Vakhidov & Partners
More informationBoutique firm Vakhidov & Partners advises and represents foreign investors across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries on a wide range of issues, including M&A and resolving complex regulatory issues, for major industries such as corporate, pharmaceutical and anti-corruption. Zafar Vakhidov is the head of the team and specialises in providing legal advice on corporate and commercial legal issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'The quality of legal services by Vakhidov & Partners is very high. Key strengths are: great expertise of legal area particularly for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, good understanding of international companies’ requirements and governance, reliable practical approach, absolutely corporative approach, good execution on timely manner, business agility.''
- 'Competence and professional attitude.'
- 'Good 'Big 4' background and experience of key people in organization. The excellent ratio “cost vs quality of services”, fast and accurate client-oriented approach.'
- 'Zafar is very experienced and has unique understanding of the business and the existing practice.'
Key clients
- Bayer Consumer Health
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
- Association for Support and Development of Pharmaceutical Activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Haleon
- Novo Nordisk
- Pepsi
- Teva
- AstraZeneca
Work highlights
- Provided continuous full scale legal support to Teva (ratiopharm Kazakhstan) on a broad range of matters of their business operation in Kazakhstan, including personal data issues, pharma regulations, marketing agreements, and advertising.
- Advised on various issues, including public procurement, competition law and regulatory matters, concerning a proposed pharmaceutical manufacturing localization project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zafar Vakhidov