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Kazakhstan
Banking, finance and capital markets
Banking, finance and capital markets - ranked: tier 1
Dentons
Dentons' banking and finance team advises local and international financial institutions and large corporations on lending, asset finance, project finance and capital markets. Clients include the EBRD, Citibank and Société Générale. Abai Shaikenov leads the team and advised the EBRD on developing a new derivatives and regulatory framework in Kazakhstan, offering legal opinion on current legislation and drafting the proposed amendment. He was supported by counsel Vassiliy Zenov and associate Ali Imanalin. The trio received support from the firm's Moscow office when advising a foreign bank on a syndicated loan made available to the Kazakhstan-China Pipeline. The firm also acted for an international financier in connection with listing $25m-worth of English law notes on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange to fund an investment into KazFoodProducts.
Next Generation Partners
Vassiliy Zenov - Dentons
Commercial, corporate and M&A
Commercial, corporate and M&A - ranked: tier 1
Dentons
Dentons is especially strong in M&A and joint-venture formation, and lawyers in the team are praised by clients for being able to 'complement or substitute in for each other when needed'. Managing partner Aigoul Kenjebayeva and Abai Shaikenov are recommended for their 'great commitment and honesty', as well as their availability 'in critical moments'. Shaikenov advised an Asian fund manager on its sale of assets and shares, and assisted a foreign company with investment into a local dairy business to fund expansion. Birzhan Zharasbayev represented SNC-Lavalin Europe in the acquisition of a design and construction company. Gani Ashimkhan is also highly recommended.
Next Generation Partners
Gani Ashimkhan - Dentons
Dispute resolution
Dispute resolution - ranked: tier 1
Dentons
Dentons' litigation group handles banking, employment and tax disputes, and has an especially strong track record in construction litigation. Managing partner Aigoul Kenjebayeva recently assisted Kcell in successfully challenging a copyright infringement claim. She was assisted by associate Aliya Seitova, an IP and TMT specialist. Victoria Simonova and Kanat Skakov lead the practice.
Energy and natural resources
Energy and natural resources - ranked: tier 1
Dentons
Dentons' energy and natural resources team is experienced in mineral and oil and gas projects, and advises major petroleum and mining companies on contracts and regulatory compliance. Aigoul Kenjebayeva is a veteran of the oil and gas sector; she advised Russian energy corporation PAO Lukoil on a $270m investment into exploration of the Caspian Sea alongside KazMunaiGas. Birzhan Zharasbayev advised Agip Karachaganakon a complex PPA arrangement with the Ministry of Energy. Senior associate Ruslan Nurbekov focuses on the commercial aspects of energy projects.
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Ruslan Nurbekov - Dentons
IP and TMT
IP and TMT - ranked: tier 1
Dentons
Dentons has a strong track record in IP matters. Notable highlights included successfully representing a Kazakh telecoms operator in challenging a copyright infringement claim and assisting an oil and gas exploration company with a challenge to an identical brand name. Aigoul Kenjebayeva takes the lead on most matters, and works closely with the firm's Moscow office on large mandates.
Real estate and construction (including projects)
Real estate and construction (including projects) - ranked: tier 1
Dentons
Dentons' real estate and construction lawyers provide legal advice on all aspects of construction work, including initial land use planning, procurement, financing and development. Birzhan Zharasbayev represented Orda Glass in preparing and negotiating construction contracts with China Triumph International Engineering, which replaced the firm's previous defaulted contractor. He also collaborated with the firm's Istanbul office to advise on a $400m PPP to develop transport systems in Almaty. Senior associate Ruslan Nurbekov assisted Wood Group with a land sale and purchase agreement, structured under both Kazakh and English law.
Tax and customs
Tax and customs - ranked: tier 1
Dentons
Dentons' team is experienced in tax and customs disputes, representing clients across a range of industries in appeals against the state. Kanat Skakov provides international and local tax advice, and has defended natural resources companies, airlines and pharmaceuticals companies in court proceedings. He recently appealed to the Ministry of Finance against tax assessments on behalf of Louis Vuitton, supported by associate Stanislav Lechshak.
