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Synergy Partners Law Firm LLC Offices

Synergy Partners Law Firm LLC
OFFICE 73A, 15 FLOOR
128 DOSTYK AVENUE
050051 ALMATY
Kazakhstan
Visit website 7 727 390 1510 7 727 390 1415

Synergy Partners Law Firm LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings

Kazakhstan > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Synergy Partners Law Firm LLC continues to advise small and large domestic and international companies. Nurzhan Stamkulov is the managing partner and has advised firms on structuring M&A transactions, as has Ali Dautalinov . Symbat Tursyngali is a name to watch at a more junior level.

Practice head(s):

Nurzhan Stamkulov

Other key lawyers:

Ali Dautalinov; Symbat Tursyngali

Synergy Partners Law Firm LLC > Firm Profile

The firm: Synergy Partners was founded in 2011 as a small group of lawyers who provide legal advice and expertise at the highest levels. The firm demonstrated extraordinary results by completing 15 M&A projects with a total value of more than US$1bn.

Synergy Partners has experience in mergers and acquisitions, investments, takeovers, corporate and securities law, public-private partnerships and corporate governance. The firm handles transactions with Kazakhstan-based assets and counsels both public and private investors and targets.

Litigation is another extensive practice. Synergy Partners counsel boards of directors and senior management in critical situations. The team works together on a task force basis on fiscal and commercial litigation cases. Synergy Partners focuses on matters that require the attention, extensive experience and brain power of the partners. The firm provides original solutions in dispute settlement.

Areas of practice
Corporate: the firm’s practice shows that the Kazakhstan corporate legal environment has become attractive for various investors. It considers that this environment allows all sorts of effective corporate vehicles. Its experience is connected with legal support on various corporate activities such as joint ventures, M&A transactions, corporate governance, corporate and management responsibility, passive shareholding, risk management and compliance issues.

Contracts: the firm’s experience had shown that contracts must be accurately verified and fully agreed. Well-structured contracts avoid misunderstandings and minimise risks as well as receiving certain tax and customs benefits. Synergy Partners has significant experience in working with contracts in trade and commerce, banking and finance, real estate and construction, natural resources and agriculture. It analyses agreements to provide relevant advice and explanations, adds necessary changes or makes additional agreements and statements.

Tax: Kazakhstan tax legislation has been rapidly changing over recent years. It remains challenging for the business community. Issues of securing tax efficiency, tax planning and avoiding any tax-related risks are connected with a certain operational complexity. Synergy Partners provides a full range of tax services to local and international companies in Kazakhstan. Its team of professional tax lawyers has a solid background to assist businesses in passing through the complexity of tax legislation. At the cutting edge of all tax issues, tax lawyers will generate effective solutions for the business and will help to avoid unexpected costs and losses. The firm’s tax team not only provides effective solutions but also ensures effective tax implementation.

Disputes: Synergy Partners Law Firm provides legal assistance in all type of disputes in Kazakhstan. The firm may be engaged in pretrial disputes and negotiations. It has experience in managing litigation cases in Kazakh courts and in arbitration. It has practiced dispute resolution in Kazakhstan concerning taxation, customs, employment, equity ownership and litigation with the states authorities. It participates in Kazakhstan courts including the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan. The firm may also be engaged as a Kazakhstan supporting team for the arbitration in cross-border disputes.

M&A: Synergy Partners enjoys a reputation as one of the leading business law firms in Kazakhstan. The firm’s broad experience means that it regularly handles many demanding transactions in Kazakhstan. Its practice is composed of a dedicated core of attorneys with wide experience in high-profile transactions – mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings, joint ventures, enforcement actions and internal investigations.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Anti-monopoly and competition Nurzhan Stamkulov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Commercial litigation Ali Dautalinov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Debt collection Ali Dautalinov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Employment litigation Ali Dautalinov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Finance and banking Nurzhan Stamkulov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510v
Fiscal litigation Ali Dautalinov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Licensing and permits Nurzhan Stamkulov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Insolvency Nurzhan Stamkulov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Merger litigation Nurzhan Stamkulov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Taxation and customs Nurzhan Stamkulov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Transfer pricing Nurzhan Stamkulov info@synergy-law.com +77273901510
Corporate law Symbat Tursyngali info@synergy-law.com +77273901510

