GRATA International
Global Guide 2024
GRATA International
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Firm Details
>22 countries of presence
>32 years of experience
>220 professionals
>18 practice areas
14 500 + clients
37 300 + projects
Firm Overview
GRATA International is a dynamically developing international law firm which provides services for projects in the countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Full coverage of the entire region with network of offices, highly qualified team of professionals suited for cross-border projects. Firm's reputation and expertise are confirmed by testimonials from transnational clients and leading international ratings. A wide network of office operating under one system and platform delivers great convenience for our clients. Any office can act as a "one-stop-shop" for its clients and provide them with access to services in other cities and countries.
Main Areas of Practice
Clients have access to quality legal services in 8 industries and 18 practice areas.
Industry Sectors:
■ Banking & Finance
■ Construction & Infrastructure
■ Industry & Trade
■ Oil & Gas
■ Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
■ Mining
■ Technology, Media & Telecommunications
■ Transport
Practice Areas:
■ Antitrust and Competition
■ Сommercial Contracts
■ Corporate and M&A
■ Data Protection & Privacy
■ Dispute Resolution
■ Employment
■ Environment
■ Finance and Securities
■ Intellectual Property
■ International Trade, Customs & WTO
■ Licences and Permits
■ Project Finance & Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
■ Real Estate
■ Restructuring & Insolvency
■ Subsoil Use
■ Tax
■ Islamic Finance
■ The Acting Law of the AIFC
Ranked Offices
Provided by GRATA International
- Baku43, Samad Vurgun street, World Business Center, 17th floor, Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ1014View ranked office
- Dushanbe24a Ayni Str., Business Center, Office 303, 3rd floor, Dushanbe, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 734012View ranked office
- Tashkent51-А, Sadyk Azimov street Mirzo-Ulugbek district , Tashkent, Tashkent Province, Uzbekistan, 100000View ranked office
GRATA International rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
169 items provided by GRATA International
Protecting Your Investment in a Digital Age of Moldova
In the digital age, securing investments against the backdrop of rapid technological advancements and cybersecurity threats has become a paramount concern for nations worldwide.
Moldova's Renewable Energy Landscape: Trends and Developments
The Republic of Moldova has a vast potential for renewable energy - one of the largest in the region, being ready to play an important role in addressing energy challenges both nationally and internationally.
Moldova Welcomes Immigrants: Navigating Temporary Visa Requirements
Moldova is extending a warm welcome to immigrants, though entry generally requires a visa. Certain nationals, especially Europeans, enjoy exceptions and may enter without a visa under specific conditions.
Moldova's Renewable Energy Landscape: Trends and Developments
The Republic of Moldova has a vast potential for renewable energy - one of the largest in the region, being ready to play an important role in addressing energy challenges both nationally and internationally.
Protecting Your Investment in a Digital Age of Moldova
In the digital age, securing investments against the backdrop of rapid technological advancements and cybersecurity threats has become a paramount concern for nations worldwide.
Protecting Your Investment in a Digital Age of Moldova
In the digital age, securing investments against the backdrop of rapid technological advancements and cybersecurity threats has become a paramount concern for nations worldwide.
Moldova Welcomes Immigrants: Navigating Temporary Visa Requirements
Moldova is extending a warm welcome to immigrants, though entry generally requires a visa. Certain nationals, especially Europeans, enjoy exceptions and may enter without a visa under specific conditions.
Moldova Implements Key Legislative Changes Affecting Parents' Work and Private Life
In a significant move to align with European standards, Moldova has amended various laws concerning the professional and private lives of parents. This legislation brings Moldova into compliance with directives from the European Parliament and the Council, specifically Directive 2003/88/EC regarding
Conflicts between JV shareholders. Kazakhstani corporate law review.
It is well known that business in Kazakhstan is operated via joint ventures (JV) that are created, mainly, in a form of limited liability partnership by two or more companies.
The freedom of expression versus the right to privacy - considerations
As an essential attribute of democracy, freedom of expression is legitimised through a range of both national and international instruments.
Conflicts between JV shareholders. Kazakhstani corporate law review.
It is well known that business in Kazakhstan is operated via joint ventures (JV) that are created, mainly, in a form of limited liability partnership by two or more companies.
