10 lawyers without whom an IT startup cannot survive

We have gathered recommendations from experts and companies trusted by startups. Lawyers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan help protect intellectual property, establish business processes, and grow without unnecessary risks.

Yermek Rustembek-uly
Blockchain lawyer, founder of the Center for Digital Law, and president of the Eurasian Association of Independent Financial Advisors. With 25 years of business experience, he specializes in legal support for blockchain projects and the digital economy, and actively develops the profession of independent financial advisor in Kazakhstan.

Sultan Tolomushev
Advisor at the Bishkek office of GRATA International, specializing in corporate, investment, and intellectual property law. Sultan Tolomushev has advised major international companies and financial institutions, including the World Bank, Tencent, Toyota, and Fresenius Medical Care, on licensing, restructuring, data protection, and intellectual property registration.

BPN Kyrgyzstan
BPN Kyrgyzstan helps entrepreneurs develop and strengthen their businesses through training, coaching, access to preferential loans, and integration into a professional community. The organization supports small and medium-sized businesses at all stages of growth, helps improve qualifications, expand market reach, and creates opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurial development in Kyrgyzstan.

Astrea
A company providing comprehensive legal protection for businesses. They help ensure asset security, minimize tax risks, and create a solid legal foundation for company growth and development. Specialists with many years of experience in corporate law, tax consulting, and dispute resolution provide legal support at all stages of business operations.

Zan Hub LLP
The company provides legal support for complex investment projects for both foreign investors and state development programs. Zan Hub LLP successfully accompanies the creation of joint ventures, construction of infrastructure facilities using project financing, and preparation for entering international capital markets.

Digital Rights Center Qazaqstan
A team of lawyers, advocates, and technical experts specializing in cyber law, digital rights protection, telecommunications, FinTech, and e-commerce, providing services both in Kazakhstan and internationally. DRCQ also advises residents of the International Financial Center "Astana," helps launch crypto projects, and actively develops the field of digital law through educational programs and events.

REVERA
REVERA lawyers specialize in dispute resolution in IT and intellectual property protection: they accompany court proceedings in the US, understand the nuances of software development, help resolve conflicts between developers, clients, and publishers, and protect clients' rights in disputes with marketplaces, in the field of copyright, and regarding domain names.

LEXCELL
LEXCELL is a law firm operating in Uzbekistan. It provides a wide range of legal and tax services for businesses, financial institutions, and international companies. LEXCELL actively collaborates with international clients and helps them adapt to Uzbek legislation.

Tuzuk
An AI platform for law firms and professional lawyers. It offers an AI chat, legislative database, and smart search for legal documents. In the future, the service will expand with new useful features, providing a comprehensive solution. It supports multiple languages, including Uzbek, Russian, and English, and ensures a high level of data confidentiality in compliance with international security standards.

SMLAWCONSULT
The company offers high-quality legal support and business solutions, including consulting, legal, and accounting services, as well as support at all stages of business development: from company and branch registration, activity licensing, and obtaining permits to bookkeeping, visa support, and representation in courts.