Corporate & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Kazakhstan
Band 1
About
Provided by Dentons
Dentons’ Banking and Finance team in Kazakhstan operates at the industry’s forefront, working with innovative finance products across the country and abroad. We have been very strong in advising local and international financial institutions and large corporations on the following types of deals:
- syndicated financing,
- restructuring,
- acquisition finance,
- asset finance,
- aviation finance,
- ship and marine finance,
- capital markets,
- derivatives and structured finance,
- Islamic finance,
- trade and commodity finance,
- securitization,
- equipment leasing,
- financial institutions regulation,
- PPP,
- project finance, and
- FinTech.
Our truly unique experience gained from working on complex cross-border financing transactions is complemented with our deep knowledge of the industry specific legal, regulatory, policy and business issues and requirements. We also have the experience in the development of legislative frameworks in the financial sector of Kazakhstan economy.
Our Corporate and M&A team is one of the undisputed leaders in this area in Kazakhstan. Each year we are involved in some of the most prominent transactions, including in the areas of:
- Acquisition Finance,
- Competition and Antitrust,
- Joint Ventures,
- Leveraged Buy-Outs and Management Buy-Outs,
- Merger Control Review,
- Regulated Industries,
- Takeovers and Tender Offers, and
- Taxation in Mergers and Acquisitions.
Chambers Review
Dentons is a market-leading law firm in Kazakhstan, providing support to various local financial institutions and clients in the aviation space. The team also acts on corporate structuring and transactional mandates, as well as high-value syndicated financing matters and capital markets deals. Dentons serves clients in industries such as banking with notable examples including National Bank of Kazakhstan and Bank of China Group.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised Bank of China on the USD380 million restructuring of facilities made available to Maten Petroleum.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their lawyers go the extra mile for the client."
"Their lawyers go the extra mile for the client."
Notable Practitioners
Abai Shaikenov is a partner in Almaty. He is well regarded for his market-leading expertise on a wide range of financing matters. He regularly acts for international financial institutions, advising on regulatory issues, notes issuances and capital markets mandates.
"Abai is well known by the market as someone who thinks for the client, is ready to provide worthy advice and offers an exceptional level of responsiveness."
"Abai is a very astute and commercially aware lawyer."
Gani Ashimkhan regularly assists international clients with M&A transactions and regulatory issues.
"Gani is very sharp and client-friendly."
Vassiliy Zenov is a well-regarded partner in Almaty. He regularly assists clients with capital markets and syndicated financing matters.
"Vassiliy is an exceptional lawyer with outstanding market awareness, responsiveness and an ability to provide deep and tailored advice."
"He is a pure professional. It is a pleasure to work with him each time."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons
Kazakhstan
Members
Provided by Dentons
Aida Tleulina
Alexandra Fasakhova
Dameli Karakulova
Dilbar Kassymova
Ivan Ivanov
Olga Uriupinskaia
Head of Department
Yury Reynkhimmel
Clients
Provided by Dentons
Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
EBRD
Eximbank
TAV Holding Airports
Industries
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Aviation
Energy and infrastructure
Financial services
Manufacturing
Mining
Real Estate
Technology
Transportation