Review of amendments to the legislation on the application of the Special Tax Regime of Retail Tax
In order to implement the Address of the Head of State dated September 1, 2023 "The Economic Course of Just Kazakhstan," the list of types of activities permitted for the application of the special tax regime for retail tax has been expanded.
Changes to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2024
On 13 December 2023 a number of amendments was introduced to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 25 December, 2017 No. 120-VI ‘On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget (Tax Code)’ (the ‘Tax Code’) . Below you may find the most significant of these amendments.
Universal reporting in Kazakhstan: third stage
Starting from January 1, 2024 the third stage of universal declaration started in Kazakhstan. Below you may find information on who and how is obliged to submit declarations in this regard.
GRATA International secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023
We are thrilled to share that GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023, the prestigious guide to world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
GRATA International secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023
We are thrilled to share that GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023, the prestigious guide to world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
Shaimerden Chikanayev published new article on the globalization of PPP contracts.
Shaimerden Chikanayev published his article "The Theoretical Framework for International and Regional Unification and Harmonisation of the Public-Private Partnership Legislation Through Model Laws" in the European Yearbook of International Economic Law 2023.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Launching a Biometric Authentication Service in Moldova
. In this article, we delve into the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding the introduction of a Biometric Authentication Service in the Republic of Moldova.
Universal declaration in Kazakhstan
Since 2021, Kazakhstan has launched the universal declaration of income as part of the implementation of the Plan of the Nation - 100 concrete steps in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Proposed Amendments to the Law on Information Technology Parks in Moldova
Proposed Amendments to the Law on Information Technology Parks in Moldova
Interview with Liya Akzhanova, Partner of GRATA International in the framework of the project "Succe
The Legal Practice in Central Asia held an interview with Liya Akzhanova, Partner of GRATA International Kazakhstan in Astana within the framework of the project: "Successful Partnership in Law Firm".
Tax control and appealing its results in the GRATA International countries
Tax control and appealing its results in the GRATA International countries: Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Russia
Tax control in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Tax control in the Republic of Kazakhstan
GRATA Beijing provided a legal support for the exclusive distribution deal of a Chinese electric car
GRATA Beijing provided a legal support for the exclusive distribution deal of a premium Chinese electric car brand ZEEKR in Kazakhstan
Re-domicile to the territory of the AIFC
Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in the interest of foreign investors in the Astana International Financial Centre (“AIFC”). In addition to registering new companies, there is also a growing demand for the re-domicile of companies from foreign jurisdictions to the territory
GRATA International has successfully accompanied the re-domicile of a conglomerate to the AIFC
The Lawyers of GRATA International have successfully accompanied the re-domicile of one of the largest mining conglomerates in the world to the AIFC.
Actual issues of labour migration in the GRATA International countries
Actual issues of labour migration in the GRATA International countries: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, China
Features and legal regulation of franchising in GRATA International countries
Features and legal regulation of franchising in GRATA International countries: Armenia, Belarus, Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan
Protecting Your Investment in a Digital Age of Moldova
In the digital age, securing investments against the backdrop of rapid technological advancements and cybersecurity threats has become a paramount concern for nations worldwide.
Moldova's Renewable Energy Landscape: Trends and Developments
The Republic of Moldova has a vast potential for renewable energy - one of the largest in the region, being ready to play an important role in addressing energy challenges both nationally and internationally.
Moldova Welcomes Immigrants: Navigating Temporary Visa Requirements
Moldova is extending a warm welcome to immigrants, though entry generally requires a visa. Certain nationals, especially Europeans, enjoy exceptions and may enter without a visa under specific conditions.
Moldova's Renewable Energy Landscape: Trends and Developments
The Republic of Moldova has a vast potential for renewable energy - one of the largest in the region, being ready to play an important role in addressing energy challenges both nationally and internationally.
Protecting Your Investment in a Digital Age of Moldova
In the digital age, securing investments against the backdrop of rapid technological advancements and cybersecurity threats has become a paramount concern for nations worldwide.
Protecting Your Investment in a Digital Age of Moldova
In the digital age, securing investments against the backdrop of rapid technological advancements and cybersecurity threats has become a paramount concern for nations worldwide.
