Co-Managing Partner, Head of the Litigation Department at Abacus
Practice Areas:
- Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration
Global Focus and Industry Groups:
- Economic and administrative disputes; commercial litigation; court representation; pre-trial settlement.
Practice Focus:
- Construction, oil and gas industry, energy sector, banking and insurance, logistics, telecommunications, media, trade, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals.
Geographic Coverage:
- Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Tajikistan, Russian Federation.
Pro Bono Activities:
- Promoting legal literacy and providing legal assistance to low-income individuals.
Key Projects:
- Legal support for major investment and infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan in banking, international finance, and construction of industrial and hydraulic facilities;
- Implementation of project financing transactions, including drafting loan agreements, corporate guarantees, pledges, and other security instruments;
- Drafting and negotiating EPC contracts and FIDIC-based agreements, managing contractual risks and dispute resolution;
- Legal support for the construction and reconstruction of oil and gas, energy, and water management facilities, including cooperation with international investors and government authorities;
- Representation in international arbitration, pre-trial settlement of commercial disputes, and mediation procedures;
- Participation in consortium transactions, preparation of tender documentation, and ensuring contractual compliance;
- Corporate restructurings, M&A transactions, implementation of compliance procedures and anti-corruption measures.
Attorney Status:
- Licensed attorney in the Republic of Uzbekistan since 2012.
- Certified professional mediator since 2023.