Since 2023, VERBA LEGAL has been supporting major Russian companies in sectors such as energy, natural resources, and logistics. The firm provides legal services across key areas including corporate law and M&A, comprehensive investment support, commercial and banking law, as well as market entry into India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Senior Partner Alexander Panov leads the development of VERBA LEGAL’s international offices. Artem Elistratov oversees the Indian office, while day-to-day coordination is handled by Animesh Mishra. Animesh holds an L.L.B. from O.P. Jindal Global University and has experience in asset structuring, regulatory matters, and international arbitration.
“Our expansion into India is a conscious and pragmatic step. Two years ago, we began to see growing demand from Russia’s largest companies for deeper trade and manufacturing ties with the rapidly expanding Indian market. India’s complex legal system, ever-evolving regulatory landscape, strong protectionist policies around production localization and capital movement, and, of course, its kaleidoscopic legal and social context, required us to fully immerse ourselves in the market — which naturally led to the opening of a local office,” says Alexander Panov.
The VERBA LEGAL office in Tashkent provides legal services in key areas such as corporate law and M&A, resolution of national and international disputes, banking and finance law, public-private partnership (PPP) projects, as well as access to new capital markets in Central Asia.
The office is headed by Managing Partner Bobir Karimov.
Bobir brings over 20 years of experience in antitrust and corporate law, M&A transactions, and international commercial dispute resolution. He holds an LL.M. from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. Previously, Bobir served as Managing Partner at an international law firm and held the position of First Deputy Chairman of the State Antimonopoly Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
His deep understanding of local legislation and the business environment allows him to establish efficient processes and provide clients with high-quality legal support.
“We are pleased to grow alongside our clients and offer a full range of services not only in Russia, but also beyond its borders. By leveraging our internal resources, we can better adapt to local realities and deliver comprehensive legal solutions to businesses,” says Tatiana Neveeva, Managing Partner at VERBA LEGAL.
services
Corporate Law and M&A
Domestic Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, and Cross-Border Disputes
Banking and Financial Law
Tax and Customs Law
Company Incorporation in Central Asia
address
Trilliant Business Center, Building 2, Office 36 3 Shakhrisabz Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan