Solward advises investors, developers, and contractors on the full lifecycle of construction projects in Uzbekistan. We provide tailored legal solutions for the development of business centres, technology parks, manufacturing plants, and industrial facilities, guiding clients through all stages of the process – from land allocation through to design, construction, and commissioning.

Our team represents project owners, EPC/EPCM contractors, and international engineering firms. With extensive experience in FIDIC-based contracts and local urban planning norms, we help clients establish clear, enforceable frameworks that reflect and accommodate the realities of the local market.

We provide comprehensive support for complex construction and real estate transactions, focusing on:

• Construction Contracts: Drafting and negotiating EPC, EPCM, and Design-Build contracts (including FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Books) adapted to local mandatory rules

• Commercial and Industrial Development: Legal support for the construction of business centres, IT parks, and industrial plants, including zoning approvals and utility connections

• Project Structuring: Advising on risk allocation between owners and contractors, insurance coverage, performance security packages, and interface management in multi-contractor projects

• Real Estate Transactions: Due diligence of land and buildings, acquisition and disposal of assets, and structuring lease agreements for anchor tenants

• Regulatory Compliance: Managing compliance with urban planning codes and environmental safety standards, and representing clients in construction-related claims

Our experience includes advising:

POSCO Engineering & Construction on the reconstruction of key sections of the A-380 “Guzar – Bukhara – Nukus – Beyneu” international highway, a major road infrastructure project financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Bomi Engineering, a leading South Korean construction company, on the construction and commissioning of a state-of-the-art office and financial centre with a total area of 88,000 m² in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

ERIELL Group on a number of projects, including:

• the comprehensive infrastructure development for the Adamtash, Gumbubalak, and Djarkuduk-Yangi Kizilcha gas condensate fields (South-West Gissar Project)

• the Early Gas project at the Kandym group of fields and the development of the northern part of the Shady section (I launch complex)

• the construction of a gas processing plant and a central production facility at the Kandym group of fields

confidential clients on the acquisition of a production facility, a warehouse complex, and a 100% equity stake in a legal entity holding substantial real estate assets

a confidential investor on the acquisition of office real estate in major business centre Safe Bulkers Tower (Limassol, Cyprus), with a total transaction value of USD 10 million