Sector experience that shortens the learning curve

Telecommunications and technology projects in Uzbekistan involve a combination of licensing, equipment certification, data protection and public procurement rules. Many projects are carried out for state-owned operators or under government programmes, which adds specific contractual and approval requirements.

Our lawyers have long-term experience working with international telecommunications and technology companies operating in Uzbekistan and the wider region. We understand how network roll-outs, equipment supply and system integration projects are structured in practice, and how foreign suppliers interact with local customers, subcontractors and regulators.

We advise on supply, installation and service agreements, licensing and permits for telecommunications activities, personal data localisation requirements, and the corporate and employment matters that arise when a foreign company builds a local presence. Where a project spans several Central Asian jurisdictions, we help coordinate the legal work across them.

Construction in Uzbekistan is governed by urban planning rules, construction norms, licensing requirements and land legislation, as well as public procurement rules where the customer is a state body or state-owned enterprise. Foreign contractors also need to consider tax registration, currency control and the import of equipment and materials.

Our lawyers have supported international contractors on construction, hydropower and infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. This experience gives us a practical understanding of how projects move from tender to completion, and of the documents and approvals that are required at each stage.

We advise on construction and subcontracting agreements, licences and permits, land and real estate rights, acceptance and commissioning procedures, and employment of local and foreign personnel. We also help clients document delays, variations and payment issues and resolve them through negotiation or, where necessary, formal proceedings.

The education sector in Uzbekistan is open to private and foreign providers, including branches of foreign universities, private schools, training centres and online education platforms. Educational activity is subject to licensing and accreditation requirements, and foreign participation raises additional corporate, tax and employment questions.

We advise education providers on choosing the appropriate legal form, obtaining licences and complying with sector-specific requirements. We review partnership and cooperation agreements between Uzbek and foreign institutions, franchise and licensing arrangements for educational programmes, and contracts with students and parents.

We also assist with the employment of foreign teaching staff, lease and real estate matters for campuses and premises, and the protection of intellectual property in educational content. Our aim is to help clients set up and operate their educational activities on a compliant and sustainable basis.

Cross-border trade with Uzbekistan involves customs and currency regulation, technical and certification requirements, and contractual arrangements with local buyers, distributors and agents. Changes in trade policy and Uzbekistan's ongoing accession process to the World Trade Organization make it important to keep contracts and compliance procedures up to date.

We advise foreign and local companies on structuring their trade operations in Uzbekistan and the region. We draft and negotiate supply, distribution, agency and logistics agreements, taking into account applicable law, payment terms, delivery conditions and dispute resolution.

We also advise on customs and currency control requirements, product certification, sanctions and export control considerations, and the collection of receivables from local counterparties. For businesses operating across several Central Asian countries, we help coordinate legal matters involving different jurisdictions.