Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > Almaty, Kazakhstan > Firm Profile

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
KEN DALA BUSINESS CENTER, 5TH FLOOR
PROSPEKT DOSTYK 38
050010 ALMATY
Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

Operating across two fully-fledged offices in Kazakhstan in Almaty and Astana, the team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP handles high-value and often cross-border finance matters for a range of clients, including corporates, banks, asset managers and sovereign wealth funds. The group is led by managing partner and general director Aset Shyngyssov, whose expertise lies in projects related to M&A, oil and gas, infrastructure, joint ventures and capital markets transactions. Other key individuals include tax head Bakhytzhan Kadyrov and Asem Bakenova.

Practice head(s):

Aset Shyngyssov

Other key lawyers:

Bakhytzhan Kadyrov; Asem Bakenova; Karina Ilyussizova; Aida Akhmetova; Asset Nakupov; Zhamilya Bilisbekova

Testimonials

‘Very strong and smart team.’

‘Partner understands the client and proposes ways to achieve goals.’

Key clients

VTB Bank

Air Astana

Pioneer Capital Invest

Alstom Transportation

Compass Group

BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce

EBRD

Kaznickel

RG Processing

Wabtec Corporation

Work highlights

  • Represented an investment subsidiary of a large-sized bank on a $500m mining financing transaction.
  • Represented an investment company in a $200m acquisition of a large bank.
  • Represented a large bank in a financing of the construction of a world-scale mining complex.

Kazakhstan > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP undertakes high-value financial and corporate work for a range of Kazakh and international clients, including major corporates, investment banks, equity funds and sovereign wealth funds. The firm’s deep expertise is spread throughout the energy and natural resources, technology, transportation and agriculture sectors, among others. Managing partner Aset Shyngyssov heads the corporate and business transactions practice, which spans two well-developed offices in Almaty and Astana. Other key individuals include Bakhytzhan Kadyrov and Asem Bakenova.

Practice head(s):

Aset Shyngyssov

Other key lawyers:

Bakhytzhan Kadyrov; Asem Bakenova; Karina Ilyussizova; Aida Akhmetova; Asset Nakupov; Zhamilya Bilisbekova

Testimonials

‘They exceed their peers in terms of understanding our business, the law and the market. The team understands the nature of a client’s business and has commercial awareness. Every team member is very reliable.’

‘Aset Shyngyssov is an experienced managing partner who has seen a lot in the region and is alive to potential issues and local unexpected occurrences.’

‘Karina Ilyussizova is an exceptional M&A lawyer. She is responsive, clear and concise, commercially minded, and always pleasant to deal with.’

Key clients

Air Astana

Wabtec

Airbus

Alstom Transportation

Aldar

Compass Group

BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce

Magnetic Oil

Kusto Agro

EDGE Group

Work highlights

  • Represented an international industrial and manufacturing giant in an M&A transaction of a strategic manufacturing plant.
  • Advised an international oil and gas servicing giant on a significant joint venture.
  • Advised a Kazakh oil and gas company in a rare case of outbound investments to the US.

Kazakhstan > Energy and natural resources Tier 1

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a strong reputation for its involvement in complex energy-related transactions, attracting prominent players across the oil and gas, mining, and power (both traditional and renewable) sectors. The team is well-placed to handle matters involving M&A, joint ventures, dispute resolution, project development and project finance, as well as regulations and compliance. General director Aset Shyngyssov – who also serves as managing partner of the firm’s offices in Almaty and Astana – heads up the practice, which also includes experienced corporate partner Bakhytzhan Kadyrov and Asem Bakenova, noted for her expertise in infrastructure transactions.

Practice head(s):

Aset Shyngyssov

Testimonials

‘The team had deep sector-specific knowledge and successfully acted on our behalf on both the buyer and seller sides of the project’s acquisition transactions, delivering top-quality advice and practical solutions on complex matters.’

‘Aset Shyngyssov is an exceptional partner. He is a diligent and pragmatic advisor.’

Key clients

Wabtec Corporation

Tin One

Alstom Transportation

Compass Group

Magnetic Oil

ArcelorMittal JSC

EBRD

Kusto Agro

AltynAlmas

EDGE Group

Work highlights

  • Represented an international investment giant in a proposed strategic M&A transaction in the sphere of energy.
  • Represented a mining conglomerate in a proposed acquisition of a company owning a strategic mining deposit.
  • Represented a mining company in an M&A transaction involving the sale of a company holding stakes in major mining deposits in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan > Real estate and construction (including projects) Tier 1

Noted for its capability in cross-border deals, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represents major corporate clients, real estate companies, investment banks, equity funds and financers across the real estate and construction space. The team draws praise for its involvement in hotel management and hospitality matters in Kazakhstan, while other drivers of work include projects in the fields of industrial construction and commercial construction. Headed up by managing partner and general director Aset Shyngyssov, the team comprises a number of seasoned practitioners based in offices across Almaty and Astana, notable among whom is Bakhytzhan Kadyrov.

Practice head(s):

Aset Shyngyssov

Other key lawyers:

Bakhytzhan Kadyrov; Assem Bakenova; Karina Ilyussizova

Testimonials

‘The team at Morgan Lewis are, in addition to being technically and business-wise excellent, wonderful people to deal with. They are personable, responsive, available, and easy to work with.’

‘Assem Bakenova was the lead counsel in charge of construction matters we were dealing with. She is very focused on the client’s needs and concerns, gives sound legal advice in relation to complex contractual and regulatory matters, and is always looking for a strategy that is in the best interests of the client.’

‘Karina Ilyussizova rendered great support from a transactional point of view. Our team values her for her permanent availability to go the extra mile for the client.’

Key clients

Aldar

Wabtec

EDGE Group

Tin One

Alstom Transportation

Astana Group

Compass Group

VTB Bank

RG Processing

Airbus

Work highlights

  • Represented an international construction and development giant in a series of complex lease deals.
  • Represented a defence and high-tech industry company on a complex and strategic construction project in a foreign jurisdiction.
  • Represented an international public association in a series of wins in complex court disputes against state authorities to secure key construction permits.

Kazakhstan > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP‘s team in Almaty and Astana works alongside the firm’s London office to represent Kazakh and international clients in complex high-value disputes. The practice is focused on international arbitration proceedings, although it has increasingly handled matters in local arbitral tribunals, as well as local litigation. Managing partner and general director Aset Shyngyssov leads the team, whose experience in this field covers construction projects, oil and gas, corporate and tax disputes. Another name to note is Asem Bakenova, who focuses on infrastructure-related projects.

Practice head(s):

Aset Shyngyssov

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
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
PhotoNamePositionProfile
Aida Akhmetova photoMs Aida AkhmetovaAida is an associate in Morgan Lewis’s corporate business transactions practice who…
Yerke Alikhanova photoMs Yerke AlikhanovaYerke is an associate in the firm’s corporate business transactions practice, which…
Bakhytzhan Kadyrov photoMr Bakhytzhan KadyrovKazakh and international companies turn to partner Bakhytzhan Kadyrov for advice on…
Marat Mukhamediyev photoMr Marat MukhamediyevMarat is an associate in the firm’s corporate business transactions team who…
Klara Nurgaziyeva photoMs Klara NurgaziyevaKlara is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s corporate business transactions team who…
Aset Shyngyssov photoMr Aset ShyngyssovAset is the managing partner of Morgan Lewis’s Almaty and Astana offices. He…
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