Colibri Law Firm is delighted to have been recognised once again by Chambers and Partners in their 2016 Asia Pacific edition. Chambers and Partners is the most prestigious and well-respected international ranking agency, and is the preferred directory for over half of in-house counsel around the world.

Overview

Overall, Colibri Law Firm has been ranked as Band 1 in Uzbeki- stan, Band 4 in Kazakhstan, Band 2 in Kyrgyzstan, and Band 2 in Tajikistan.

Geographical coverage

Colibri is the only firm to be ranked in four jurisdictions through- out the Central Asian region. As a pan-regional firm, we pride ourselves on our unrivalled geographical coverage and are pleased to see this reflected in the Asia Pacific 2016 rankings.

Leading practitioners

Seven of Colibri’s lawyers have been individually listed as lead- ing practitioners across the region, which is more than any other firm in Central Asia. In addition, Zafar Malikov is recog- nised as an “Eminent Practitioner” and rainmaker who does an “absolutely fantastic job”.

Jurisdictional breakdown

Kazakhstan

Colibri’s Almaty Corporate & Finance practice is ranked as Band 4.

Colibri partner Otabek Suleimanov is recognised as “an expert in Kazakh insurance law” and praised for the timely and solution-oriented service he provides.

Chambers highlights the firm’s work on a complex con- struction model contract, complex insurance law advice provided to Zurich, and its joint work with both Fieldfisher and Pinsent Masons.

Clients praise the team, describing them as “very good law- yers technically with a sound understanding of how trans- actions work on a global scale.” Clients also comment that “Colibri know where we are coming from so are able to point things out ahead of time.”

Uzbekistan

Colibri’s Uzbek practice is ranked as Band 1, with four law- yers recognised for their expertise and skill.

Umid Aripdjanov is described as a “smart and experienced lawyer” who provides “practical, quick and on-point” advice.

Ravshan Rakhmanov is recognised for his international experience and particular focus on the oil and gas and telecoms sectors.

Zafar Malikov is listed as an Eminent Practitioner, and is very well regarded as a rainmaking partner who “does an absolutely fantastic job.”

Ravshan Adilov is recognised as an “Up and Coming” lawyer. Clients appreciate sound familiarity with the local regulatory framework, describing him as a “bright lawyer with the ability to deal with a wide range of legal issues.”

Kyrgyzstan

Colibri’s Kyrgyz team is ranked as Band 2 and is praised by clients as “young and proactive”. Once again, international ients note the team’s “solution-oriented approach, as well as their quick and to-the-point responses.”

Denis Bagrov’s focus on mining and infrastructure is noted, with mention made of his work on the corporate restructur- ing of the Kumtor gold mining project, in conjunction with DLA Piper.

Kerim Begaliev, promoted to partner since last year’s rank- ings, is also recognised as an “Up and Coming” lawyer by Chambers, with clients describing him as “responsive to questions raised and timely in providing answers.”

Tajikistan

Colibri’s Tajik team is ranked as Band 2 by Chambers as it “excels in banking and finance, and has further strengths in infrastructure matters and litigation.”

Clients comment that Colibri’s lawyers are “knowledgeable and responsive, and provide valuable input on local law issues”, with Khujanazar Aslamshoev indicated as the main point of contact.

Chambers also notes the team’s work with key clients ICD, IFC and EBRD, as well as with a number of leading interna- tional law firms, including Clifford Chance.

Summary

Overall, we are pleased to see that both our clients and Chambers and Partners recognise what we ourselves con- sider Colibri’s key strengths: a deep understanding of both local law and international transactions, timely and prompt response times, the ability to anticipate and plan ahead for clients’ needs, a solution-oriented approach, and the firm’s unrivalled geographical coverage of the Central Asian region.