Legal advice for businesses
at every stage
Corporate law, M&A, investment projects, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Advising businesses since 2017.
Practice areas
Corporate Law and M&A
The full range of corporate work, from incorporation and business structuring to M&A transactions and restructurings
Learn moreInvestment Projects and Public–Private Partnerships
Investment projects, public–private partnerships, project finance and work with foreign investors
Learn moreBanking and Finance
Regulatory matters, lending, project finance and work with financial institutions
Learn moreRegulatory and Compliance
AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, internal policies and assistance with regulatory inspections
Learn moreDispute Resolution
Representation in court, international arbitration and pre-action settlement of commercial disputes
Learn moreCriminal and Administrative Law
Advice and representation in criminal and administrative cases involving public and private sector clients
Learn moreTax
Tax structuring of transactions, advice on the Tax Code of Uzbekistan and support during tax audits
Learn moreEmployment Law
HR matters, employment contracts, hiring foreign nationals and employment disputes
Learn moreReal Estate and Construction
Real estate transactions, development projects, leases and registration of property rights
Learn moreDigital Business
Advice on IT and digital product projects: SaaS platforms, start-ups and venture investment, fintech, edtech and medtech, e-commerce and intellectual property protection
Learn moreBuilt for complex matters. Recognised for results
We are a reliable partner to our clients, providing high-quality legal support at every stage of a business’s development. Our experienced lawyers, licensed advocates and consultants work as one team on every matter, offering practical solutions geared to concrete results.
Our work is founded on professionalism, accountability and open communication. We aim not only to resolve immediate legal issues but to help clients make well-informed decisions, prevent risk and achieve their business objectives efficiently.
More about the firm
What drives us
Our values are shared by the whole team. Clients see them in every detail of our work and in every interaction with our people.
Client focus
Impeccable service and constant availability: clients can come to us for advice at any time and can always count on an answer.
Trust and integrity
Confidential information stays within the firm. We take great care to keep it secure and to prevent leaks.
Expertise
Our team’s proven track record helps us handle complex matters in fintech, banking, IT and other sectors.
Partnership
We are changing the culture of legal advice: we build personal relationships and help clients grow and stay ahead of risk.
The scale of our practice, backed by results
In the legal market
The firm has been in practice since 2017
Experts in our team
Lawyers, licensed advocates and consultants
Projects completed
Commercial, investment and infrastructure
Clients
From Uzbekistan and abroad
IT and digital technology projects
With ABACUS as legal adviser
Industry sectors
Covered by the firm’s practice
Countries
Reflecting our clients’ international reach
International rankings
Each year we improve our standing in international legal rankings
Recognised in international legal rankings
Selected matters
Proposed sale of the Royal Taxi group of companies
ABACUS carried out comprehensive legal due diligence on a group of companies operating in the taxi services market in Uzbekistan in preparation for their potential sale.
Debt restructuring under a private equity transaction
ABACUS advised on the restructuring of USD 40 million of debt arising from a secured private equity investment.
Product certification for Procter & Gamble
ABACUS advised Procter & Gamble on the certification of its products for sale and distribution in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Formation of a broadcasting company and acquisition of a TV channel
ABACUS advised on a 21st Century Fox Group project involving the formation of a broadcasting company and the acquisition of a TV channel in Uzbekistan.
PAYME litigation
ABACUS represented PAYME in a dispute over the recovery of a debt of UZS 2.825 billion arising from a breach of contract.
Hellmann Poultry international arbitration
ABACUS represented the German company Hellmann Poultry in international commercial arbitration proceedings concerning a material breach of contract.
Clients
How can we help?
Make an enquiry and we will be in touch to discuss your project in detail
- +998 97 733 30 40
- info@abacus.law
- 15/26 Chimkent Street, Mirabad District, Tashkent
- Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 (UTC+5)