Cerberus Legal is an emerging, Tashkent-born firm that specialises in cross-border transactions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, particularly on ESG and energy mandates. Vagif Kazimov, the firm’s founding partner, is the managing partner and key contact at the firm.

Solvo Law Firm has a market niche across the automotive manufacturing, energy, textiles, data infrastructure, and agribusiness sectors and PPP and construction projects. Managing partner Sardor Ruziev and Ulugbek Akhmatov are the firm’s key contacts.

Bobir Karimov leads the burgeoning VERBA LEGAL from Tashkent, with a firm focus on finance, infrastructure, energy, pharma, and the tech sectors. The firm handles ESG, compliance, and regulatory mandates and is also noted for its work across entity formations and tax structuring to licensing and HR matters.

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.

Native to the region, Centil Law is one of the most experienced and largest firms in Uzbekistan. The team is active across key sectors for the country, such as energy, PPP, chemicals, mining and energy, and large-scale projects. Corporate and M&A, banking and finance, contracts and trade, energy, subsoil and infrastructure, construction and real estate, technical assistance and tax are the firm’s main practice areas. Key figures at the firm include Umid Aripdjanov, Sofia Shaykhrazieva, Husniddin Ochildiyev and Natalya Kim. Otabek Suleimanov left the firm in November 2025.

Across M&A and privatisations, banking and finance, PPP and projects, employment and labour matters, and regulatory compliance, Dentons is one of the leading Uzbek firms. Energy and renewables, infrastructure and construction, mining and natural resources, banking and finance, and technology and e-commerce clients regularly seek out the firm for the country-wide expertise. Eldor Mannopov, an M&A and banking and finance expert, Ulugbek Abdullaev, specialising in IP and life sciences mandates, Bobur Shamsiev, focused on energy and PPP, and Fayzulla Khusankhodjaev, experienced in corporate, antitrust and banking law, are stand-out figures from the firm.

Multinational corporations and international financial institutions regularly instruct GRATA International for its stand-out ability in legal issues Uzbekistan. M&A, banking and project finance, PPP, oil and gas, mining, energy, construction and infrastructure, and dispute resolution are the main areas of focus for the firm. Key practitioners at the firm include Bakhodir Jabbarov, the firm’s managing partner and a natural resources and infrastructure expert; Nodir Yuldashev, heading the tax, construction and telecommunications practice; Atabek Sharipov, who leads the banking, finance and PPP team; Dilorom Yuldasheva, the head of M&A and corporate; and Irina Obukhova, leading the disputes team.

International finance institutions, multinational corporations, development banks and state-owned enterprises choose Kinstellar for its expertise across an array of sectors. The firm is a stand-out in the banking and finance, energy and infrastructure, telecommunications and the digital economy, manufacturing and healthcare, insurance and real estate practice areas. Across syndicated loans and ECAs, privatisations and FDI, capital markets, regulatory advisory matters, and project development and investment structuring, the firm is well-equipped. Sherzod Yunusov, experienced in banking, capital markets, PPP and energy, Joel Benjamin, the firm’s managing partner in Almaty and Tashkent, and Dilshad Khabibullayev, focused on M&A, corporate, projects and infrastructure matters, are the firm’s key contacts. Otabek Suleimanov, who is highly experienced in cross-border banking and finance and M&A, joined from Centil Law in November 2025.

Across renewables, infrastructure, banking and finance, telecommunications, agriculture and real estate, Kosta Legal has a strong firm of practitioners noted by clients for providing ‘responsive and internationally benchmarked advice’. The firm’s specialisms include corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, PPP and energy projects, and real estate and construction. Key contacts from the firm include Azizbek Akhmadjonov, the firm’s managing partner and a real estate and construction expert; Maxim Dogonkin, supporting the firm’s wider corporate capabilities; Vazgen Grigoryan, who specialises in disputes; Nail Hassanov, leading the PPP and infrastructure practice; and Shukhrat Yunusov, leading on banking and finance matters.

A boutique firm native to Tashkent, Leges Advokat has strong ties to both domestic and international Uzbek clients, advising on the full spectrum of legal issues. The firm specialises in antitrust and competition, banking and finance, customs and international trade, data protection and IP, dispute resolution, insolvency and bankruptcy, PPP and projects, real estate and tax law. Nizomiddin Shakhabutdinov, a banking law veteran focused on project finance, Azamat Fayzullaev, specialising in investment, corporate, antitrust, commercial and employment law, and Mels Akhmedov, a banking and finance expert, are the firm’s key contacts.

