Advised on the structuring and financing of a transaction involving the acquisition of marine assets.

Advised a client on the assignment of rights under financial obligations amounting to USD 4.5 million.

Advised an oil company on the third stage of the development of an oil and gas field in the Mangystau region, including matters relating to the development of associated oil and gas infrastructure.

Advised one of the world’s leading gas and engineering companies on the establishment of a joint venture in connection with a gas processing plant project initiated by Kazakhstan’s national operator for the exploration, production, processing and transportation of hydrocarbons.

Advised Kazakhstan’s largest state-owned oil and gas company and an international Fortune 500 chemicals company on the establishment of a joint venture for the development of a gas processing plant in Zhanaozen.

Provided comprehensive legal support for the restructuring and merger of Kazakhstan subsidiaries of a major international industrial gases group. Our work included the transfer of employees and contracts, re-registration of loans and customs accounts, preparation of the full transaction documentation and registration of the resulting corporate changes.

Advised a major Turkish construction company in negotiations with the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications on contracts for the reconstruction of an airport in Astana and roads in various regions of Kazakhstan.

Drafted complex contracts for a national oil producer, including agreements for well construction, well workovers, seismic works and related services.

Drafted and negotiated a turnkey contract based on FIDIC standards for the design, supply of equipment and materials and construction of a pipeline for a major oil producer operating in Western Kazakhstan.

Participated in negotiations with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on subsoil use contracts and amendments for a number of oil and gas companies, including coordination of the relevant documentation with government authorities.

Drafted constitutional and contractual documentation for a Food Consortium proposed by the Islamic Development Bank for Central Asian countries and Russia.

Advised a major service contractor on Kazakhstan maritime law and vessel operations, including drafting and negotiating bareboat charter agreements and assisting with vessel registration at the Aktau seaport.

Reviewed standard service agreements for a major uranium mining company, including equipment and personnel lease arrangements, for compliance with Kazakhstan law.

Advised a European oil and gas company on adapting its standard service agreements, including equipment and personnel lease arrangements, to Kazakhstan legal requirements.

Developed standard form agreements for a major Kazakhstan holding company in connection with the transfer of customs brokerage businesses to external management.

Developed a suite of standard lease agreements for one of Almaty’s largest shopping centres governing relationships with different categories of tenants.

Developed standard agreements and related documentation for a construction company governing its relationships with customers, contractors, utility providers and suppliers.

Advised a major Italian service company on the interpretation and application of a contract for the fabrication, assembly and installation of piles, including allocation of liability for delays within the customer’s control.

Drafted a services agreement for the drilling of approximately 30 wells for a major drilling contractor, with particular focus on allocation of liability, insurance, indemnities and contractual risk protection.

Advised clients on the allocation of liability and insurance risks under complex services, construction and other commercial agreements.

Represented a client in negotiations with Almaty local authorities concerning the unlawful expropriation of land for public needs.

Advised an oil company on the acquisition of land for a production base in the Aktobe region – from transaction structuring through to obtaining the required regulatory approvals.

Represented an oil producer before government authorities and the courts in proceedings to establish easements over land in the Mangystau region for the construction and operation of pipelines.

Advised a uranium mining company on the reclassification of land, changes to designated land use, reservation of land and establishment of easements.

Assisted a construction materials manufacturer in securing rights to land required for a railway siding in the Almaty region.

Advised a world-leading gas and engineering company on the antitrust aspects of establishing a joint venture in connection with a gas processing plant project in Kazakhstan.

Assisted with antitrust and other regulatory clearances in connection with a number of acquisitions of oil and gas and mining assets in Kazakhstan.

Obtained approval from the Kazakhstan competition authority for the acquisition of interests in foreign companies indirectly holding subsoil use rights in Kazakhstan.

Assisted with obtaining Kazakhstan competition clearance for a share buyback by a public company whose shares were traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Advised on economic concentration matters in connection with the acquisition of a major electricity generation company in Almaty.

Advised the Kazakhstan subsidiary of a global marine services group on structuring a complex multi-party acquisition of a marine asset. Our work included regulatory compliance, corporate approvals, acquisition financing and potential restructuring options.

Advised the Kazakhstan subsidiary of a leading international mining trader on the assignment of claim and enforcement rights under a factoring transaction.

Advised the Kazakhstan representative office of an international satellite communications technology company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on a financial restructuring.

Advised a major specialised vehicle dealer on the legal structuring of an employee loyalty and incentive programme, including contractual matters, currency regulation and legal risk assessment.

Developed and implemented a data protection framework, including personal data protection, for an international construction equipment manufacturer.

Advised a local manufacturing company on trademark registration and brand protection.

Assisted a Kazakhstan oil and gas company with trademark registration in preparation for an initial public offering.

Advised Kazakhstan clients on the structuring of holding and investment arrangements, including the choice of jurisdiction, corporate vehicle and asset ownership structure.