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Dentons

Corporate & Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Kazakhstan


Dentons

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About

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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.

Clients (4)

  • EBRD
  • TAV Holding Airports
  • Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
  • Eximbank

Industries (8)

  • Financial services
  • Aviation
  • Energy and infrastructure
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Technology
  • Real Estate
  • Mining

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Kazakhstan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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 a diverse base of clients, including entities in the financial services, aviation and mining industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised the EBRD and Kazakhstan’s financial regulators on drafting a new Banking Law to stimulate competition, enhance FinTech, and improve corporate lending.

Strengths

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  • Dentons has the ability to quickly find solutions and promptly respond to non-standard situations.

    Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Dentons proved itself to be highly reliable, proactive and supportive.

    Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Abai Shaikenov
    Band 1Abai Shaikenov

    Abai Shaikenov

    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.
  • Band 3Vassiliy Zenov
    Band 3Vassiliy Zenov

    Vassiliy Zenov

    Vassiliy Zenov is a well-regarded partner in Almaty. He regularly assists clients with capital markets and syndicated financing matters.
    • Vassiliy always offers a prompt response with a precise understanding of the tasks set.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Vasily is always in touch and responds promptly and with attention to detail.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Gani Ashimkhan
    Band 4Gani Ashimkhan

    Gani Ashimkhan

    Gani Ashimkhan regularly assists international clients with M&A transactions and regulatory issues.

Ranked Individuals at Dentons (3)

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