Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Kazakhstan
Band 4
About
Provided by Aequitas Law Firm
The firm's practice in the energy sphere dates back to the first days of the firm's activities – AEQUITAS advised major foreign investors on the issues of applying the European Energy Charter and the Treaty thereto in Kazakhstan in connection with entering into the first contracts for raw hydrocarbons with Kazakhstan. The firm actively represented investors in negotiations with a view to enter into the coal and uranium contracts, and participated in projects involving privatization of the energy sector, including privatization of a network of thermal power stations and the largest oil refinery. AEQUITAS lawyers were involved to draft regulatory legal acts in the energy sphere, including one of the laws on electrical energy.
To date, AEQUITAS is actively advising clients on the use of renewable energy sources, petroleum products sale business restructuring and various M&A projects in the sphere of energy and energy resources. The firm's lawyers actively participate in different local and international forums and conferences dedicated to the issues of energy and energy resources.
AEQUITAS is particularly proud of its subsoil use practice (oil and gas and solid minerals). The firm’s clients are the world’s largest mining and processing companies. AEQUITAS has accrued huge practical and theoretical expertise in any matters of both current and already abolished or drastically amended Kazakh legislation relating, directly or indirectly, to natural resources.
Chambers Review
Aequitas Law Firm is an established domestic legal practice in Kazakhstan, well versed in subsoil-related regulatory issues. The legal practice also advises international and domestic corporates on regulatory, corporate structuring and transactional mandates. Additionally, the law firm assists with construction projects. Aequitas is often chosen by foreign investment companies on cross-border mandates, where the firm provides valuable due diligence.
Work Highlights
- Aequitas Law Firm assisted East Star Resources with its acquisition of Discovery Ventures Kazakhstan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Aequitas demonstrates a keen understanding of business needsand an ability to provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with commercial objectives."
"Aequitas's service level is commendably thorough, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities in the energy sector, coupled with proactive and efficient responsiveness to client needs."
"Aequitas demonstrates a keen understanding of business needsand an ability to provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with commercial objectives."
"Aequitas's service level is commendably thorough, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities in the energy sector, coupled with proactive and efficient responsiveness to client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Olga Chentsova is based in Almaty and is the managing partner at Aequitas Legal. She has a significant amount of experience in advising on matters related to oil and gas.
"Olga exhibits exceptional legal acumen, coupled with a client-centric approach that ensures tailored and effective representation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Aequitas Law Firm
Kazakhstan
Members
Provided by Aequitas Law Firm
Alexandr Chumachenko
Dianna Ten
Yekaterina Khamidullina
Head of Department
Zhandaulet Sholanov