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Ali Dautalinov photo Mr Ali Dautalinov Ali is rising star in Synergy Partners. He starred his career from… View Profile
Anar Dautalinova photo Mrs Anar Dautalinova Anar advised clients on litigation and disputes resolutions, intellectual property and commercial… View Profile
Nurzhan Stamkulov photo Mr Nurzhan Stamkulov Nurzhan Stamkulov is managing partner in Synergy Partners Law Firm. He has… View Profile
Symbat Tursyngali photo Mrs Symbat Tursyngali Symbat joined our team in 2018. She is strong in corporate, contractual and… View Profile
Symbat Tursyngali photo Mrs Symbat Tursyngali Symbat joined our team in 2018. She is strong in corporate, contractual and… View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 8
at this office : 6

Languages

English
Russian
Kazakh

Memberships

Kazakhstan Bar Association
US Chamber of Commerce
Kazakhstan Petroleum Lawyers Association
Kazakhstan Taxpayer Association
Kazakhstan Chamber of Tax Consultants
KIMEP HR Club

Client Testimonials


CLIENT: Chief Operating Officer

COMPANY/FIRM: Tikkurilla Kazakhstan

TESTIMONIAL: We have used Synergy Partners Law Firm won for us a landmark case on trade mark protection for our brand production and import of brand products to Kazakhstan. We are delighted with the quality of service. We have no hesitation in recommending their services to other companies.

CLIENT: Chief Legal Officer

COMPANY/FIRM: SAT & Company

TESTIMONIAL: We engaged Synergy Partners Law Firm for our M&A transactions. Synergy Partners conducted full legal due diligence, reviewed and advised on sale and purchase agreement on acquisition an equity stake in a group of companies that extract and process chrome ores in Kazakhstan. The target value was more than US$300 million.

CLIENT: General Director

COMPANY/FIRM: Sport Estates Management LLC, Fidelity Fitness Clubs

TESTIMONIAL: We engaged Synergy Partners Law Firm to advise us on corporate, employment, land, tax and disputes issues. Synergy Partners Law Firm won for us the landmark case concerning to consumer rights. We have no hesitation in recommending their services to other companies.

CLIENT: Chief Executive Officer

COMPANY/FIRM: Sunkar Resources

TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners Law Firm provided legal advice to investors in M&A transaction related to acquisition of shares in Sunkar Resources in 2012. Total consideration of the M&A transaction was in excess of US$10 million. We are pleased to acknowledge Synergy Partners’ performance advising the deal in a professional and diligent manner.

CLIENT: Chief Financial Officer

COMPANY/FIRM: Ensto Kazakhstan

TESTIMONIAL: We have used Synergy Partners Law Firm to advice on commercial contracts and corporate matters, compliance, and currency regulations in Kazakhstan. We are delighted with the quality of service. We have no hesitation in recommending their services to other companies.

CLIENT: General Director

COMPANY/FIRM: GAC Kazakhstan

TESTIMONIAL: We have used Synergy Partners Law Firm on a number of legal matters mainly related to the operations of GAC Kazakhstan concerning to contracts, corporate taxation and currency regulations and employment in Kazakhstan. We are delighted with the quality of service that they have provided to us. We appreciate their high level of commitment and legal expertise that help us to conduct our operations in Kazakhstan.

CLIENT: Chief Financial Officer

COMPANY/FIRM: ChocoTravel and Aviata

TESTIMONIAL: We have used Synergy Partners Law Firm for our M&A transactions. The turnover of the merged company will exceed $ 100 million. We appreciate their high level of commitment and legal expertise that help us to conduct our operations in Kazakhstan. We are delighted with the quality of service. We have no hesitation in recommending their services to other companies.

Client Testimonials


CLIENT: Office Construction LLC
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners Law Firm provided us with high quality service on corporate matters. We appreciate Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov, Ms. Symbat Tursyngali’s ability to understand what we need and their practical approach. We are glad to recommend Synergy Partners Law Firm to other companies.

CLIENT: GAC Kazakhstan LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners provides us legal advice services for more than 5 years and we can evaluate their team as extraordinary effective and understanding the business needs. Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Ms. Anar Kubeyeva are the main contacts we work with.

CLIENT: Intertek Kazservice LLC
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: For any complex or extraordinary urgent cases we hire Synergy Partners team. They are quick, responsive and give practical advises.

CLIENT: Capital Partners Kazakhstan LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners advised us on construction law, real estate and land plot issues. Synergy Partners prepared detailed and thorough analyses, which indicates that Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Mr. Ali Dautalinov have a clear understanding of this sphere.

CLIENT: International Public Fund D.A. Kunayev Fund
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: We firstly started to hire law firm for our needs and were quite surprised how Synergy Partners team is extremely effective for protecting intellectual property rights. Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Ms. Anar Kubeyeva are persons easy to work with.

CLIENT: Sports Estates Management LLP, fitness club with trademark Fidelity chain owner
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners advised us on various legal matters, including corporate law, tax law, commercial contracts, real estate issues, intellectual property issues. Synergy Partners understands our business needs and give very sharp advice.

