Centil Law advises a host of domestic companies and international financial institutions on their business activity in Tajikistan. The team handles, among other areas,corporate work, debt restructuring, employment, insolvency matters and regulatory compliance issues, mainly in the banking and finance sector. Alisher Hoshimov has notable expertise in handling regulatory matters, along with Islamic financing and corporate transactional experience. Senior associate Hasan Boboev is another key contact.
Leading firms in Tajikistan
Centil Law
Practice head(s):
Alisher Hoshimov
Other key lawyers:
Hasan Boboev
Testimonials
‘Area of expertise, partners participant as expert, independent side.’
‘Transparency, long-term relationship value based service.’
Key clients
Zeppelin Tajikistan LLC
Andritz Hydro GmbH
Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A.
Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector
Sanofi-Aventis Group
VISA CEMEA
International Finance Corporation
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
STADA Group
FHI 360
Deloitte TCF LLP
Booking.com
Noble Resources Limited
China Development Bank
Caritas Switzerland in Tajikistan
Private Limited Liability Company Ridetech International B.V.
Private Limited Liability Company Foodtech & Delivery International B.V.
Tetra Tech ES, Inc
Work highlights
- Advised Andritz Hydro Germany and Andritz Hydro Austria and their branches in Tajikistan on complex legal matters related to the reconstruction of the Nurek Hydro Power Station project.
- Advised Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A. Spain and its branch in Tajikistan on complex legal matters related to the construction of converter stations for CASA-1000 Project.
- Advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the equity investment, corporate and regulatory issues in Tajikistan.
Asian Business Group - Legal Adviser
Asian Business Group - Legal Adviser provides a full service in Tajikistan, including tax law and bankruptcy matters, and has recently expanded its offering in the litigation space. Its mandates span a variety of industries, including banking, real estate, telecommunication, construction and education. Azimjon Ishmatov has vast experience in assisting clients with the structuring of transactions involving M&A deals and shareholder agreements, while Parviz Kuliev focuses on regulatory projects. Muhaiyo Kamolova is another key contact.
Other key lawyers:
Azimjon Ishmatov; Parviz Kuliev; Muhaiyo Kamolova
Testimonials
‘Team of ABG.LA is their great value. As legal advisors, they are highly flexible and have individual approaches. Also, they can decide complex cases (for us in financial legislation).’
‘We are working with a partner, Azimjon Ishmatov, and his main quality is deep involvement in all processes.’
‘ABG.LA team consists of seasoned legal experts who come up with the most effective decision that complies with the laws. We appreciate them highly both on a professional and personal level. They always go beyond the scope of the assignment to address the case comprehensively.’
Work highlights
- Advised the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan on on analysis, reviewing and developing the legal framework on Techno parks.
- Advised a client on developing/drafting the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On electronic digital signature”.
GRATA International
GRATA International handles banking and finance matters, IT and construction projects, in addition to a range of corporate work. Workload includes cases related to project investment, transaction structuring and shareholder agreements, along with a tax and regulatory focus. Corporate and infrastructure project expert Nurlan Kyshtobaev co-heads the practice with Dushanbe-based Kamoliddin Mukhamedov, who focuses on labour matters, and Elvira Maratova, who has longstanding experience of handling all aspects of telecommunication, trade and transport areas.
Practice head(s):
Kamoliddin Mukhamedov; Nurlan Kyshtobaev; Elvira Maratova
Other key lawyers:
Bahodur Nurov
Testimonials
‘The company has a proven track record of success and is dedicated to giving its customers the highest quality service. The legal staff at the firm is highly skilled and qualified attorneys with a variety of specialities. They are dedicated to assisting clients in reaching their objectives and are available at all times to respond to inquiries and offer guidance. The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and boasts a multicultural team of attorneys.’
‘The employees of GRATA International are leaders in their fields and committed to giving their clients the finest support possible. They are constantly available to clients to respond to inquiries, offer guidance, and go above and beyond to support them in achieving their objectives.
Particularly, Bahodur Nurov and Kamoliddin Mukhamedov have impressed me. They are all committed to excellence and have high-level legal training. Working with people this talented and committed makes me proud. ’
Key clients
Moët Hennessy
Meta
Tetra Tech ES, Inc.
Whirlpool
JV Zarafshon LLC
Lenovo
Pfizer Innovations LLC
responsibility Investments AG
MDO HUMO CJSC
MDO FINCA LLC
MDO IMON INTERNATIONAL CJSC
Work highlights
- Advised Moët Hennessy on distribution agreements and competition law in Tajikistan.
- Advised Meta on data protection laws in Tajikistan.
- Advised Tetra Tech ES, Inc. on business regulations and legal requirements for doing business in Tajikistan.