Saidakbar Bekitayev
DentonsDentons has a strong reputation in the Uzbekistan market, where it offers domestic and international clients a solid mix of contentious and non-contentious support. With key expertise in corporate law, banking and finance, M&A and project financing, the firm acts for government entities and clients across industries including energy, construction and mining. Leading the team is Eldor Mannopov, who has a strong reputation in energy and tax law and significant experience of handling cross-border transactions. The banking and finance team is led by the contractual and regulatory matters expert Shukhrat Yunusov, while the head of mining practice, Bobur Shamsiev , focuses on EPC contacts and subsoil projects. Ulugbek Abdullaev is the other name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm demonstrates a flexible approach to the client, a ready-to-use assistant, and a short-term commitment.'
- 'Bobur Shamsiev is a ready-made helper who opens short and short notices in a short time.'
- ‘Dentons Uzbekistan has outstanding leadership driven by Eldor Mannopov. For foreign companies wanting to establish a business in Uzbekistan, his leadership style has created a culture of confident, knowledgeable talent who are excellent counsellors who connect with clients relationally.’
- ‘As the lead partner of the practice, Eldor Mannopov drives solutions for clients. He understood the scope and importance of our transactions and legal needs. His staff and colleagues deliver the quality and integrity we expect.’
- ‘Strong litigation team.’
- ‘They integrate into the client's environment, which makes it easy to cooperate as if Dentons lawyers were our in-house lawyers - trustworthy.’
- ‘The team is unique by its attitude to any work and task. Always seek solutions that would satisfy our needs even though the law does not provide a clear answer.’
- ‘I would mention Ulugbek Abdullaev here. He stands out by his utmost commitment to the promises he makes. If he committed to work by scheduled deadlines, he never failed. The product provided is normally of good quality and meets our expectations.’
Key clients
- AKSA Enerji
- Calik Enerji
- Joint-Stock Commercial Bank Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank
- Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)
- Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- JV Silverleafe LLC
Work highlights
- Assisted the Government of Uzbekistan with the privatisation of Poytaxt Qurilish va Xizmat LLC, owner of Hyatt Regency Tashkent 5-star hotel, for US$87m.
- Advised Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba) on the provision of a preferential loan in the amount of €67.3m to one of the leading mining and metallurgical plants in Uzbekistan.
- Advised Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank JSCB on its US$100m green Eurobond offering.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Shukhrat Yunusov
DentonsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eldor Mannopov, Shukhrat Yunusov, Bobur Shamsiev, Ulugbek Abdullaev, Saidakbar Bekitayev