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In recent years, projects managed by international operators such as Hilton, Accor, Marriott, and others have been actively developing in Uzbekistan. However, a successful partnership with a major brand requires meticulous legal preparation at all stages of the project—from construction to contract execution. The legal issues involved in supporting hotel projects can be divided into […]

Uzbekistan is now becoming one of the most dynamically developing hotel industry markets in Central Asia. The growth in tourist flow, the construction of new hotels, and the entry of international hotel brands are forming the basis for an investment boom. The state actively supports the industry, and foreign and local investors are increasingly considering

Implementing a PPP project is more than just an agreement between the state and the investor. It’s a multi-stage process where balancing the interests of the parties is crucial. In our previous publication, we discussed the legal interactions between the state and business. In this article, we’ll examine the procedures and mechanisms for implementing PPP

Over the past five years, public-private partnerships (PPPs) have become one of the key reform tools in Uzbekistan. While previously interactions between business and the state were limited to public procurement and privatization, today PPPs are emerging as an independent mechanism. Its distinctive feature is the long-term distribution of risks and responsibilities between the state

We are pleased to announce that Andrei Gusev, Senior Partner at Nordic Star Law, has been appointed to the panel of arbitrators at two international arbitration institutions: the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) and the International Arbitration Centre at the Astana International Financial Centre (IAC). The Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC), established in 2018, has

On September 16, Artem Zhavoronkov, Partner at Nordic Star Law Offices, will speak at the SPIBA event – Socio-economic situation in Russia: results of the first half of 2025. Topic of the speech: Sanctions 2025 Date and time: September 16, 2025, 15:30-18:00Venue: SO/ St. PetersburgVoznesensky Prospekt 6 Read more on the website of the St.

As of 1 September 2025, amendments to Federal Law No. 14-FZ of 8 February 1998 “On Limited Liability Companies” (the “LLC Law”) will come into force. Pursuant to these amendments, the statutory right of first refusal (the “ROFR”) in respect of a particular shareholder can be limited or even completely excluded by virtue of the LLC’s charter. Previously, this approach

Great news from the 62nd International Congress of AIJA in Washington, D.C.! 🎉 Anna Zabrotskaya, Managing Partner at Nordic Star in Russia, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)! Previously, Anna served as AIJA’s National Representative for Russia. A member of the association since 2017, she is

In 2024, the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the economy of Uzbekistan reached $11.9 billion, a historical maximum. The total volume of utilized foreign investment and loans amounted to about $35 billion, and investments in fixed assets – $39 billion. These figures confirm the growing attractiveness of the country for foreign capital, especially

Croatia is consistently among the top 5 EU countries in terms of attractiveness for digital nomads. According to the Croatian Ministry of the Interior, more than 2,000 applications for temporary residence permits under the digital nomad program were submitted in 2023 alone. The country offers modern digital services, a low crime rate, a mild climate, fast Internet,