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Energy & Natural Resources - Kazakhstan
What the Team is Known For
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is renowned for its representation of state-owned enterprises in high-stakes international arbitrations. The firm has handled large scale disputes across sectors including in the areas of oil and gas, uranium mining, steel and infrastructure. The firm has successfully litigated complex cost recovery and investor-state treaty cases, including arbitrations involving sovereign treaty succession issues. The team is also adept at navigating international sanctions, corruption claims and public international law.
Strengths
Curtis has good expertise in the oil and gas sector.
Curtis offers excellent attention to detail and great responsiveness as well as deep knowledge of the region.
Work Highlights
Curtis represented Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Justice in a USD995 million UNCITRAL arbitration brought by a Canadian investor, defending the Republic against claims arising from a terminated gold mining contract and challenging treaty succession under the Canada–USSR investment treaty.
Notable practitioners
Askar Moukhitdinov is a key contact for clients.