Experience

  • Advised Tsesnabank JSC’s shareholders on the sale of the bank’s shares to First Heartland Securities in 2019
  • Advised NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in relation to the sale of the subsoil use right to explore gold and copper ore in Central Kazakhstan to a Turkish investor in 2018
  • Advised Mr. Baiseitov and Bank CenterCredit JSC on the acquisition of common and preference shares of Bank CenterCredit JSC from Tsesnabank Group in 2018
  • Advised Mr. Rakishev on the sale of shares of Kazkommertsbank JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2017
  • Advised Central Asia Metals plc on the acquisition of interest in the Shuak copper exploration property in 2016
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the sale of interest in Orion Minerals LLP (Komarovskoye gold field) to Polymetal International PLC in 2016
  • Advised individual shareholders on the sale of a 75% stake in North Caspian Petroleum JSC to a Chinese investor in 2015
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the acquisition of a polymetallic mining company in Central Kazakhstan in 2015
  • Advised a confidential client on the proposed acquisition of shares in two power grid companies in 2015 (transaction cancelled)
  • Advised HSBC on the sale of HSBC Bank Kazakhstan JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2014
  • Advised an individual shareholder on the sale of 100% interest in Buzachi Neft LLP to a Malaysian investor in 2014
  • Advised Verny Investment Holding on the acquisition of controlling stakes in Alliance Bank JSC and Temirbank JSC in 2014
  • Establishing of Al Hilal Islamic Bank JSC, the first Islamic bank in Kazakhstan (counsel to the parent Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi, UAE) in 2010
  • Members of the working group on the development of the concept and the text of the new Environmental Code advising the Environmental Regulation and Control Committee and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2018-2019
  • Members of the working group on the development of legislative amendments in relation to venture financing in 2018
  • Advised the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Subsoil and Subsoil Use Code and related by-laws in 2013-2018
  • Reviewing the regulatory regime of the Western Australia and reforms in Kazakhstan’s mining industry for the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (legal reform in mining industry) in 2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority on the development of the AIFC Participants Registration Rules in 2016-2017
  • Advised the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the development of the Constitutional Law “On the Astana International Financial Centre” in 2015
  • Advised The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” on the development of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Law and various regulations in the sphere of PPP in 2015
  • Involvement in the development of the Business Code under the auspices of Kazenergy Association and The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2014
  • Advised an international consortium on the project for construction and operation of the Big Almaty Ring Road (BAKAD), a toll road, in 2015-2018
  • Advised Alsim Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri ve Ticaret A. Ş. with respect to regulatory aspects of a water treatment and sewage systems construction project in Astana in 2016
  • Advised an international infrastructure fund on the project for construction of fiber-optic network to provide internet access in the rural areas of Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised ALS Limited on establishing a joint venture with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2018
  • Advised Heidelberg Cement on the conversion of debt to equity of a Kazakhstan subsidiary in 2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority JSC on establishing of Astana International Exchange (AIX) in 2016
  • Advised Central Asia Metals PLC on corporate restructuring in 2014
  • Advised Iluka Resources on establishing a joint geological company with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2014
  • Advised Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC, an independent upstream oil & gas company, on the asset holding restructuring preceding listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2013 and a further corporate restructuring in 2015-2016
  • Advised Kazzinc and Glencore on establishing a joint venture with NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in 2013
  • Advised a confidential client on a trust management contract (with an acquisition option) of a woodworking plant in Central Kazakhstan in 2018
  • Drafting contracts (engineering, design, equipment supply, technical maintenance and other) for Eurasian Group LLP, in 2018
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on construction and project management contracts in relation to a concentration plant development project in Central Kazakhstan in 2018
  • Advised Al Falah, an investment company, on a design and field supervision contract with respect to development of a property in Astana in 2017
  • Advised TNC Kazchrome JSC on a construction contract for a unique deep shaft (over 1,000 m), including drafting and negotiating the contract and advising on procurement issues in 2017
