Across contentious and non-contentious legal matters, including investment advisory, corporate governance and compliance issues, PraeLegal Uzbekistan stands out as a leading Uzbek firm. The firm has key abilities in the pharmaceuticals, construction and chemical products sectors. Sherzod Abdulkasimov, a veteran arbitrator in the country, is the firm’s managing director and partner. Other key contacts at the firm include Davranbek Ahmatov, the co-managing partner and a litigation expert, and Irina Kim, another firm founding member specialising in corporate, M&A and international law. Shakhnoza Kodirova is another key contact at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Shakhnoza Kodirova consistently brings strategic clarity and a meticulous eye for risk, especially in high-stakes regulatory and infrastructure matters. Her ability to navigate government frameworks while safeguarding client interests is unmatched.'
- 'Mirzaaziz Rubiev demonstrated a remarkable ability to thoroughly understand the technical specifics of our product. His deep engagement with our business needs and attention to detail have truly set him apart from competitors. We greatly value his professionalism, commitment, and the proactive approach he brings to every matter.'
- 'The practice has deep expertise in the fintech sector in Uzbekistan. The team is highly responsive, easily accessible via video calls, and always provides prompt and clear answers to our questions. We particularly value their ability to deal with technically complex matters without any difficulty. Compared to other firms, their deep local expertise and efficiency set them apart.'
- 'Sherzod Abdulkasimov is our deal architect—he turns brand asks into enforceable, Uzbek-law-correct structures and gives crisp risk calls when time is tight. Irina Kim is the closer: calm in tough negotiations, protective on image-rights and morality language, and creative enough to land a workable compromise. Shakhnoza Kodirova keeps the engine running—clean bilingual drafting, organized coordination with PR and finance, and no-drama follow-through to signature.'
- 'What makes PraeLegal Uzbekistan’s people stand out is the blend of speed and judgment.'
- 'PraeLegal Uzbekistan stands out for its unique blend of legal precision, sector-specific expertise, and project-based execution. Unlike traditional firms, PraeLegal acts as a strategic legal partner, building scalable, legally robust frameworks that align with the client’s technical and operational goals.'
Key clients
- Sheng-Ke International LLC
- Cyber Park
- Windcore Initiative
- Inecobank JSCT
- TENET GROUP LLC
- Uzbektelecom JSC
Work highlights
Advised JSC Uzbektelecom on the financing of a national telecommunications infrastructure project backed by CEXIM and AIIB.
Advised Streetpark Systems on all legal aspects of its successful bid for a UZS 8.22bn government contract to develop Tashkent’s first unified parking information system.
Assisted a leading Chinese wind blade producer in establishing a manufacturing facility within an Uzbek industrial park to support a major renewable energy project in the region.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sherzod Abdulkasimov; Davranbek Ahmatov; Irina Kim
Other key lawyers
Shakhnoza Kodirova; Mirzaaziz Rubiev