Kosta Legal

Firm Overview
Founded in 2015, Kosta Legal is a results-oriented law firm offering practical and cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients' commercial goals. The firm is a trusted partner for financial institutions, including regional development banks, government authorities, Fortune 500 companies and other corporations, guiding clients through their most complex projects in Uzbekistan. A personalized approach and commitment to professional development keep the team at the forefront of legal practice, enabling it to deliver exceptional service in an ever-evolving landscape.

Key Practices
• Banking & Finance
• Corporate
• Dispute Resolution
• M&A and Competition
• PPP and Infrastructure
• Real Estate and Construction

Banking & Finance
The Banking and Finance practice advises on a wide range of financial products, including corporate, acquisition, and asset financing, syndicated and bilateral loans, financial leases, Islamic finance, and export credits. The team has extensive expertise in project finance in industries like power generation, renewables, utilities and other infrastructure.
Practice head: Shukhrat Yunusov

Corporate
Kosta Legal’s Corporate practice offers comprehensive legal services to businesses across all stages of their lifecycle, from formation to growth, governance, and exit strategies. We advise on a wide range of corporate matters, including company structuring, corporate documents, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, compliance with local regulations and employment aspects. Our lawyers are experienced in all types of commercial agreements.
Practice head: Maxim Dogonkin

Dispute Resolution
The Dispute Resolution practice is renowned for its expertise in handling complex commercial disputes, representing clients in courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court and arbitration tribunals. The team provides pre- and post-dispute advice, assisting with the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and judgments. Tailored strategies help clients effectively resolve conflicts while ensuring the enforcement of favourable decisions.
Practice head: Vazgen Grigoryan

M&A and Competition
Kosta Legal’s M&A and Competition practice provides advice on all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, as well as handles deals structuring, due diligence, regulatory approvals, and post-transaction integration, ensuring seamless execution and minimizing risk. Competition law specialists offer comprehensive advice on antitrust compliance, public procurement and regulatory issues, as well as represent clients before regulatory bodies like the Antimonopoly Committee.
Practice head: Maxim Dogonkin

PPP and Infrastructure
The PPP and Infrastructure practice is at the forefront of advising on high-profile, complex projects in Uzbekistan, supporting clients from project development and financing to operation and completion. With extensive experience advising a diverse range of stakeholders—including sponsors, financial institutions, multilateral organizations, construction companies, and public sector bodies—we specialize in navigating the complexities of PPP and infrastructure projects across critical sectors such as energy, water and wastewater management, utilities, and social infrastructure.
Practice head: Nail Hassanov

Real Estate and Construction
Kosta Legal’s Real Estate and Construction practice offers comprehensive, commercially-focused legal services across all aspects of real estate and construction projects in Uzbekistan, advising an impressive client roster—including local and international investors, lenders, developers, and construction companies. The team guides clients through every phase of a real estate transaction, from legal due diligence and structuring to financing, contract negotiation, property transfers and management. The firm has extensive experience in land allotment/acquisition, licenses and permits, as well as construction and commissioning.
Practice head: Azizbek Akhmadjonov