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.
Education:
LLB, Khujand State University, Faculty of Law and International Business.