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on an EPCM (engineering, procurement and project management services) contract for a plant construction project in Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised SKODA on a framework contract leading to the conclusion of EPC contracts for CHPP modernization and construction projects in 2015
  • Advised a confidential investment fund on a wide range of Kazakhstan law matters with respect to a project for LTE infrastructure development in Kazakhstan in 2014
  • Members of the working group on the development of the concept and the text of the new Environmental Code, advising the Environmental Regulation and Control Committee and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2018-2019
  • Advised NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in relation to the sale of the subsoil use right to explore gold and copper ore in Central Kazakhstan to a Turkish investor in 2018
  • Analysis of the efficiency of Kazakhstan and foreign procurement regulations and experience in the mining sector in the interests of a major production company in 2018
  • Advised ALS Limited on establishing a joint venture with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2018
  • Advised the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Subsoil and Subsoil Use Code and related by-laws in 2013-2018, including amendments thereto in 2019
  • Advised the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Subsoil and Subsoil Use Code and related by-laws in 2013-2018
  • Reviewing the regulatory regime of the Western Australia and reforms in Kazakhstan’s mining industry for the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (legal reform in mining industry) in 2017
  • Advised Central Asia Metals plc on the acquisition of interest in the Shuak copper exploration property in 2016
  • Advised Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC, an independent upstream oil & gas company, on the asset holding restructuring preceding listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2013 and a further corporate restructuring in 2015-2016
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the sale of interest in Orion Minerals LLP (Komarovskoye gold field) to Polymetal International PLC in 2016
  • Advised individual shareholders on the sale of a 75% stake in North Caspian Petroleum JSC to a Chinese investor in 2015
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the acquisition of a polymetallic mining company in Central Kazakhstan in 2015
  • Advised a confidential client on the proposed acquisition of shares in two power grid companies in 2015 (transaction cancelled)
  • Advised an individual shareholder on the sale of 100% interest in Buzachi Neft LLP to a Malaysian investor in 2014
  • Advised Iluka Resources on establishing a joint geological company with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2014
  • Advised Central Asia Metals PLC on corporate restructuring in 2014
  • Advised Kazzinc and Glencore on establishing a joint venture with NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in 2013
     
  • Advised Tsesnabank JSC’s shareholders on the sale of the bank’s shares to First Heartland Securities in 2019
  • Advised Mr. Baiseitov and Bank CenterCredit JSC on the acquisition of common and preference shares of Bank CenterCredit JSC from Tsesnabank Group in 2018
  • Members of the working group on the development of legislative amendments in relation to venture financing in 2018
  • Advised Mr. Rakishev on the sale of shares of Kazkommertsbank JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2017
  • Advised Heidelberg Cement on the conversion of debt to equity of a Kazakhstan subsidiary in 2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority on the development of the AIFC Participants Registration Rules in 2016-2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority JSC on establishing of Astana International Exchange (AIX) in 2016
  • Advised the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the development of the Constitutional Law “On the Astana International Financial Centre” in 2015
  • Advised HSBC on the sale of HSBC Bank Kazakhstan JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2014
  • Advised Verny Investment Holding on the acquisition of controlling stakes in Alliance Bank JSC and Temirbank JSC in 2014
  • Establishing of Al Hilal Islamic Bank JSC, the first Islamic bank in Kazakhstan (counsel to the parent Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi, UAE) in 2010
  • Drafting contracts (engineering, design, equipment supply, technical maintenance and other) for Eurasian Group LLP, in 2018
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on construction and project management contracts in relation to a concentration plant development project in Central Kazakhstan in 2018
  • Advised an international consortium on the project for construction and operation of the Big Almaty Ring Road (BAKAD), a toll road, in 2015-2018
  • Advised an international infrastructure fund on the project for construction of fiber-optic network to provide internet access in the rural areas of Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised TNC Kazchrome JSC on a construction contract for a unique deep shaft (over 1,000 m), including drafting and negotiating the contract and advising on procurement issues in 2017
  • Advised Al Falah, an investment company, on a design and field supervision contract with respect to development of a property in Astana in 2017
