Sabina Saparova
Counsel
Uzbekistan | 13 years of experience | Commercial and Regulatory
Sabina is a seasoned commercial lawyer with over 11 years of experience guiding both foreign and domestic clients on establishing and operating businesses in Uzbekistan. Her expertise lies in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory issues, and cross-border transactions, including export/import and customs regulations. Currently, she primarily focuses on project finance transactions.
Sabina's legal career has spanned both private practice and in-house roles, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of the local legal landscape.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Investments
- Commercial Contracts
- Public Procurement
- Project Finance
EXPERIENCE
- Advising foreign lenders on financing of the construction of the methanol-to-olefins complex in Bukhara region of Uzbekistan
- Advising foreign lenders on financing of the construction of a green hydrogen production facility in Tashkent region of Uzbekistan
- Advising a potential investor on key project agreements (PPA and WSA) for WTE (waste-to-energy) project in Fergana and Namangan regions of Uzbekistan
- Advising a foreign lender on financing of the construction of a solar power plant and BESS in Tashkent region of Uzbekistan
- Advising a foreign hospitality company on a franchise transaction with an Uzbek franchisee
- Advising a foreign export credit agency on an operating lease transaction with an Uzbek airline company
- Advising a foreign lender on public procurement matters related to aircraft sale financing
- Led due diligence processes in the context of various transactions, including M&A, project finance, franchise, and other commercial deals
EDUCATION
2016
LL.M., International Westminster University (Uzbekistan)
2013
LL.B., University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan)
LANGUAGES
- English
- Russian
- Uzbek