Olzhas Zhakupbekov
Associate
Experience

Olzhas advises international and Kazakhstan clients on corporate law, M&A, subsoil use and corporate registration matters. His experience includes conducting legal due diligence of mining and oil and gas assets, supporting corporate changes and handling registration procedures.

Selected Experience
  • Mining Projects and M&A. Assisted with the legal due diligence of a company holding a 100% interest in a major copper-porphyry development project in the Karaganda Region in connection with a potential acquisition by a Chinese investor.

  • Mining Joint Ventures. Assisted with the legal due diligence of a Kazakhstan copper mining company for a Chinese investor in connection with a contemplated joint venture.

  • Oil and Gas Assets. Assisted with the legal due diligence of a Kazakhstan subsoil user operating in the oil and gas sector in connection with a contemplated acquisition by a Chinese investor.

  • Corporate Governance. Assisted with the change of management of a construction company, including the appointment of a non-resident General Director.

  • Corporate Changes. Assisted with the change of management of a major European food and goods delivery company.

  • Pledge Registration. Provided legal support to a Swiss company engaged in wholesale trading of oil, natural gas, metals and other commodities in connection with the registration and deregistration of pledges.

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Education
KIMEP University, School of Law
Bachelor of Laws, graduated with honours

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