CLIENT: Representative office of Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d.
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners advised us on regulatory issues. Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Mr. Ali Dautalinov are highly qualified and could combine industry understating and business needs.

CLIENT: Eurasian Machinery LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners team has business mind and understand business needs. The team is responsive and could combine accounting, tax issues and commercial law issues.

CLIENT: AGROSERVICE S.P.A.
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners has a great service and excellent analytical skills with attention to details. Mr. Ali Dautalinov is responsive, commitment and easy to work with.

CLIENT: AECOM-KZ LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners Law Firm assisted us on corporate law, commercial contracts and construction matters. We worked with Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Ms. Symbat Tursyngali. They are very responsive and a pleasure to work with. We value their dedication and ability to understand our needs.

CLIENT: Altynai Plus LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners’ lawyers highly competent and talented in problem-solving. Synergy Partners helped us on real estate and utility issues. We mainly worked with Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Mr. Ali Dautalinov.

CLIENT: Lanzhou Company LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners advised us on intellectual property issues and commercial contracts. Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Ms. Anar Kubeyeva have deep knowledge of practice area and use strategic vision for complicated issues.

CLIENT: Adala Consulting LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Synergy Partners lawyers could combine all practice area and give precise answer that satisfies business needs.

CLIENT: BSF LLC
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: They are very professional, active, responsive and very efficient for problem solving.

CLIENT: Salute Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş.
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: We enjoyed working with Synergy Partners Law Firm in Kazakhstan. They have a team of dedicated lawyers, who provided us with excellent corporate and tax related services. We mostly worked with Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Ms. Symbat Tursyngali.

CLIENT: Tikkurila LLP
COMPANY/FIRM: Synergy Partners Law Firm
TESTIMONIAL: Mr. Nurzhan Stamkulov and Mr. Ali Dautalinov are responsive, committed and very easy to deal with. They give precise answers and understand our needs and our strategic visions for our projects.

Diversity/Community


Synergy Partners Law Firm provides legal assistance in all type of disputes in Kazakhstan. The firm may be engaged in pre-trial disputes and negotiations. It has experience in managing litigation cases in Kazakh courts and in arbitration. It has practised dispute resolution in Kazakhstan concerning taxation, customs, employment, equity ownership and litigation with the states authorities. It participates in Kazakhstan courts including the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan. The firm may also be engaged as a Kazakhstan supporting team for the arbitration in cross-border disputes.

Diversity


Synergy Partners Law Firm LLC is a dynamic law firm that was founded in 2011. Synergy Partners has experience in mergers and acquisitions, investments, takeovers, corporate and securities law, public-private partnerships and corporate governance. The firm handles transactions with Kazakhstan-based assets, and acts as counsel to both public and private investors and targets.

Litigation is another of the firm’s extensive practices. Synergy Partners counsel boards of directors and senior management in critical situations. The team works together on a task-force basis on fiscal and commercial litigation cases. Synergy Partners also focuses on matters that require the attention, extensive experience and brain-power of our partners. The firm provides original solutions in dispute settlement.

 

HOW WE DO

Efficiency

We are focused on results. We deliver the best of our firm to every client in order to achieve results.

Integrity

We act with integrity and candour. We consider tasks and assignments from different points of view, but follow a single line of actions, facts, law, and legal theory to meet the business and commercial expectations of our clients.

Time

We promptly respond to requests. We understand that the time factor is important. We aim to be time-efficient. However, we take the necessary time to ensure the quality of our work. Our lawyers spend clients’ and our firm’s resources as they would their own.

Law and Ethics

We respect the rule of law and professional ethics. We believe that culture and ethics are significant elements of our integrity. This substantially increases the value of our service.

Diversity

Synergy Partners adheres to the principle of diversity. We provide equal opportunities to each member of our team. We do not look at the background of the employee; it does not matter. We value skills, perseverance and a desire to grow. For example, we have an employee who studied information technology before studying law.

Our lawyers have a different experience, background and ability. Each of them combines intelligence, talent and desire to develop skills. We have a smart, diverse, multi-lingual and professional team.

 

OUR VALUES

Client Interest Priority

We strive to be helpful to our clients. Client interest has priority over our own. However, this does not mean we just do whatever the client asks.

Independence

We stay independent and we are private. We avoid conflict of interest. We are able to disagree, regardless of the popularity of views or their effect on our fees. We stay unbiased in any situation. We rely solely on our own knowledge, vision, understanding and experience. We tell the truth as we see it.

Confidentiality

We keep our client information confidential. We don’t reveal sensitive information.