LEGATE is a full-service firm offering investment banks, international corporations, private energy blue-chips and others assistance with both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team members are particular specialists in PPP and projects, financing arrangements, employment issues, M&A, joint ventures and other transactions, and regulatory advisory work. Key contacts in the team include ‘standout professional’ Nigora Avazmukhamedova, the firm’s managing partner and a corporate and M&A and disputes expert, and Petr Avakyan, focused on advising investment funds, advisers and companies on regulatory, securities and compliance mandates.

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.

A leading firm for intellectual property matters, SETTLE law firm has a niche focus on advising clients in the pharmaceutical, media, fintech, IT and FMCG sectors, both domestic and foreign. The firm works across patent prosecution, litigation and enforcement, counterfeiting, IP enforcement and brand protection matters. Jamshid Agzamkhadjaev, a key adviser to media corporations on copyright infringement, counterfeit goods and advertising, is a key contact alongside Camilla Ismatullaeva, a trademark specialist, and Said-Yakhyo Usmankhodjaev, experienced across the FMCG, pharmaceuticals, automotive and fintech sectors.

Litigation-focused Andersen Legal has deep experience in cases before the major courts up to the Supreme Court in Uzbekistan. Key sectors where the firm advises clients include FMCG, trade and e-commerce. The firm also has a growing focus on IP and trademark disputes. Veteran practitioner Alisher Zaynutdinov leads the firm as managing partner, with expertise in economic, civil, tax and criminal litigation, alongside Odinabonu Abdukaxxorova, who focuses on tax, business and IP law.

Black Swan Consulting is a boutique firm focusing on advising IT and fintech companies, from start-ups to international tech firms, entering the Uzbek market. From corporate structuring and obtaining licences to negotiating commercial agreements and navigating regulatory frameworks, the firm demonstrates a ‘rare agility and cultural fluency’. At the helm of the firm are Amir Akhmedov, focused on corporate, IT, investment law and IP matters, Muzaffar Ubaydullaev, a tax specialist, and Dilshod Boltaev, who leads the litigation practice.

CWB provides IP services related to trademarks, patents, utility models, industrial designs, copyright, domain names, trade secrets and IP litigation. The Tashkent office specialises in representing major multinational corporations in patent, trademark and industrial design prosecution and enforcement and customs enforcement. Djakhangir Aripov leads the office, with expertise in IP and trademark proceedings before the Antimonopoly Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, local administrative courts and the Agency for Consumer Protection.

KPMG Law is an increasingly popular choice for corporate and cross-border mandates in the country. The firm blends its wider network’s expertise in tax, deal advisory and management consulting to advise clients on due diligence, corporate advisory, contract structuring and compliance. Alexey Abramov, who heads the practice in the Caucasus and Central Asia region, is a key contact. Seymur Niftaliyev, experienced across civil, contract, banking, labour and migration law, is another noted practitioner.

Legalmax Law Firm specialises in providing comprehensive IP services covering trademarks, patents, anti‑counterfeiting, regulatory compliance and IP dispute resolution. Key figures from the firm include Mukhammadali Makhmudov, a patent attorney specialising in trademarks, appellations of origin and industrial designs; Alexander Lobanov, experienced in IP protection, licensing and litigation; and Lola Islamova, focused on the pharmaceutical and energy sectors. Nigora Saydullaeva and Zarina Ibragimova are also noted.

PwC Consulting LLC Uzbekistan is noted for its ability to advise on PPP projects, M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. The firm is particularly skilled in the energy, infrastructure, healthcare, digital services and financial services sectors. A veteran practitioner with over 25 years in practice, Vladimir Sokolov is the director of the firm, specialising in infrastructure and energy projects in the region. Other stand-out firm members include Ekaterina Tsaregorodtseva, an expert in oil and gas projects, PPPs and contract administration.

A life sciences, FMCG, retail, and IT and telecommunications boutique, Vakhidov & Partners advises foreign investors across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Central Asia on a variety of mandates. The team advises on corporate, anti-corruption, competition, labour, e-commerce and IP matters. Noted by clients as a ‘standout individual’, Zafar Vakhidov is a key contact at the firm, bringing to the team over 20 years in practice across the life sciences, pharmaceuticals and FMCG industries.

Veritas Inter Lex is best known for its work across the construction and real estate sectors, advising clients on commercial litigation and associated corporate matters. Within this niche, the firm covers IP, hospitality and entertainment law, advising on matters including high-value debt recoveries, judgment enforcements and contesting tax audits. Akmal Khasanov, who has over 15 years of experience in tax law, litigation, and construction and real estate issues, is the founder and managing partner of the firm.