Dentons guides companies through all aspects of design and construction work, from initial land use planning and zoning to construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance. The team is experienced in handling matters for a diverse client base including some of the world’s renowned construction and development companies, owners and developers. Birzhan Zharasbayev is the managing partner of the Astana office and has expertise covering real estate, construction and infrastructure, having acted as a lead lawyer on several major infrastructure and development projects. Bogdan Piskorskiy is noted for his in-depth knowledge of the industry alongside having advised on a wide range of complicated and prominent transactions in the private sector.
Real estate and construction (including projects) in Kazakhstan
Dentons
Practice head(s):
Birzhan Zharasbayev
Other key lawyers:
Bogdan Piskorskiy
Key clients
Royal Reesink BV
Halliburton International Inc
Moore Control Systems Inc.
Vamed Engineering GmbH
Mercury Properties LLP
Bazis Construction LLP
KT&G Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised KT&G Corporation on securing the land rights and construction of a new tobacco plant in Almaty oblast.
- Provided an expert opinion for Mercury Properties LLP and Bazis Construction LLP in relation to a dispute concerning the project for construction of a multifunctional business center in Tashkent.
- Advised Halliburton International Inc on various regulatory aspects of recommencement of designing and construction of the production base in Aktau city.
GRATA International
Led by Yerzhan Yessimkhanov, Almaty-based GRATA International advises global and local construction and infrastructure companies in Kazakhstan in connection with complex infrastructure projects in the region. Darya Zhanysbayeva, a new partner promotion, has extensive experience on transactions with real estate property and EPC contracts, whereas Gleb Yevseyev is knowledgeable in residential property management. Arsen Mir is noted for his work for foreign clients looking for Kazakh real estate.
Practice head(s):
Yerzhan Yessimkhanov
Other key lawyers:
Darya Zhanysbayeva; Gleb Yevseyev; Arsen Mir
Key clients
KazStroyService OJSC
Siemens Energy
PTC Holding
Tecnicas Reunidas
Knauf
Kumpulan Kazakhstan
Abu Dhabi Ports
Bureau Veritas
Agroholding Steppe
Small Rock Investments
Meadow Hills
Alatau Golf Residences
Eurochem
Work highlights
- Advising PTC Holding in connection with acquisition of share in a cargo terminal in Georgia and construction of a new multimodal transportation terminal.
- Received instructions from Siemens Energy in connection with signing of two contracts for erection and commissioning of two major energy facilities in Uzbekistan.
- Advising Tecnicas Reunidas in connection with ongoing operations in Kazakhstan.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP are a leading firm in the real estate and construction market within Kazakhstan, having represented corporate clients, real estate companies and investment banks, with the team having over two decades of experience within the region and the broader Central Asia and Caspian region. Aset Shyngyssov
heads the practice and has led in numerous deals in the region, including large infrastructure and real estate projects, cross-border financings, and capital markets transactions. Bakhytzhan Kadyrov has experience in the hotel management and hospitality projects, serving both owners and hotel managers on various Kazakhstan law matters.
Practice head(s):
Aset Shyngyssov
Other key lawyers:
Bakhytzhan Kadyrov; Aida Akhmetova
Key clients
Aldar Euroasia
Wabtec Corporation
Lancaster Group
PSA International Pte Ltd.
Alstom Transportation
Astana Group
Compass Group
Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints
ArcelorMittal Temirtau JSC
Airbus
Work highlights
- Advised Aldar Euroasia in connection with a series of office and commercial retail lease agreements in Abu Dhabi Plaza in Astana.
AEQUITAS
AEQUITAS provides legal support to the construction of infrastructure projects. The team is led by Ardak Idayatova, who specialises in all-round support to major projects, including representing foreign investors, international development banks and foreign contractors.
Practice head(s):
Ardak Idayatova
Testimonials
‘We appreciate AEQUITAS customer focus, efficiency, individual approach and high level of the provided services. ’
‘AEQUITAS lawyers are very professional, they have a great experience which they use day by day. They are very convenient to contact, because they always stayed in touch and gave prompt feedback on all requests.’
Artyushenko & Partners Boutique Law Firm
Artyushenko & Partners Boutique Law Firm is a real estate and construction boutique law firm in Kazakhstan with a focus on construction, development, investing and operating of real estate, dealing with property issues, litigation and arbitration. Andrey Artyushenko leads the practice and is on the Almaty City Community Board, acting as an expert in real estate matters alongside participating in city regulations development, and construction legislation redevelopment.
Practice head(s):
Andrey Artyushenko
Testimonials
‘Andrey Artushenko, whom we worked with, is a capable professional, well versed in both Kazakhstan law and in industry. We first worked with other team members whom we didn’t quite like but after we switched to working with Andrey all went well.’
‘In the real estate and construction a successful attorney, apart from purely legal knowledge must have understanding of the industry as well. This is what Andrey Artushenko has. He is also very responsive.’
Key clients
Vkusnaya Korzina
Avatariya Children Parks
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Gorilla Central Asia
Hill International
Festo SE&Co
Unicase Law Firm
Unicase Law Firm has a diverse portfolio of expertise covering real estate, construction and land law advice, with the team actively advising on resolving real estate disputes, performing real estate due diligence, and structuring real estate acquisition deals. Founder of the firm Saniya Perzadayeva is recognised in infrastructure and PPP, alongside having a track record of leading high profile construction and project finance matters. Raushana Chaltabayeva advised multinational clients and financial institutions in energy and infrastructure project development across Central Asia, while Nurlan Kubenov has a track record in infrastructure and PPP projects. Ayana Unerbayeva and Sanzhar Amangeldy are other key names in the team.
Practice head(s):
Saniya Perzadayeva; Artem Timoshenko; Raushana Chaltabayeva
Other key lawyers:
Nurlan Kubenov; Sanzhar Amangeldy; Ayana Unerbayeva
Key clients
Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)
China Power International Holding (CPIH)
Total Eren
Almaty Power Plants
Work highlights
KPMG Law in Kazakhstan
Led by Alexey Abramov and Assel Kazbekova, KPMG Law in Kazakhstan is focused on the analysis and development of real estate investment strategies including all aspects such as property purchase, leasing, construction and joint ventures alongside providing guidance on tenancy law and assisting with the drafting and examination of lease contracts.
Practice head(s):
Alexey Abramov; Assel Kazbekova
Sayat Zholshy & Partners
Led by managing partner Vitaliy Vodolazkin, Sayat Zholshy & Partners focus on structuring large-scale development projects and securing project financing, which is helped by their banking practice to combine the ability to negotiate with banks on real estate financing and lending projects. Alongside this, the team have experience in distressed assets and real estate due diligence, including verifying and validating the legal status of properties prior to their acquisition and advising on risk mitigation.
Practice head(s):
Vitaliy Vodolazkin
Testimonials
‘The team are very professional and hardworking. Moreover They are very attentive to the cases that i have and have been getting the outmost professional care from them. I have been very satisfied with the service level.’
‘Vitaliy Vodolazkin excels in research about the cases and always comes back with very strong arguments. Mr. Vodolazkin’s professionalism, hard work and attentiveness is always appreciated. He is very accurate with his arguments which always makes a difference with the cases. We feel strong when he takes care of our legal services.’
‘First of all, we would like to make special mention of the profound knowledge of this particular area of practice and the fundamental understanding of the applicable areas of law, specifics and particulars of our business operations as a large-size market undertaking – the skills that definitely mark out Sayat Zholshy & Partners among their peers.
Key clients
Bayserke-Agro LLP
Tranco JV
TengizTransGroup LLP