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Strategically situated between Asia, Russia, Europe and the Middle East, the countries of Central Asia offer you exciting opportunities. Going against the economic downturn, these oil and mineral-rich countries have shown continued growth–and their importance to the global commodities markets has attracted significant investment in health, education and infrastructure projects, as well as in the development of new industries.

As one of the oldest and largest firms in the region, Dentons can help you seize opportunities in individual countries and in cross-border international transactions. Use our local knowledge in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as well as Azerbaijan–and benefit from our extensive experience in Russia, where these former Soviet republics continue to have strong ties.

Dentons can provide you with agile and forward-thinking advice out of the main financial centers of Almaty, Tashkent, as well as Baku. Let us help you with a full service offering across the banking and finance, energy, mining, real estate, infrastructure, regulatory, and transport sectors.

Work with us to navigate the complexities of local regulations and benefit from the regional and cultural insights we can offer. Combine this with our global reach to maximize the potential of your investments and transactions.

Recognition

Dentons improves its ranking in the elite top 10 arbitration firms

April 11, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has ranked once again among the elite international arbitration practices worldwide, achieving an eighth place ranking in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR30 list for 2025.

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 - Dentons unrivalled in Central Asia

December 12, 2024

In the 2025 edition of the Chambers Asia-Pacific guide, Dentons has received Band 1 rankings across all practices assessed in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, retaining its leading position in Central Asia.

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Insights

Uzbekistan’s digital overhaul: Digital platforms regulation

May 14, 2025

Uzbekistan: Regulation of the digital sphere in Uzbekistan moves a step closer to European standards. On 12 May 2025, the Agency for Information and Mass Communications under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has proposed a draft regulation on online platforms for public consultations.

Exporting pharmaceutical products to Uzbekistan: 10 key factors to consider

March 18, 2024

Uzbekistan: The pharmaceutical market in Uzbekistan was estimated in 2022 to be worth UZS 19.9 trillion (approximately US$1.8 billion), with prescription drugs accounting for 78 percent and over-the-counter medicines making up the remaining 22 percent. Every aspect of a medicine’s lifecycle—from development and manufacturing to distribution, advertising and sales—is subject to Uzbekistan regulations.

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.

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