Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Kazakhstan
Band 2
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Provided by GRATA International
GRATA International's M&A and Corporate Law practice is one of the largest in the CIS. We have received awards from leading international rankings such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in advising on topical and problematic issues of corporate legislation in the countries where GRATA International is present.
The firm's portfolio includes over a hundred successful mergers and acquisitions, including landmark cross-border deals. Our M&A support includes a full range of services, from due diligence to registration of rights to acquired shares / shares and assets. We would especially like to note the strongest expertise of GRATA International on obtaining regulatory approvals required for M&A transactions.
Another key specialization of our lawyers is the creation of joint ventures with foreign participation: in this area we represent the interests of the largest corporations in the world.
Experience of GRATA International in the field of corporate governance deserves special attention. We successfully advise our Clients on protection of shareholders’ rights, structure and function of boards, accountability and liability of top managers and controlling shareholders, information disclosure, corporate governance in family owned business and SOEs, etc.
Chambers Review
GRATA International has an impressive regional practice providing local law, regulatory and due diligence support to international financial institutions involved in high-value inbound project financing in Kazakhstan. The law firm is particularly active in the natural resources and banking sectors and has experience in advising international clients regarding M&A deals. GRATA International also remains a popular choice for private equity companies. The team represents clients such as Mastercard and Qlik.
Work Highlights
- GRATA advised Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on various Kazakhstan legal matters in relation to the global acquisition of PwC's Global Mobility Tax and Immigration Services Business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have found that GRATA provide timely and concise advice on complex and sophisticated matters."
"We have found that GRATA provide timely and concise advice on complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Shaimerden Chikanayev is a partner in Almaty. He is known for his work on asset acquisition and project finance matters and is regularly seen advising both domestic and multinational lenders.
Igor Lukin advises clients on global acquisitions, registration of transfer of shares as well as market entry. He also advises foreign companies on internal restructuring of their operations in Kazakhstan.
"He is a very practical and solution-oriented lawyer and this is very valuable in a complex legislative environment."
Marina Kahiani is a partner in Almaty who often advises on transactional matters, including financing as well as licensing acquisition for regulatory activities.
"Marina is very helpful and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
GRATA International
Kazakhstan
Members
Provided by GRATA International
Ainura Takeyeva
Liya Akzhanova
Maxim Burak
Zaira Sarsenova
Industries
Provided by GRATA International
Banking & Finance
Construction & Infrastructure
Industry & Trade
Mining
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Transport