Recognition And Awards
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Recognition And Awards
Our Awards
Excellence in legal leadership
Recognized Leaders: Among the Best Since 2017
In our company, excellence is not just an aspiration, but a consistent achievement recognized by the most prestigious international legal directories. Since 2017, we have steadily maintained our position among the leading law firms in the country, receiving high rankings from authoritative publications such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and IFLR 1000.
These awards represent more than mere rankings; they reflect the trust we have earned from our clients and the respect gained among colleagues in the legal community. Each recognition confirms our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
Clients value our practical, results-oriented approach and ability to find innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.
In a rapidly changing legal landscape, we continuously improve our knowledge and working methods. This allows us to remain at the forefront of legal developments in Uzbekistan and on the international arena. Our clients — from growing companies to large corporations and international investors — rely on our expertise to achieve their strategic goals.
Our Awards
Excellence in legal leadership
Recognized Leaders: Among the Best Since 2017
In our company, excellence is not just an aspiration, but a consistent achievement recognized by the most prestigious international legal directories. Since 2017, we have steadily maintained our position among the leading law firms in the country, receiving high rankings from authoritative publications such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and IFLR 1000.
These awards represent more than mere rankings; they reflect the trust we have earned from our clients and the respect gained among colleagues in the legal community. Each recognition confirms our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
Clients value our practical, results-oriented approach and ability to find innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.
In a rapidly changing legal landscape, we continuously improve our knowledge and working methods. This allows us to remain at the forefront of legal developments in Uzbekistan and on the international arena. Our clients — from growing companies to large corporations and international investors — rely on our expertise to achieve their strategic goals.
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
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Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
PraeLegal Uzbekistan has been consistently recognized in the Global Guide and Asia-Pacific Guide of Chambers & Partners over the past several years, including the 2024 and 2025 editions. Such sustained recognition is reserved for firms that demonstrate long-term excellence, deep market insight, and proven professional credibility.
Chambers highlights our strong capabilities in complex commercial and corporate matters: from mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures to strategic market-entry advisory for Uzbekistan, as well as regulatory matters intersecting with financial services and investment structures. Importantly, this recognition is based not only on our track record but also on detailed feedback collected by Chambers from our clients and peers across the legal industry.
Testimonials emphasize our client-centric approach, our thorough command of local regulations, and our ability to navigate the nuances of the Uzbek legal landscape with confidence and precision.
This continued acknowledgment reaffirms our commitment to providing practical, business-oriented legal solutions tailored to each client’s objectives, supporting their strategic ambitions both in Uzbekistan and internationally.
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
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LEGAL 500
Legal 500 Recognition:
Legal 500 has once again ranked PraeLegal Uzbekistan as a Tier 2 firm in 2025, reaffirming a position we have confidently maintained for several consecutive years. This sustained ranking reflects not only our sector-focused expertise across real estate, pharmaceuticals, aviation, and retail, but also our established reputation as a mature and consistently reliable advisor in the Uzbek legal market.
Legal 500’s evaluation process relies heavily on feedback from clients and other law firms, and year after year these testimonials underscore the same strengths: our ability to support both local and international clients, our steadily developing litigation and arbitration capabilities, and the strength of our transactional practice including multi-layered corporate and financing transactions that shape Uzbekistan’s business landscape.
Our team is led by Sherzod Abdulkasimov, with significant contributions from Irina Kim and Davranbek Ahmatov, whose specialized expertise deepens our service offering across multiple practice areas. Client feedback featured by Legal 500 continues to highlight that our team is “well-organised, fast, and attentive, with competencies in various fields.”
Maintaining a Tier 2 ranking over several years confirms our consistent performance, strong market reputation, and commitment to delivering comprehensive, business-oriented legal services in Uzbekistan’s evolving commercial landscape.
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
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IFLR1000
IFLR1000 Recognition: Excellence in Financial & Corporate and Project Development
PraeLegal Uzbekistan also has been recognized by the IFLR1000 rankings in the practice areas of Financial & Corporate and Project Development, including in the 2025 edition. Our repeated inclusion in this global directory over the past years reflects not only technical strength, but also the firm’s established credibility in advising on sophisticated financial transactions, complex investment structures, and transformative development projects in Uzbekistan and beyond.
