Kinstellar is a well-regarded firm with a particularly active banking and finance practice, alongside capital markets, corporate and M&A. The firm is sought out by influential financial institutions to support complex transactional matters, notably including loan facilities and green financing initiatives. Sherzod Yunusov spearheads the group as an expert in banking and finance, energy and infrastructure projects. Joel Benjamin acts as the managing partner, with broad expertise in corporate and commercial deals, leading multiple deals involving project finance, trade and debt capital markets. Kamila Khamraeva was recently appointed as counsel due to her extensive knowledge of PPPs and renewables. Malika Murodova is a strong associate, with specialisms in corporate, contract and banking law as well as intellectual property law.
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- ‘Collaborative team which works efficiently to achieve client timelines and goals.’
‘We enjoy working with Kinstellar. The professionals have a very good knowledge of the matters, they are available and kind.’
‘Sherzod Yusunof is outstanding.’
‘The team is very responsive, knowledgeable and provides timely, practical advice.’
‘Sherzod Yusunov is an excellent all-round lawyer, very knowledgeable, client-focused and responsive. Malikabonu Azimova is detail-oriented, a hard worker and very responsive.’
‘The firm helped to develop mechanisms that reflect the agreement, making all parties comfortable.’
‘Sherzod Yunusov provided clear, direct, to-the-point explanations, and I want to highlight his flexibility in finding suitable solutions.’
Key clients
- J.P. Morgan Securities plc
- Barclays
- Arsenale S.p.A.
- ACWA Power Company
- Minsheng Financial Leasing Co. LTD
- EBRD
- Mercy Corps Global
- China Southern Power Grid International (HK) CO., LTD
Work highlights
- Advised JP Morgan on Uzbek law matters in connection with a private placement of bonds by Ipoteka Bank.
- Advised China Southern Power Grid International on the acquisition of a non-controlling stake in ACWA Power’s two wind farm projects in Uzbekistan.
- Provided legal advice to Barclays, acting as a mandated lead arranger, on its first transaction in Uzbekistan in connection with a €50m senior secured tradable credit line extended to Microcreditbank.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Malika Murodova
Practice head
Sherzod Yunusov
Other key lawyers
Joel Benjamin; Kamilla Khamraeva; Malika Murodova; Jakhongir Azatov