represents domestic and international clients in administrative, commercial, and criminal matters. Under the headship of managing partner Alisher Zaynutdinov, the team is also active on non-contentious work and advises on intellectual property and investment matters. Odinabonu Abdukakhorova is another key contact.