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Aequitas Law Firm

Corporate & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Kazakhstan


Aequitas Law Firm

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Provided by Aequitas Law Firm

AEQUITAS Сorporate & Finance practice dates back as long as the history of the firm itself. The firm has developed and successfully tested in practice the provisions of internal corporate documents helping to resolve dead-end situations and overcome legislative gaps in the field of corporate relations. AEQUITAS lawyers are advising clients on their day-to-day operating matters and providing all-round legal support in large transactions.

Certain firm’s corporate projects may be called unique. AEQUITAS has acquired and treasures invaluable experience of legal support to leading local companies coming to list on the London Stock Exchange and Kazakhstan Stock Exchange.

The firm’s partners and associates advise clients in connection with different local business financing transactions, security transactions accompanying bank loans and other financings for acquisition in assets, shares and commodities, and derivative transactions.

Apart from rendering legal support in banking borrowings, AEQUITAS is also advising clients on local regulation over transactions with securities and activities of securities market participants, including issuers managing investment portfolios, brokers, and dealers.

In addition to the above, our company is actively involved in advising clients whose activities are related to turnover of cryptocurrency in Kazakhstan. As a part of digitalization, this industry is of particular importance for the financial practice of lawyers.

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Kazakhstan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Aequitas Law Firm has a notable domestic legal practice in Kazakhstan, assisting international clients with local law issues affecting cross-border mandates as well as representing domestic clients in local projects. The law firm is experienced in project financing, construction, corporate and financial restructurings, and M&A projects. Aequitas Law Firm's domestic market position makes it a popular choice for many international law firms seeking local law advice in Kazakhstan.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • AEQUITAS advised MMC Kaz on a range of legal work, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, antitrust and advertising law issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Aequitas provides rigorous and professional advice in a short time.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The firm has knowledge of the intricacies of M&A transactions and is customer focused.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Yelena Manayenko
    Band 4Yelena Manayenko

    Yelena Manayenko

    Yelena Manayenko heads the firm's M&A practice. She advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions and related due diligence work.

Ranked Individuals at Aequitas Law Firm (1)

Kazakhstan

Members

Provided by Aequitas Law Firm

  • Kirill Greshnikov

  • Tair Kulteleev

  • Zhandaulet Sholanov

  • Almagul Agadil

  • Yekaterina Khamidullina

  • Yelena Manayenko

    Head of Department

    View profile of Yelena Manayenko
  • Alexandr Chumachenko

  • Yuliya Chumachenko

  • Larissa Yemelyanova

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