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on an EPCM (engineering, procurement and project management services) contract for a plant construction project in Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised Alsim Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri ve Ticaret A. Ş. with respect to regulatory aspects of a water treatment and sewage systems construction project in Astana in 2016
  • Advised the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” on the development of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Law and various regulations in the sphere of PPP in 2015
  • Advised SKODA on a framework contract leading to the conclusion of EPC contracts for CHPP modernization and construction projects in 2015
  • Advised a confidential investment fund on a wide range of Kazakhstan law matters with respect to a project for LTE infrastructure development in Kazakhstan in 2014
  • Assisted major media company in the law suit on copyrights issues in 2016-2018. KZT 7,9 billion awarded
  • Assisted a major oil and gas company in the law suit fiscal authorities regarding imposition of administrative responsibility in 2018. As a result, KZT 300 million were successfully saved
  • Assisted a major FMCG company in the arbitral procedures against the client’s contractor in 2018
  • Assisted a major medical equipment supplier in the labor law suit in 2017
  • Assisted a major consulting company in the law suit on the government procurement issues in 2017
  • Assisted a major international service company in prejudicial settlement of the potential dispute with the client’s contractor in 2016-2017
  • Assisted three major oil and gas companies in the law suit against the tax administration’s actions in 2013-2015. As a result, the clients’ claims were partially satisfied (approximately 70%). The total VAT ruled for refund upon judicial proceedings amounted to KZT 1 billion
  • Assisted a national transportation company in the law suit against the tax administration’s actions in 2014-2016. As a result, VAT ruled for refund amounted to KZT 15,7 billion
  • Assisted an international energy and construction company in the law suit against the tax administration’s actions in 2014. As a result, the assessed amount of taxes (CIT) was successfully reduced to KZT 225 million
  • Involvement in the development of the Business Code under the auspices of Kazenergy Association and The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2014
  • Advised a confidential client on a trust management contract (with an acquisition option) of a woodworking plant in Central Kazakhstan in 2018

Description of the Firm’s experience represents selected experience of our professionals gained by them during their career, including in other law firms.

Practice
  • Advised Tsesnabank JSC’s shareholders on the sale of the bank’s shares to First Heartland Securities in 2019
  • Advised NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in relation to the sale of the subsoil use right to explore gold and copper ore in Central Kazakhstan to a Turkish investor in 2018
  • Advised Mr. Baiseitov and Bank CenterCredit JSC on the acquisition of common and preference shares of Bank CenterCredit JSC from Tsesnabank Group in 2018
  • Advised Mr. Rakishev on the sale of shares of Kazkommertsbank JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2017
  • Advised Central Asia Metals plc on the acquisition of interest in the Shuak copper exploration property in 2016
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the sale of interest in Orion Minerals LLP (Komarovskoye gold field) to Polymetal International PLC in 2016
  • Advised individual shareholders on the sale of a 75% stake in North Caspian Petroleum JSC to a Chinese investor in 2015
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the acquisition of a polymetallic mining company in Central Kazakhstan in 2015
  • Advised a confidential client on the proposed acquisition of shares in two power grid companies in 2015 (transaction cancelled)
  • Advised HSBC on the sale of HSBC Bank Kazakhstan JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2014
  • Advised an individual shareholder on the sale of 100% interest in Buzachi Neft LLP to a Malaysian investor in 2014
  • Advised Verny Investment Holding on the acquisition of controlling stakes in Alliance Bank JSC and Temirbank JSC in 2014
  • Establishing of Al Hilal Islamic Bank JSC, the first Islamic bank in Kazakhstan (counsel to the parent Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi, UAE) in 2010
  • Members of the working group on the development of the concept and the text of the new Environmental Code advising the Environmental Regulation and Control Committee and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2018-2019
  • Members of the working group on the development of legislative amendments in relation to venture financing in 2018
  • Advised the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Subsoil and Subsoil Use Code and related by-laws in 2013-2018
  • Reviewing the regulatory regime of the Western Australia and reforms in Kazakhstan’s mining industry for the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (legal reform in mining industry) in 2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority on the development of the AIFC Participants Registration Rules in 2016-2017
