Javokhir Urinov

Javokhir Urinov
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Javokhir Urinov

Senior Associate

Tashkent, Uzbekistan
+998901245565
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Javokhir Urinov is a Senior Associate at GRATA International, focusing on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and labor and employment matters. He advises local and international clients on a broad range of legal matters relating to their business operations and investments in Uzbekistan, including corporate structuring, establishment and reorganization of legal entities, corporate governance, and general corporate and commercial matters.

Javokhir has experience supporting domestic and cross-border transactions, conducting legal due diligence, identifying and assessing legal risks, and preparing and reviewing transactional and corporate documentation. He also advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters, including licensing and permitting, mining and subsoil use, competition law, advertising regulations, and governmental approvals. His work involves assessing regulatory requirements applicable to business activities and investments in Uzbekistan and assisting clients in navigating the relevant legal framework. In the area of labor and employment, Javokhir advises employers on employment arrangements, employment contracts and internal employment documentation, termination of employment, employee rights and obligations, and other employment-related compliance matters. He also assists clients with assessing employment risks and structuring employment relationships in accordance with labor legislation.

Javokhir has advised clients across a range of industries, including general trading, import and export, pharmaceuticals, natural resources, and food and beverages. Javokhir is fluent in English, Russian, and Uzbek. 

Education:
2017 -2021, Tashkent State University of Law2021 -2023, Nagoya University
Languages:
EnglishRussianUzbek

Industries

Mining

Practice areas

Employment

Corporate and M&A

Licenses and Permits

Experience
  • Advised clients on corporate structuring, governance, and day-to-day legal and regulatory compliance across various industries. 
  • Participated in M&A transactions, including legal due diligence, drafting and reviewing transaction documents, and supporting deal execution. 
  • Advised on labor and employment matters, including hiring, termination, internal policies, and dispute-related issues. 
  • Assisted clients in obtaining licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals. 
  • Provided legal support on regulatory and compliance matters, including advertising and marketing restrictions. 
  • Supported foreign investors in establishing and operating businesses in Uzbekistan, including corporate registration and ongoing compliance. 
  • Advised clients in the natural resources sector on licensing and regulatory requirements. 
  • Worked with clients across industries including general trading, import and export, pharmaceuticals, natural resources, and food and beverages.

Publications:

  • “Resolving Insolvency”, contribution to the World Bank Group Doing Business 2022 report 
  • “SIGI 2023 Legal Data Collection Process”, OECD Development Centre report (2023) 
  • Data Protection and Employee Privacy in Uzbekistan (2024) 
  • New Subsoil Law Signed in Uzbekistan (2024) 
  • Business Restructuring and M&A in Uzbekistan (2024) 
  • Termination of Employment in Uzbekistan (2025) 
  • Key Legal Aspects of Labor Migration in the Republic of Uzbekistan (2025) 
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in Uzbekistan (2025) 
  • Self-Employed and Independent Contractors: Mitigating Legal Risks in Uzbekistan (2026) 
  • Liability of the CEO of a Company in Uzbekistan (2026) 

GRATA International Legal Series (GILS):

  • Corporate Law – Uzbekistan Chapter (2024) 
  • Employment Law – Uzbekistan Chapter (2024) 
  • Mining – Uzbekistan Chapter (2025) 

Interviews:

  • In Focus: Navigating Employment Law with Javokhir Urinov (2025)