Offices
Almaty
Samal Towers, 8th Floor97, Zholdasbekov Street
Almaty Samal-2, 050051
Kazakhstan
Tel: +7 727 330 05 00
Fax: +7 727 258 40 00
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Since opening in 1995, our Almaty office has advised on many of the largest and most strategic transactions in Kazakhstan and throughout Central Asia. Our clients are the world’s leading multinational companies, based in North America, Europe, the Middle East, China and Asia Pacific.
We have extensive experience advising clients on a wide range of issues, including natural resources, dispute resolution, cross-border financings, M&A transactions, construction projects, labor, real estate and maritime. We are the only international law firm in Almaty with a dedicated tax practice group, focusing on high-end tax structures and tax disputes, and collaborate closely with our CIS and global counterparts to ensure that our technical expertise is cutting edge — especially in legal areas vital to our clients.
Our specialized Uzbekistan Practice Group is based in our Almaty office and we have a full-time certified legal translation department. We are also the only law firm personally selected by the President of Kazakhstan to be a member of his prestigious Foreign Investors Council.
Through close collaboration with colleagues in our global network, we provide commercial and corporate advice on all aspects of investment throughout the CIS region.
Lawyers in our Banking & Finance advise lenders and borrowers on multinational syndicated loans, Eurobond offerings, ISDA, and custodial, subcustodial and financing leasing transactions. As a market leader in Mergers & Acquisitions in Central Asia, we advise clients on domestic and cross-border transactions.
Our Dispute Resolution lawyers represent clients in arbitration and litigation matters in Kazakhstan, as well as major arbitration proceedings in Stockholm, Paris and London. We provide guidance on a range of Employment issues, from drafting and terminating employment agreements to complex, confidential matters.
With one of the leading Environmental practices in the world, we advise on climate change regulations and the emissions trading markets. We also conduct due diligence for local and international manufacturing companies, advise clients on complying with Kazakhstani environmental laws, and represent them in regulatory compliance lawsuits.
Our lawyers help foreign companies enter the Kazakhstani oil and gas markets, conducting due diligence in industry acquisitions, negotiating petroleum contracts, and helping buy exploration and production rights from state and private operators. We also provide advice on tax, customs and currency matters involving the exploration, production, transport and marketing of oil and gas products.
Our lawyers receive training and career opportunities few other firms in Kazakhstan can match. These opportunities include international practice group meetings, European associate training sessions, scholarships and locally delivered training and coaching. We support our practitioners in taking advantage of these opportunities and investing in their career development.
