The Legal 500

Recently viewed firm rankings

The Legal 500

Ilkhom Azizov is the main specialist at Azizov & Partners which until 2002 formed part of Gouldens network of international offices. The firm is regularly referred work from major international firms, and clients include EBRD, Standard Bank, Hitachi, Hyundai, Nokia and Motorola.

Denton Wilde Sapte has five lawyers on the ground in Tashkent, with Mouborak Kambarova the office’s managing attorney. The overall practice is managed from Kazakhstan by Marla Valdez, who is supported by partner Joel Benjamin. The firm also benefits from the expertise of London-based consultant and barrister Hartley Booth, current Chairman of the Uzbek British Trade and Industry Council. The firm regularly advises on major energy, natural resources, banking and corporate deals. Clients include BNP Paribas, Oxus, and Schlumberger.

Headed by Safar Malikov, Grata Law Firm’s Tashkent office has earned a good reputation among domestic clients and foreign investors for its full service offering. Highly rated partners include Umid Aripdjanov, for energy and 
corporate matters, and Sofia Shakhraziyeva for banking and finance. The firm also boasts a good network of offices across the CIS and Caspian region, and has representative lawyers in the UK and US.

The ‘ friendly, professional and knowledgeable’ Nizomiddin Shakhabutdinov heads the two-partner practice at Leges Advokat which is praised by clients for doing ‘ an excellent job.’ The firm has a ‘ very professional and prompt service’ where the ‘ preparation of documents in Russian and English is very good.’ Partner Azamat Fayzullaev is also commended for his ability to ‘ understand the commercial needs of his clients.’ Recently it advised a Korean consortium headed by Korean Gas Corporation and Lotte Daesan Petrochemical on its $1.84bn joint venture investment into the Surgil Field Project.

Press releases

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to

Legal Developments in Uzbekistan

Legal Developments and updates from the leading lawyers in each jurisdiction. To contribute, send an email request to
  • UZBEKISTAN RESTRICTS UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCTION, SALE AND IMPORT OF MEDICINES

    On 17 September 2009, Uzbekistan adopted amendments to the Law “On Medicines and Pharmaceutical Activity” of 25 April 1997, as amended (the “Law on Medicines”), and corresponding amendments to the “Criminal Code” of the Republic of Uzbekistan of 22 September 1994, as amended (the “Criminal Code”), to the “Criminal Procedure Code” of the Republic of Uzbekistan of 22 September 1994, as amended (the “Criminal Procedure Code”), and to the Code of the Administrative Responsibility of the Republic of Uzbekistan of 22 September 1994, as amended (the “Administrative Responsibility Code”).
    - Baker & McKenzie
  • Doing Business in Uzbekistan 2009

    Doing Business in Uzbekistan 2009 has been prepared as a general guide for companies operating in or considering investment into Uzbekistan. It is intended to present an overview of the key aspects of the Uzbek legal system and regulation of business activities in Uzbeksitan.
    - Baker & McKenzie
  • Doing Business in Uzbekistan 2008

    Doing Business in Uzbekistan has been prepared as a general guide for companies operating in or considering investment into Uzbekistan. It is intended to present an overview of the key aspects of the Uzbek legal system and regulation of business activities in this country.
    - Baker & McKenzie

Press releases

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to