  • Advised the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the development of the Constitutional Law “On the Astana International Financial Centre” in 2015
  • Advised The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” on the development of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Law and various regulations in the sphere of PPP in 2015
  • Involvement in the development of the Business Code under the auspices of Kazenergy Association and The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2014
  • Advised an international consortium on the project for construction and operation of the Big Almaty Ring Road (BAKAD), a toll road, in 2015-2018
  • Advised Alsim Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri ve Ticaret A. Ş. with respect to regulatory aspects of a water treatment and sewage systems construction project in Astana in 2016
  • Advised an international infrastructure fund on the project for construction of fiber-optic network to provide internet access in the rural areas of Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised ALS Limited on establishing a joint venture with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2018
  • Advised Heidelberg Cement on the conversion of debt to equity of a Kazakhstan subsidiary in 2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority JSC on establishing of Astana International Exchange (AIX) in 2016
  • Advised Central Asia Metals PLC on corporate restructuring in 2014
  • Advised Iluka Resources on establishing a joint geological company with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2014
  • Advised Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC, an independent upstream oil & gas company, on the asset holding restructuring preceding listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2013 and a further corporate restructuring in 2015-2016
  • Advised Kazzinc and Glencore on establishing a joint venture with NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in 2013
  • Advised a confidential client on a trust management contract (with an acquisition option) of a woodworking plant in Central Kazakhstan in 2018
  • Drafting contracts (engineering, design, equipment supply, technical maintenance and other) for Eurasian Group LLP, in 2018
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on construction and project management contracts in relation to a concentration plant development project in Central Kazakhstan in 2018
  • Advised Al Falah, an investment company, on a design and field supervision contract with respect to development of a property in Astana in 2017
  • Advised TNC Kazchrome JSC on a construction contract for a unique deep shaft (over 1,000 m), including drafting and negotiating the contract and advising on procurement issues in 2017
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on an EPCM (engineering, procurement and project management services) contract for a plant construction project in Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised SKODA on a framework contract leading to the conclusion of EPC contracts for CHPP modernization and construction projects in 2015
  • Advised a confidential investment fund on a wide range of Kazakhstan law matters with respect to a project for LTE infrastructure development in Kazakhstan in 2014
Market sector
  • Members of the working group on the development of the concept and the text of the new Environmental Code, advising the Environmental Regulation and Control Committee and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2018-2019
  • Advised NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in relation to the sale of the subsoil use right to explore gold and copper ore in Central Kazakhstan to a Turkish investor in 2018
  • Analysis of the efficiency of Kazakhstan and foreign procurement regulations and experience in the mining sector in the interests of a major production company in 2018
  • Advised ALS Limited on establishing a joint venture with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2018
  • Advised the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Subsoil and Subsoil Use Code and related by-laws in 2013-2018, including amendments thereto in 2019
  • Advised the Ministry for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the development of the Subsoil and Subsoil Use Code and related by-laws in 2013-2018
  • Reviewing the regulatory regime of the Western Australia and reforms in Kazakhstan’s mining industry for the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (legal reform in mining industry) in 2017
  • Advised Central Asia Metals plc on the acquisition of interest in the Shuak copper exploration property in 2016
  • Advised Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC, an independent upstream oil & gas company, on the asset holding restructuring preceding listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2013 and a further corporate restructuring in 2015-2016
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the sale of interest in Orion Minerals LLP (Komarovskoye gold field) to Polymetal International PLC in 2016
  • Advised individual shareholders on the sale of a 75% stake in North Caspian Petroleum JSC to a Chinese investor in 2015
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on the acquisition of a polymetallic mining company in Central Kazakhstan in 2015
  • Advised a confidential client on the proposed acquisition of shares in two power grid companies in 2015 (transaction cancelled)
