Our clients know us as an ambitious and enterprising team of lawyers who think differently and embrace the most complex and cutting-edge commercial ventures. Company incorporation We advise local and foreign clients related to company incorporation, opening of branches and representative offices in Kyrgyzstan, starting from consultations on best type of business entity that meets…
Category: Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
Our team has extensive experience on mergers and acquisitions in Kyrgyzstan, advising foreign and international clients and financial institutions at acquisitions of shares and property rights in various sectors, including, among others, subsoil users, banks, telecom operators, etc. We advise on all steps of the M&A transactions, starting from initial negotiations, drafting an offer, full…
Banking and Finance
Banking and finance law practice at Axton addresses the organization, ownership, and operation of banks and depository institutions, mortgage banks, other providers of financial services regulated or licensed by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Axton covers representation of banks and other financial organizations in lending transactions to borrowers and compliance with consumer laws…
Labor Law
We advise on all types of labor law matters, such as due diligence of labor documentations, drafting internal staff regulations and policies, negotiations on and drafting of labor contracts, incentive schemes, representation at hiring top management, resolving disputes at labor contract termination, including mediation and representation in courts, transfer of employees due to restructuring of…
Energy and Natural Resources
Axton lawyers include professionals who understand the technical, geographical, commercial and geopolitical factors that shape the energy and natural resources industry. Hence, our clients receive across-the-board coverage for their needs including corporate, tax, competition, regulatory, contractual and litigation/arbitration issues. Our services include among others: Rendering services on acquiring rights for subsoil use, exploration and production;…
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Our team of public-private partnership lawyers is involved in large and complex PPP deals in Kyrgyzstan providing strategic legal advice related to the development and financing of PPP projects. At Axton we provide full range of legal services including drafting and negotiating PPP agreements, equity transactions and capital markets transactions. PPP projects often involve tax,…
Arbitration
Axton Arbitration practice team has experience working in domestic and international arbitration and is capable of working in Russian and English languages. We advise as counsel to the parties and as independent legal experts in Kyrgyz law. We produce expert opinions on Kyrgyz law matters that are commonly used in arbitration proceedings involving a Kyrgyz…
Litigation
Axton provides legal representation in civil cases both in courts of general jurisdiction in all 3 instances, and in arbitration courts. The company profile also includes pre-trial settlement of disputes in a claim procedure, through negotiations and mediation. Axton provides services for preparation of legally literate statements of claim to the court, along with the…
Licenses and Permits
The economic activities subject to licensing and permits may be carried out only upon obtaining such licenses according to the Kyrgyz legislation. Our services include advising on licensing regulations and obtaining licenses and permits, collecting and filing documents, renewal of licenses and permits, representing on claims related to the license suspension or withdrawal.
Privacy and Data Protection
Data protection is absolutely fundamental to all types of organizations and requires careful attention to data privacy at every stage of the business cycle. Our lawyers conduct due diligence of internal documents of companies for compliance with legal requirements on data protection, advising on cross-border transfer of personal data and other applicable legal issues.
Intellectual Property
Axton pays special attention to the institution of intellectual property due to the high demand for development of technologies, inventions and innovations in Kyrgyzstan. Our associates provide full legal support for registration of trademarks, computer programs, databases, and also execute their international registration. We do not bypass patent services: patenting of inventions, industrial designs, utility…
Pharmaceutical Law
Axton advises pharmaceutical companies on import, registration, promotion and advertising of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the Kyrgyz Republic. Members of our team serve international pharmaceutical companies advising on marketing and distribution agreements, vendor and service agreements, transactional matters and disputes related to contracts and protection of client rights to IP. We advise on licensure…
Antitrust and Competition Law
Our firm advises on various matters of competition law and provides services for local and foreign clients, covering antitrust clearance, elimination of unfair competition, including unlawful use of trademarks or products, drafting or advising on contracts from law perspective, representation on claims from state bodies or competitors.
Real Estate
Axton advises its clients primarily on business law matters. Our associates deal with real estate transactions on a daily basis: from state registration of rights to real estate and changes in the cadastral value of land plot up to protecting citizens in shared housing construction. Real estate services may also include assistance in the issuance…
Insurance
The insurance institution is an important sector of the financial system of Kyrgyzstan. Therefore, Axton actively seeks to build capacity in the field of insurance activities. Axton’s practice includes full legal support on all insurance matters. Thus, our associates carry out turnkey registration procedures for insurance companies, advise and prepare documents for obtaining license and…