Azizov & Partners is a Tashkent-native boutique firm offering foreign investors and multinational corporations expertise across transactional, regulatory and corporate advisory mandates. The team is particularly active in cross-border transactions, privatisations and large-scale investment projects in the energy, mining and banking sectors. Ilkhom Azizov, a veteran practitioner and expert adviser to foreign investors on acquisitions, joint ventures, privatisations, financings and taxation, is a key member of the firm. Other stand-out members include Aziz Aripdjanov, managing partner of the firm and banking and finance and projects expert.
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Key clients
- Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Li Auto New Energy Vehicles WZBK
- European Investment Bank
- NavoyiUran SE
- Yutong
- China Development Bank
- Lesso Snow
Work highlights
Advised the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan on its inaugural and largest sovereign bond issuance totalling $1.5bn, listed on the London Stock Exchange, to support national mortgage and social development programmes.
Advised the European Investment Bank on entering into an international treaty with the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding the establishment of a regional representation of the European Investment Bank in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Advised the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan on its first multi-currency sovereign bond issuance totalling $1.5bn, including global investor engagement and alignment with sustainable development goals.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Ilkhom Azizov; Aziz Aripdjanov