Central Asia is one of the pivotal regions of the world. Located at the core of Eurasia, it represents an important link between two large and dynamic continental economies. Financial institutions in Central Asia face both challenges and opportunities as the banking sector is restructured and the region experiences further European and global integration. Meanwhile, international organizations are taking a more active role in supporting microfinance and building sound legal, regulatory and supervisory frameworks for financial activity in the region.

In this environment of continual change, turn to Dentons' team of Financial Institutions lawyers in Central Asia. As your partner on the ground, we guide you through local regulatory environments and provide you with seasoned advice from a global perspective. Whether you need help with licensing, currency control or other regulatory requirements, we are ready to offer first-class assistance.

When your matters become contentious, our financial services litigation lawyers are on hand, ready to protect your interests. Having represented leading financial institutions in significant and high-profile disputes, we offer experience and counsel you can rely on.

And when your needs stretch beyond Central Asia you can be assured of consistent, seamless service. Dentons supports you globally, with lawyers located in 80+ countries, ready to serve your needs.

We advise the whole spectrum of leading international financial institutions. Look to our team in Central Asia for dynamic and flexible service to meet the needs of an ever-changing and developing global financial sector.

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Azerbaijan Doing Business Guide 2023

May 2023

Azerbaijan: Dentons’ Baku office has recently published the sixteen edition of its doing business guide, “Succeeding in Azerbaijan,” which represents the collective knowledge and experience of our Firm’s years of advising clients in Azerbaijan.

Uzbekistan introduces incentives for goods and services used in projects financed by international financial institutions

May 18, 2023

Uzbekistan: The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan recently approved Resolution No. 167, focusing on VAT and excise tax incentives for goods and services in projects financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs).

Azerbaijan Doing Business Guide 2022

May 31, 2022

Azerbaijan: Dentons’ Baku office has recently published the fourteen edition of its doing business guide, “Succeeding in Azerbaijan,” which represents the collective knowledge and experience of our Firm’s years of advising clients in Azerbaijan.

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Dentons advises Uzbek fintech Click on strategic partnership with Halyk Bank

July 25, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised Click JSC, a leading fintech company in Uzbekistan, on its landmark strategic partnership with Kazakhstan’s JSC Halyk Bank. Under the terms of the deal, Halyk is acquiring 49% of shares in Click, valued at US$176.4 million, while simultaneously selling 49% of shares in its Uzbek subsidiary, Tenge Bank JSCB, to Click's shareholders for US$60.76 million. The completion of these transactions is subject to regulatory approvals in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Dentons’ Baku office advises the European Investment Bank (EIB) on a major financing of Azerbaijan's largest bank

September 28, 2015

Dentons’ Baku office advised EIB on a €50 million loan to the International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA), the largest bank in Azerbaijan, to finance projects promoted by SMEs and midcaps.

Dentons’ first-year success results from polycentric, client-centered priority in new firm

April 2, 2014

On the occasion of the first anniversary of its founding, leaders of the global law firm Dentons say its polycentric approach, strategic growth and client-centered focus has made the firm’s first year a success. Dentons was launched March 31, 2013, through the combination of European law firm Salans, Canada’s Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC) and international law firm SNR Denton.