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Azerbaijan
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Belgium
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- Competition: EU and global
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China
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- Banking and finance : Banking and finance: PRC firms
- Capital markets : Capital markets: PRC firms
- Corporate and M&A : Corporate and M&A: PRC firms
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Canada
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Czech Republic
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Germany
Offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, and Dusseldorf
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- Compliance
- Employment
- Industry focus : Energy
- Industry focus : Healthcare and life sciences
- Intellectual property : Trade marks and unfair competition
- Public sector : Planning and environment
- Public sector : Public procurement
- Real estate and construction : Real estate
- Restructuring and insolvency : Restructuring
- Tax
Egypt
Offices in Cairo
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- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: arbitration
- Dispute resolution: litigation
- Energy
- Projects and infrastructure
- TMT
Spain
Offices in Barcelona and Madrid
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- Public law
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- Tax
- Transport: Other transport
France
Offices in Paris
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- Derivatives and structured finance
- Dispute resolution : Dispute resolution: commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution: International arbitration
- Dispute resolution: White-collar crime
- Employment
- EU, competition and distribution
- Industry focus : Industry focus: energy
- Industry focus : Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus : Industry focus: IT, telecoms and the internet
- Industry focus : Industry focus: Luxury goods
- Insolvency
- Intellectual property : Intellectual property: Patents
- Intellectual property : Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs
- Media and entertainment
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity : Private equity: Fund formation
- Project finance
- Real estate
- Tax
Georgia
Offices in Tbilisi
Guatemala
Offices in Guatemala City
Hong Kong
Offices in Hong Kong
Costa Rica
Offices in San Jose
Hungary
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- Real estate and construction
- TMT
Indonesia
Offices in Jakarta and Jakarta
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- Capital markets
- Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
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Italy
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- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
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- Capital markets: Equity
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Industry focus: Energy
- Industry focus: Retail
- Industry focus: TMT
- Intellectual property
- Private equity
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax
Jordan
Offices in Amman
Kazakhstan
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- Energy and natural resources
- IP and TMT
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London
Offices in London
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- Corporate and commercial : Equity capital markets – mid-large cap
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- Corporate and commercial : EU and competition
- Corporate and commercial : Financial services: contentious
- Corporate and commercial : Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- Corporate and commercial : M&A: upper mid-market and premium deals, £500m+
- Corporate and commercial : Private equity: transactions – mid-tier – up to £250m
- Corporate and commercial : Venture capital
- Dispute resolution : Banking litigation: investment and retail
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution : International arbitration
- Dispute resolution : Public international law
- Finance : Acquisition finance
- Finance : Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans
- Finance : Corporate restructuring & insolvency
- Finance : Debt capital markets
- Finance : Derivatives (including commodities)
- Finance : Emerging markets
- Finance : Islamic finance
- Finance : Structured products and securitisation
- Finance : Trade finance
- Finance : Transport finance & leasing
- Human resources : Employment: employers
- Human resources : Health and safety
- Human resources : Pensions (non-contentious)
- Human resources : Pensions: dispute resolution
- Insurance : Insurance: corporate and regulatory
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Infrastructure (including PFI and PPP)
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Mining and minerals
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Oil and gas
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)
- Public sector : Local government
- Real estate : Commercial property: corporate occupiers
- Real estate : Commercial property: development
- Real estate : Commercial property: hotels and leisure
- Real estate : Commercial property: investment
- Real estate : Commercial property: retail
- Real estate : Construction: contentious
- Real estate : Contruction: non-contentious
- Real estate : Environment
- Real estate : Planning
- Real estate : Property finance
- Real estate : Property litigation
- Risk advisory : Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- Risk advisory : Regulatory investigations and corporate crime
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Fintech
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Franchising
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Media and entertainment (including media finance)
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : PATMA: Patent attorneys
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Sport
- Transport : Aviation
- Transport : Rail
Luxembourg
Offices in Luxembourg
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Morocco
Offices in Casablanca
Mauritius
Offices in Port Louis
Mexico
Offices in Mexico City
Netherlands
Offices in Amsterdam
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- Commercial, corporate and M&a
- Construction
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution: Mediation
- Employment
- Environment and planning
- EU and competition
- Industry focus: Information technology
- Industry focus: retail
- Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights
- Real estate
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax
Nicaragua
Offices in Managua
Oman
Offices in Muscat
Papua New Guinea
Offices in Port Moresby
Poland
Offices in Warsaw
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- Energy and natural resources
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- Intellectual property
- Investment funds
- Private equity
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- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax
- TMT
- White-collar crime
Panama
Offices in Panama City
Qatar
Offices in Doha
Romania
Offices in Bucharest
- Banking and finance
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Energy and natural resources
- EU and competition
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- TMT
Russia
Offices in Moscow and St Petersburg
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: Lender or arranger side
- Capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&a: Moscow
- Commercial, corporate and M&a: St Petersburg and elsewhere
- Competition
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation
- Dispute resolution: Litigation
- Employment
- Energy and natural resources
- Intellectual property
- PPP and infrastructure projects
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax
- TMT
- Transport
- White-collar crime
Scotland
Offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial: Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial: Elsewhere in Scotland
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial : EU and competition
- Crime, fraud and licensing : Crime: fraud
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution : Debt recovery
- Finance : Banking and finance
- Finance : Investment funds
- Human resources : Employment
- Human resources : Health and safety
- Human resources : Pensions
- Insurance : Professional negligence
- Private client : Personal tax, trusts and executries
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Energy (excluding oil and gas)
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Oil and gas
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Projects
- Real estate : Commercial property: Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Real estate : Commercial property: Elsewhere in Scotland
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Environment
- Real estate : Planning
- Real estate : Property litigation
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Media and entertainment
- Transport
South East
Offices in Milton Keynes and Watford
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
- Finance : Banking and finance
- Finance : Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Human resources : Employment: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
- Human resources : Immigration
- Insurance : Professional negligence
- Real estate : Commercial property: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Property litigation
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
Singapore
Offices in Singapore
- Antitrust and competition : Antitrust and competition – Local firms
- Banking and finance : Banking and finance – Local firms
- Capital markets : Capital markets – Local firms
- Construction : Construction – Local firms
- Corporate and M&A : Corporate and M&A – Local firms
- Dispute resolution : Dispute resolution – Local firms
- Intellectual property : Intellectual property – Local firms
- International arbitration
- Investment funds : Investment funds – Local firms
- Labour and employment : Labour and employment – Local firms
- Private wealth
- Projects and energy : Projects and energy – Foreign firms
- Projects and energy : Projects and energy – Local firms
- Real estate : Real estate – Local firms
- Restructuring and insolvency : Restructuring and insolvency – Local firms
- Shipping : Shipping – Local firms
- Tax : Tax – Local firms
- TMT : TMT – Local firms
Slovakia
Offices in Bratislava
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Real estate and construction
Saudi Arabia
Offices in Riyadh
Turkey
Offices in Istanbul
Ukraine
Offices in Kiev
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Competition
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Energy
- Intellectual property
- Real estate and construction
- Tax
United States
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Uzbekistan
Offices in Tashkent and Tashkent
Venezuela
Offices in Caracas