Moldova Welcomes Immigrants: Navigating Temporary Visa Requirements
Moldova is extending a warm welcome to immigrants, though entry generally requires a visa. Certain nationals, especially Europeans, enjoy exceptions and may enter without a visa under specific conditions.
Moldova Implements Key Legislative Changes Affecting Parents' Work and Private Life
In a significant move to align with European standards, Moldova has amended various laws concerning the professional and private lives of parents. This legislation brings Moldova into compliance with directives from the European Parliament and the Council, specifically Directive 2003/88/EC regarding
Conflicts between JV shareholders. Kazakhstani corporate law review.
It is well known that business in Kazakhstan is operated via joint ventures (JV) that are created, mainly, in a form of limited liability partnership by two or more companies.
The freedom of expression versus the right to privacy - considerations
As an essential attribute of democracy, freedom of expression is legitimised through a range of both national and international instruments.
Conflicts between JV shareholders. Kazakhstani corporate law review.
It is well known that business in Kazakhstan is operated via joint ventures (JV) that are created, mainly, in a form of limited liability partnership by two or more companies.
Review of amendments to the legislation on the application of the Special Tax Regime of Retail Tax
In order to implement the Address of the Head of State dated September 1, 2023 "The Economic Course of Just Kazakhstan," the list of types of activities permitted for the application of the special tax regime for retail tax has been expanded.
Changes to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2024
On 13 December 2023 a number of amendments was introduced to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 25 December, 2017 No. 120-VI ‘On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget (Tax Code)’ (the ‘Tax Code’) . Below you may find the most significant of these amendments.
Universal reporting in Kazakhstan: third stage
Starting from January 1, 2024 the third stage of universal declaration started in Kazakhstan. Below you may find information on who and how is obliged to submit declarations in this regard.
GRATA International secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023
We are thrilled to share that GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023, the prestigious guide to world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
GRATA International secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023
We are thrilled to share that GRATA International has once again secured top rankings in IFLR1000 for 2023, the prestigious guide to world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
Shaimerden Chikanayev published new article on the globalization of PPP contracts.
Shaimerden Chikanayev published his article "The Theoretical Framework for International and Regional Unification and Harmonisation of the Public-Private Partnership Legislation Through Model Laws" in the European Yearbook of International Economic Law 2023.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Launching a Biometric Authentication Service in Moldova
. In this article, we delve into the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding the introduction of a Biometric Authentication Service in the Republic of Moldova.
Universal declaration in Kazakhstan
Since 2021, Kazakhstan has launched the universal declaration of income as part of the implementation of the Plan of the Nation - 100 concrete steps in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Overview of planned amendments to the Rules for Refunding Excess VAT in Kazakhstan
Proposed Amendments to the Law on Information Technology Parks in Moldova
Proposed Amendments to the Law on Information Technology Parks in Moldova
Interview with Liya Akzhanova, Partner of GRATA International in the framework of the project "Succe
The Legal Practice in Central Asia held an interview with Liya Akzhanova, Partner of GRATA International Kazakhstan in Astana within the framework of the project: "Successful Partnership in Law Firm".
Tax control and appealing its results in the GRATA International countries
Tax control and appealing its results in the GRATA International countries: Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Russia
Tax control in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Tax control in the Republic of Kazakhstan
GRATA Beijing provided a legal support for the exclusive distribution deal of a Chinese electric car
GRATA Beijing provided a legal support for the exclusive distribution deal of a premium Chinese electric car brand ZEEKR in Kazakhstan
Re-domicile to the territory of the AIFC
Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in the interest of foreign investors in the Astana International Financial Centre (“AIFC”). In addition to registering new companies, there is also a growing demand for the re-domicile of companies from foreign jurisdictions to the territory
GRATA International has successfully accompanied the re-domicile of a conglomerate to the AIFC
The Lawyers of GRATA International have successfully accompanied the re-domicile of one of the largest mining conglomerates in the world to the AIFC.
Actual issues of labour migration in the GRATA International countries
Actual issues of labour migration in the GRATA International countries: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, China
Features and legal regulation of franchising in GRATA International countries
Features and legal regulation of franchising in GRATA International countries: Armenia, Belarus, Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan