Energy & Natural Resources

GRATA International is a prominent regional law firm regularly providing local law support to international clients active in the oil and gas and mining industries in Kazakhstan. Construction projects, M&A mandates and joint ventures are all areas of experience, including subsoil issues. The legal practice frequently acts as local counsel to a range of domestic and international clients.

"They not only understand the interpretation of laws but also how they are applied in practice by government authorities. This team is focused on delivering results, not just providing legal services."

"GRATA presents an ability to comprehensively deal with different issues within relevant tasks, which requires a complex and thorough approach."

GRATA represented Sinopec Engineering Group in the divestiture of its business in Kazakhstan.

Almat Daumov heads the firm's natural resources team and is known for his expertise in the subsoil area. He works with a range of major international clients in the sector and his experience spans M&A, dispute resolution and tax. "Almat is a well-known natural resources specialist in Kazakhstan." "Almat effectively solves problems, finds a compromise and helps to prevent the escalation of disputes."

Baizhan Bekzhanov has extensive experience advising clients on corporate work in the mining and oil sectors, including acquisitions and licensing work. "Baizhan is a brilliant lawyer who is able to arrange effective legal support of complex transactions." "Mr Bekzhanov presents professionalism, competency and a client-oriented approach in the course of work."