Distinguished by the strength of its dispute resolution practice, Koan Lorenz continues to be actively involved in a number of high-profile international arbitration cases and multimillion-dollar disputes. In addition, the team is well positioned to advise on many aspects of business law, including labour, antitrust and banking. Its wide-ranging client base comprises multiple major mining companies, a number of NGOs and several entities in the aviation industry. The team is described by one source as a successful “blend of experience and enthusiasm,” whose “main strengths are its high level of intellect, excellent technical ability, universally good multilingualism and superb team spirit, which ensures great support for clients.”

The “leading force” in the Bishkek office is the managing partner, Niyazbek Aldashev. He has a highly impressive reputation in international arbitration and dispute resolution, as evidenced by his performance at a recent arbitration hearing which was described as“nothing short of a Herculean effort.” Aldashev is also an expert on mining law, M&A and project finance. Clients admire his “good management skills, great knowledge of the legal environment and quick mind that can traverse a number of issues.”