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.
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.