The IFLR1000 assessment process relies heavily on detailed interviews and feedback from clients, counterparties, and other law firms. The positive testimonials we receive year after year confirm the trust placed in our team and highlight our ability to provide clear, commercially grounded legal solutions in fast-changing regulatory environments.
This continued recognition underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative, and strategically focused legal services, supporting clients across industries as they pursue ambitious projects in local and international markets.
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Individual Rankings
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
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Sherzod Abdulkasimov in IFLR1000
We are pleased to highlight the continued recognition of our Founding & Co-Managing Partner, Sherzod Abdulkasimov, in the IFLR1000 2025 rankings. His inclusion once again affirms his exceptional legal expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence, placing him among the leading practitioners in the fields of Financial and Corporate and Project Development.
Mr. Abdulkasimov has been consecutively acknowledged as a Highly Regarded lawyer in 2023, 2024 and 2025 – a reflection of his consistent performance, deep industry knowledge, and respected standing within the legal community.
This individual recognition strengthens the firm’s broader achievements in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and IFLR1000, showcasing the caliber of leadership and talent that drives our practice and ensures the highest standard of service for our clients.
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
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Irina Kim in IFLR1000
We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Partner, Irina Kim, who has earned two distinguished honors in the IFLR1000 2025 rankings.
Ms. Kim has been recognized as a Women Leader in the 2024 and 2025 edition — an elite global category reserved for the most influential and accomplished female lawyers shaping the legal profession worldwide.
In addition, she has once again been ranked as a Highly Regarded lawyer in the areas of Financial and Corporate and Project Development, reflecting her exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and strong market reputation in these complex fields.
This marks the second consecutive year that Ms. Kim has received both recognitions, having been honored in 2023 as a Women Leader and Highly Regarded lawyer in the same practice areas.
These continued accolades highlight Ms. Kim’s consistent excellence, her leadership within our firm, and her unwavering commitment to delivering sophisticated and impactful legal solutions to our clients.
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
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Mirzaaziz Ruziev in IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce the distinguished professional recognition of our Partner, Mirzaaziz Ruziev, who has been honored by the prestigious IFLR1000 2025 rankings.
Mr. Ruziev has been awarded the status of Rising Star Partner in the Financial and Corporate practice area – a notable achievement, especially given his recent arrival at our firm. This acknowledgment highlights his strong professional trajectory, deep legal expertise, and rapidly growing influence within the legal community.
His recognition further reinforces our firm’s reputation as a team of highly skilled specialists committed to delivering first-class legal solutions across Uzbekistan’s evolving business landscape.
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Our Awards
Excellence in legal leadership
Recognized Leaders: Among the Best Since 2017
In our company, excellence is not just an aspiration, but a consistent achievement recognized by the most prestigious international legal directories. Since 2017, we have steadily maintained our position among the leading law firms in the country, receiving high rankings from authoritative publications such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and IFLR 1000.
These awards represent more than mere rankings; they reflect the trust we have earned from our clients and the respect gained among colleagues in the legal community. Each recognition confirms our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
Clients value our practical, results-oriented approach and ability to find innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.
In a rapidly changing legal landscape, we continuously improve our knowledge and working methods. This allows us to remain at the forefront of legal developments in Uzbekistan and on the international arena. Our clients — from growing companies to large corporations and international investors — rely on our expertise to achieve their strategic goals.
Anvar Ikramov in IFLR1000
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Anvar Ikramov in IFLR1000
We are delighted to share that Anvar Ikramov, who recently joined the PraeLegal Uzbekistan team, has already made his mark in the legal community by being recognized in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings.
Anvar Ikramov has been honored with the Rising Star Partner designation in the specialized field of Mining law, reflecting his unique expertise in this important sector for Uzbekistan's economy.
This early recognition from IFLR1000 following his move to our firm underscores not only Mr. Ikramov's exceptional capabilities but also strengthens our firm's expanding presence in the mining and natural resources sector.
We look forward to the valuable contributions Mr. Ikramov will continue to make as we enhance our service offerings to clients in the mining industry.
