Farhod Sharipov is a foreign associate for GST LLP’s International Arbitration Group. He specializes in international arbitration and litigation, with a focus on disputes in Central Asia.

Prior to joining GST LLP, he worked in the International Department of Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, where he drafted, reviewed, and negotiated intergovernmental memoranda and legal opinions on State guarantee and investment projects on behalf of the Uzbek government. Mr. Sharipov also has experience working in the President’s Administration and Security Council of Uzbekistan, where he focused on preparing analytical reports on policy and defense of Central Asian and CIS member countries.

Mr. Sharipov’s focus is not limited to International arbitration only, as he has experience in international project financing, drafting analysis for investors, and legal review of agreements obtained in an Uzbek law firm. His dual training and experience in civil and common law jurisdictions allow him to understand the differences between various legal systems and structure advice accordingly.

Mr. Sharipov graduated LL.M. in International Arbitration from the University of Miami Law School in 2019. He holds J.D./LL.M. from the Tashkent State University of Law. He is fluent in Uzbek, Russian, Japanese, and English.