Centil Law is well-regarded for advising on complex corporate transactions involving M&A, project financing, and agreement negotiations. The firm also works closely with the government on high profile PPPs, infrastructure and energy projects. The group is spearheaded by a 10-partner team of experts, including Umid Aripdjanov who supervises the firm’s energy practice, advising on issues related to up and downstream petroleum, renewable energy and mining. Sofia Shaykhrazieva advises commercial banks and international financial institutions on a range of banking issues. Managing highly contentious matters is Dilshad Khabibullaev, who is also involved in infrastructure and investment projects alongside Otabek Suleimanov. Natalya Kim, Zafar Malikov and Husniddin Ochildiyev are also key individuals at the forefront of the firm’s activity.
Testimonials
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‘Easily can be marked as big local 4 in the legal area of Uzbekistan.’
‘We cooperate with Umid Aripdjanov, a partner specialising in complex transactions in the region, including renewable energy projects. Umid and his team represent a great value added to the services that we offer to our international clients.’
Key clients
- IFC
- ADB
Work highlights
- Advised Veolia on the first unsolicited proposal under the new PPP law for the operation, rehabilitation and maintenance of a heating distribution network with an investment plan of €1.5bn for 30 years in Tashkent.
- Acted as underwriters/book runners for JSC Uzbekneftegaz, JP Morgan, Citi and Gazprombank JSC for the oversubscribed offering of $700m in corporate Eurobonds.