Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > Almaty, Kazakhstan > Firm Profile
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
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 ShyngyssovPractice 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 ShyngyssovPractice 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 ShyngyssovPractice head(s):
Aset Shyngyssov
Other key lawyers:
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 ShyngyssovPractice head(s):
Aset Shyngyssov
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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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
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Ms Aida Akhmetova | Aida is an associate in Morgan Lewis’s corporate business transactions practice who… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Yerke Alikhanova | Yerke is an associate in the firm’s corporate business transactions practice, which… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Bakhytzhan Kadyrov | Kazakh and international companies turn to partner Bakhytzhan Kadyrov for advice on… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Marat Mukhamediyev | Marat is an associate in the firm’s corporate business transactions team who… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Klara Nurgaziyeva | Klara is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s corporate business transactions team who… | View Profile |
![]() | 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
Contact : Aset Shyngyssov (managing partner) Other offices : Astana Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Boston Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Century City Other offices : Chicago Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hartford Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : Houston Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Miami Other offices : Moscow Other offices : New York Other offices : Orange County Other offices : Paris Other offices : Philadelphia Other offices : Pittsburgh Other offices : Princeton Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Silicon Valley Other offices : Singapore Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Washington DC Other offices : Wilmington- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Energy and natural resources
- Real estate and construction (including projects)
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution