Semion Issyk > White & Case Kazakhstan LLP > Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan > Lawyer Profile

The team at White & Case Kazakhstan LLP is praised by clients for combining its energy and natural resources work with the firm’s wider capability, including the corporate and M&A, capital markets, and project development and finance departments. Astana-based Maxim Telemtayev specialises in cross-border M&A, commercial deals, and corporate governance in the mining and natural resources sectors. He co-heads the group with local partner Semion Issyk, who joined from AGZ / Zan Hub in February 2022. Other recent noteworthy arrivals include counsel Zangar Nogaibay, who brings more than 15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector to the team.

White & Case Kazakhstan LLP handles strategically important projects for the region in the banking and finance space. Recent work involved advising IFC and EBRD as Kazakhstan counsel on the acquisition of Almaty International Airport, as well as the project financing facility for its expansion. The practice is led by Astana-based Semion Issyk, whose further expertise includes debt and equity capital markets transactions.