Firm Profile > Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > Almaty, Kazakhstan
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Offices
KEN DALA BUSINESS CENTER, 5TH FLOOR
PROSPEKT DOSTYK 38
050010 ALMATY
Kazakhstan
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advises international and domestic clients on a wide range of high-value and complex banking and capital markets work, with particular expertise in cross-border financings related to the UK and Russia. In recent years its clients have shifted to include key corporations in the energy, infrastructure and telecoms sectors operating in Kazakhstan. Managing partner and general director Aset Shyngyssov leads on M&A, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects, while Klara Nurgaziyeva focuses primarily on financings regarding energy projects and M&A transactions.
Practice head(s):
Aset Shyngyssov
Other key lawyers:
Klara Nurgaziyeva
Key clients
Kusto Agro
Cevol Ltd
Compass Group / ESS Kazakhstan
Telia
EBRD
Aldar Properties PJSC
Airbus
Gate Gourmet Platinum Pte. Ltd.
Tiryaki Agro Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.
Canon
Energy and natural resources Tier 1
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a key name for energy and infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan, especially issues related to M&A and joint ventures. Additionally, the team is highly experienced in advising on construction contracts, financings and engineering and procurement-related matters in the oil and gas sector. Managing partner Aset Shyngyssov leads on significant oil and gas transactions, including major M&A, financings and dispute resolution; and group co-head Klara Nurgaziyeva focuses primarily on energy projects and M&A.
Practice head(s):
Aset Shyngyssov; Klara Nurgaziyeva
Other key lawyers:
Bakhytzhan Kadyrov
Testimonials
‘It is one of the law firms in Kazakhstan with the most proactive and well educated lawyers with notable experience. We highly appreciate their timely and solid views and comprehensive products.’
‘Aset Shyngyssov and Klara Nurgaziyeva are top lawyers in the oil and gas industry who successfully demonstrated their professionalism. Both of them are advanced and impartial. All the tasks assigned to them have been completed with high standards and on time.’
Key clients
EBRD
ShalkiyaZinc LTD JSC
Arcelor Mittal JSC
China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corporation
Kusto Agro
River Acquisition B.V.
Compass / Eurest Support Services
Petrokazakhstan
Smape SRL
Eni SpA
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
With offices in Almaty and Nur-Sultan and leveraging the firm's global network, the team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has established itself as a 'go-to' adviser for clients in the oil and gas, power and cybersecurity sectors on all corporate and finance matters. Notably, it is experienced in high-value joint ventures, EBRD-led financings, and cross-border acquisitions. Managing partner and general director Aset Shyngyssov leads on major M&A, infrastructure projects and joint ventures, while Klara Nurgaziyeva advises on energy projects and M&A work.
Practice head(s):
Aset Shyngyssov
Other key lawyers:
Klara Nurgaziyeva
Testimonials
‘Exceptional client focus!’
‘Do the best to meet clients expectations.’
Key clients
Kusto Agro
Cevol Ltd
Compass Group / ESS Kazakhstan
Telia
EBRD
Aldar Properties PJSC
Airbus
Gate Gourmet Platinum Pte. Ltd.
Tiryaki Agro Gida San. Ve. Tic. A.S.
Canon
Dispute resolution Tier 2
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a track record acting for foreign and domestic clients in cross-border international arbitrations. The team works closely with the firm's London office on much of its work, and handles local litigation in Kazakh courts. The group is particularly known for its litigation work regarding administrative law and tax matters. Managing partner and general director Aset Shyngyssov supervises the litigation practice and serves as a key partner liaising between the London and Almaty offices. Klara Nurgaziyeva is another key name.
Practice head(s):
Aset Shyngyssov
Other key lawyers:
Klara Nurgaziyeva
Key clients
EBRD
Telia
VTB Capital
Petrokazakhstan
Wabtec
Alstom
Airbus
RG Brands
Compass Group
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate and business transactions | Aset Shyngyssov | ||
| Corporate and business transactions | Klara Nurgaziyeva | ||
| Corporate and business transactions | Bakhytzhan Kadyrov | ||
| M&A | Aset Shyngyssov | ||
| M&A | Klara Nurgaziyeva | ||
| M&A | Bakhytzhan Kadyrov | ||
| Energy transactions | Jonathan Hines | ||
| Energy transactions | Klara Nurgaziyeva | ||
| Capital markets | Aset Shyngyssov | ||
| Real estate | Aset Shyngyssov | ||
| Real estate | Bakhytzhan Kadyrov |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Aida Akhmetova | Aida is an associate in Morgan Lewis’s corporate business transactions practice who… | View Profile |
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Ms Yerke Alikhanova | Yerke is an associate in the firm’s corporate business transactions practice, which… | View Profile |
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Mr Bakhytzhan Kadyrov | Kazakh and international companies turn to partner Bakhytzhan Kadyrov for advice on… | View Profile |
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Mr Marat Mukhamediyev | Marat is an associate in the firm’s corporate business transactions team who… | View Profile |
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Ms Klara Nurgaziyeva | Klara is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s corporate business transactions team who… | View Profile |
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Mr Aset Shyngyssov | Aset is the managing partner of Morgan Lewis’s Almaty and Astana offices. He… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 1,960 at this office : 9Languages
English French Kazakh Russian Spanish TurkishOther
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