Assadullah Muradov
Managing Director — Tashkent Office
Assadullah Muradov is Managing Director of Bond Stone’s Tashkent office. He is one of Uzbekistan’s most experienced practitioners in corporate law, EPC and FIDIC contracts, construction law, oil and gas advisory, and project development. A member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Uzbekistan since 2009 and a graduate of IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Assadullah advises both Uzbek and international clients across Uzbekistan’s most active investment sectors.
Assadullah’s practice spans the full corporate and commercial legal lifecycle for international investors in Uzbekistan — from entity formation and licensing through M&A, construction and infrastructure project support, EPC contract negotiation, oil and gas sector advisory, tax structuring, and dispute resolution. He has particular depth in advising on production-sharing agreements, Clean Development Mechanism agreements, Asian Development Bank and World Bank-standard procurement and construction contracts, and the privatisation of state-owned property in Uzbekistan.
Assadullah leads Bond Stone’s Tashkent client relationships and handles all Uzbek law mandates directly — providing the on-the-ground partner presence that complex cross-border transactions in Uzbekistan require. His dual expertise in Uzbek civil law and FIDIC/EPC international standards makes him a trusted adviser to energy, infrastructure, and oil and gas companies operating in Uzbekistan.
What Clients Say
“Assadullah has an exceptional command of Uzbekistan’s construction regulatory framework. On a complex EPC project, he navigated licensing requirements and contractor issues with a speed and precision that kept the project on schedule. We would not undertake a construction mandate in Uzbekistan without him.”
International EPC contractor — infrastructure project, Uzbekistan
“What sets Assadullah apart is his ability to operate at the intersection of Uzbek civil law and international contract standards. He understands FIDIC, he understands how Uzbek courts and regulators interpret it, and he bridges that gap seamlessly. That combination is rare in this market.”
Legal counsel — European energy company, Uzbekistan operations
“Assadullah advised us on our production-sharing agreement and subsequent corporate compliance for several years. His knowledge of the oil and gas regulatory environment in Uzbekistan is deep and current, and his engagement with state counterparties is professional and effective.”
Overseas legal manager — international oil & gas company, Uzbekistan
Experience
EPC Contract — Energy Infrastructure
Construction · Uzbekistan · Energy
Drafting and negotiating EPC contracts for energy infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan — including FIDIC Silver Book structures, contractor liability frameworks, performance bond requirements, and force majeure provisions under Uzbek law.
Production-Sharing Agreement — Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas · Uzbekistan · PSA Advisory
Advising international oil and gas companies on production-sharing agreements in Uzbekistan — PSA structuring, negotiation with state counterparties, regulatory approvals, and interaction with the Ministry of Energy and Uzbekneftegaz.
ADB / World Bank — Procurement Contracts
Infrastructure · Uzbekistan · Multilateral
Drafting and reviewing procurement and construction contracts compliant with Asian Development Bank and World Bank standards — including works contracts, consulting agreements, and goods procurement documentation for multilateral-funded infrastructure projects.
M&A — Privatisation Advisory
M&A · Uzbekistan · Privatisation
Advising international investors on the acquisition of state-owned enterprises in Uzbekistan’s privatisation programme — legal due diligence, bid documentation, acquisition structuring, and post-closing regulatory compliance under the Law on Privatisation.
Clean Development Mechanism — Kyoto Protocol
Environmental · Uzbekistan · Energy
Advising on Clean Development Mechanism agreements under the Kyoto Protocol in Uzbekistan — project methodology approval, CDM contract structuring, carbon credit arrangements, and regulatory filing with Uzbekistan’s designated national authority.
Construction Licensing — High-complexity Projects
Construction · Uzbekistan · Licensing
Obtaining construction licences for design, construction, and operational activities in Uzbekistan — including Category I complexity construction authorisations and interaction with the Inspectorate for Technical Safety and the Ministry of Construction.
Foreign Investor — Tax Structuring
Tax · Uzbekistan · Foreign Investment
Advising international corporations and permanent establishments on Uzbekistan tax structuring — CIT optimisation, WHT planning, DTT application, and structuring to qualify for SEZ or EFI tax incentives under the Uzbek Tax Code.
LLC Incorporation — Foreign Investor Entry
Corporate · Uzbekistan · Market Entry
Full-cycle legal support for the formation of МЧЖ (LLC) entities in Uzbekistan for foreign investors — charter drafting, state registration, bank account opening, sector licence applications, and work permit / visa structuring for foreign management.
Dispute Resolution — Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution · Uzbekistan · Commercial
Representing international clients in commercial litigation before Uzbek economic courts — debt recovery, contract enforcement, construction defect claims, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Uzbekistan.
Petrochemical Sector — Corporate & Regulatory
Corporate · Uzbekistan · Petrochemical
Providing ongoing corporate and regulatory legal support to international petrochemical companies operating in Uzbekistan — shareholder agreements, JV structuring, licence compliance, and regulatory engagement with Uzkhimprom and sector authorities.
Employment — Foreign Nationals & Expat Workforce
Employment · Uzbekistan · International
Advising international companies on employment law for foreign national workforces in Uzbekistan — work permits, expat employment contracts, quota compliance, executive remuneration structuring, and redundancy under the Uzbek Labour Code.
Investment Agreement — Government Contract
Foreign Investment · Uzbekistan · Government
Advising international investors on investment agreements with the Government of Uzbekistan — structuring investment commitments, negotiating tax stabilisation clauses, and drafting governmental resolution support documentation for major investment initiatives.
Recognition & Memberships
Legal 500 EMEA — Bond Stone Top Tier Kazakhstan
Bond Stone is ranked Legal 500 EMEA Top Tier in Kazakhstan. Assadullah leads the Tashkent office and contributes to the firm’s ranked Uzbekistan practice in corporate law, M&A, and project development.
Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Uzbekistan — Member since 2009
Licensed to practise law in the Republic of Uzbekistan and appear before all courts and government agencies of Uzbekistan.
Education
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.), 2019
School of American Law in Uzbekistan (IIT Chicago-Kent)
Pre-master programme, 2018
Tashkent State University of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), 2008
Languages
Uzbek (native) · Russian (fluent) · English (proficient)