  • Advised an individual shareholder on the sale of 100% interest in Buzachi Neft LLP to a Malaysian investor in 2014
  • Advised Iluka Resources on establishing a joint geological company with National Exploration Company Kazgeology JSC in 2014
  • Advised Central Asia Metals PLC on corporate restructuring in 2014
  • Advised Kazzinc and Glencore on establishing a joint venture with NMC Tau-Ken Samruk JSC in 2013
     
  • Advised Tsesnabank JSC’s shareholders on the sale of the bank’s shares to First Heartland Securities in 2019
  • Advised Mr. Baiseitov and Bank CenterCredit JSC on the acquisition of common and preference shares of Bank CenterCredit JSC from Tsesnabank Group in 2018
  • Members of the working group on the development of legislative amendments in relation to venture financing in 2018
  • Advised Mr. Rakishev on the sale of shares of Kazkommertsbank JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2017
  • Advised Heidelberg Cement on the conversion of debt to equity of a Kazakhstan subsidiary in 2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority on the development of the AIFC Participants Registration Rules in 2016-2017
  • Advised AIFC Authority JSC on establishing of Astana International Exchange (AIX) in 2016
  • Advised the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the development of the Constitutional Law “On the Astana International Financial Centre” in 2015
  • Advised HSBC on the sale of HSBC Bank Kazakhstan JSC to Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC in 2014
  • Advised Verny Investment Holding on the acquisition of controlling stakes in Alliance Bank JSC and Temirbank JSC in 2014
  • Establishing of Al Hilal Islamic Bank JSC, the first Islamic bank in Kazakhstan (counsel to the parent Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi, UAE) in 2010
  • Drafting contracts (engineering, design, equipment supply, technical maintenance and other) for Eurasian Group LLP, in 2018
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on construction and project management contracts in relation to a concentration plant development project in Central Kazakhstan in 2018
  • Advised an international consortium on the project for construction and operation of the Big Almaty Ring Road (BAKAD), a toll road, in 2015-2018
  • Advised an international infrastructure fund on the project for construction of fiber-optic network to provide internet access in the rural areas of Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised TNC Kazchrome JSC on a construction contract for a unique deep shaft (over 1,000 m), including drafting and negotiating the contract and advising on procurement issues in 2017
  • Advised Al Falah, an investment company, on a design and field supervision contract with respect to development of a property in Astana in 2017
  • Advised Kazzinc LLP on an EPCM (engineering, procurement and project management services) contract for a plant construction project in Kazakhstan in 2017
  • Advised Alsim Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri ve Ticaret A. Ş. with respect to regulatory aspects of a water treatment and sewage systems construction project in Astana in 2016
  • Advised the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” on the development of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Law and various regulations in the sphere of PPP in 2015
  • Advised SKODA on a framework contract leading to the conclusion of EPC contracts for CHPP modernization and construction projects in 2015
  • Advised a confidential investment fund on a wide range of Kazakhstan law matters with respect to a project for LTE infrastructure development in Kazakhstan in 2014
  • Assisted major media company in the law suit on copyrights issues in 2016-2018. KZT 7,9 billion awarded
  • Assisted a major oil and gas company in the law suit fiscal authorities regarding imposition of administrative responsibility in 2018. As a result, KZT 300 million were successfully saved
  • Assisted a major FMCG company in the arbitral procedures against the client’s contractor in 2018
  • Assisted a major medical equipment supplier in the labor law suit in 2017
  • Assisted a major consulting company in the law suit on the government procurement issues in 2017
  • Assisted a major international service company in prejudicial settlement of the potential dispute with the client’s contractor in 2016-2017
  • Assisted three major oil and gas companies in the law suit against the tax administration’s actions in 2013-2015. As a result, the clients’ claims were partially satisfied (approximately 70%). The total VAT ruled for refund upon judicial proceedings amounted to KZT 1 billion
  • Assisted a national transportation company in the law suit against the tax administration’s actions in 2014-2016. As a result, VAT ruled for refund amounted to KZT 15,7 billion
  • Assisted an international energy and construction company in the law suit against the tax administration’s actions in 2014. As a result, the assessed amount of taxes (CIT) was successfully reduced to KZT 225 million
  • Involvement in the development of the Business Code under the auspices of Kazenergy Association and The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan “Atameken” in 2014
  • Advised a confidential client on a trust management contract (with an acquisition option) of a woodworking plant in Central Kazakhstan in 2018