Individual Rankings
Anvar Ikramov in IFLR1000
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Anvar Ikramov in IFLR1000
We are delighted to share that Anvar Ikramov, who recently joined the PraeLegal Uzbekistan team, has already made his mark in the legal community by being recognized in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings.
Anvar Ikramov has been honored with the Rising Star Partner designation in the specialized field of Mining law, reflecting his unique expertise in this important sector for Uzbekistan's economy.
This early recognition from IFLR1000 following his move to our firm underscores not only Mr. Ikramov's exceptional capabilities but also strengthens our firm's expanding presence in the mining and natural resources sector.
We look forward to the valuable contributions Mr. Ikramov will continue to make as we enhance our service offerings to clients in the mining industry.
Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
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Chambers & Partners Recognition: Excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law
Chambers & Partners Recognition in 2024-2025
PraeLegal Uzbekistan has been included in both the Global Guide and Asia Pacific Guide of Chambers & Partners for 2024 and 2025. Chambers highlights our expertise in complex commercial and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and market entry strategies for Uzbekistan.
Client testimonials collected by Chambers emphasize our client-oriented approach and profound knowledge of local regulations and practices. This recognition reinforces our commitment to providing practical legal solutions that address our clients' specific needs while navigating the complexities of the Uzbek legal landscape.
LEGAL 500
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LEGAL 500
Legal 500 Recognition: Tier 2 Firm in 2024
Legal 500 has recognized PraeLegal Uzbekistan as a Tier 2 firm in 2024, highlighting our expertise across real estate, pharmaceutical, aviation, and retail sectors. Legal 500 notes our balanced service to both local and international clients and our strengthened litigation and arbitration capabilities alongside our established transactional practice.
Led by Sherzod Abdulkasimov, our team includes key professionals Irina Kim and Davranbek Ahmatov, each bringing specialized expertise to our practice. Client feedback collected by Legal 500 describes us as "well organised, speedy and gentle staff, with competencies in various fields."
This recognition underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive legal services across Uzbekistan's diverse business landscape.
Individual Rankings
Sherzod Abdulkasimov in IFLR1000
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Sherzod Abdulkasimov in IFLR1000
We are proud to announce that our Managing director, Sherzod Abdulkasimov, has once again been recognized in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings. This honor reflects his outstanding legal expertise and dedication to excellence, solidifying his position among the leading professionals in the following practice areas: Financial and Corporate Project Development
Mr. Abdulkasimov has been consecutively ranked as a Highly Regarded lawyer in both 2023 and 2024, demonstrating his consistent performance and reputation in the legal community.
This individual recognition complements our firm's rankings in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, highlighting the exceptional talent driving our practice forward and ensuring the highest standards of legal service for our clients.
Irina Kim in IFLR1000
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Irina Kim in IFLR1000
We are proud to highlight the exceptional achievements of our Partner, Irina Kim, who has been honored with two prestigious distinctions in the IFLR1000 rankings for 2024:
Irina Kim has been recognized as a Women Leader in the IFLR1000 2024 edition, an elite category that highlights the most accomplished and influential female lawyers in the legal profession worldwide.
Simultaneously, she has also been ranked as a Highly Regarded Lawyer in IFLR1000 2024 in the practice areas of Financial and Corporate and Project Development, acknowledging her outstanding expertise and reputation in these specialized fields.
This marks the second consecutive year Ms. Kim has received these prestigious recognitions, having also been honored as both a Women Leader and Highly Regarded Lawyer in the 2023 edition of IFLR1000, in the same practice areas.
These continued accolades underscore Ms. Kim's consistent excellence and significant contributions to our practice, reflecting her dedication to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.
Mirzaaziz Ruziev in IFLR1000
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Mirzaaziz Ruziev in IFLR1000
We are pleased to announce the professional recognition of our partner, Mirzaaziz Ruziev, who has been distinguished by the prestigious legal directory IFLR1000 in 2024.
Mirzaaziz Ruziev has received the status of Rising Star Partner in the Financial and Corporate practice area. This distinction is particularly valuable considering that Mr. Ruziev has recently joined our company.
This recognition by IFLR1000 confirms Mr. Ruziev's high level of professionalism and his growing influence in the legal community.
This achievement contributes further to strengthening our firm's reputation as a team of highly qualified specialists providing first-class legal services.