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Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Kazakhstan

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

GRATA International has an impressive regional practice providing local law, regulatory and due diligence support to international financial institutions involved in high-value inbound project financing in Kazakhstan. The law firm is particularly active in the natural resources and banking sectors and has experience in advising international clients regarding M&A deals. GRATA International also remains a popular choice for private equity companies.

Strengths

GRATA are unique because they provide truly comprehensive support, covering every aspect of our needs without leaving any gaps.

GRATA ensure quick turnaround times and advice is provided in concise, user friendly form.

Work Highlights

GRATA advised HMS Bergbau on its USD700 million entry into Kazakhstan’s lithium sector, advising on the acquisition of four local lithium companies and establishment of a joint venture with local partners.

Notable practitioners

Marina Kahiani is a partner in Almaty who often advises on transactional matters, including financing as well as licensing acquisition for regulatory activities.
 

Marina is a highly experienced legal counsel who works in an exceptionally smooth and efficient manner.

 

Marina provides valuable advisory and great support when dealing with IP and tax matters.

 

Marina is very professional in her dealings, providing timely responses in a considered manner.

Shaimerden Chikanayev is a partner in Almaty. He is known for his work on asset acquisition and project finance matters and is regularly seen advising both domestic and multinational lenders.
 

Shaimerden is a customer-oriented partner.

Igor Lukin advises clients on global acquisitions, registration of transfer of shares as well as market entry. He also advises foreign companies on internal restructuring of their operations in Kazakhstan.
 

Igor has always ensured that any advice is easy to understand and provides practical solutions to our queries.

 

He is really good at solving problems in a practical way and highly skilled in communicating with international clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Marina Kahiani
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Shaimerden Chikanayev
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Igor Lukin
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