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Kinstellar LLP

Kinstellar LLP

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Kazakhstan

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

Providing wide-ranging services, Kinstellar LLP continues to engage in industry-leading transactions, including advising PPF Financial Holdings a.s. and Home Credit Group on the consolidation and sale of Home Credit Bank JSC to ForteBank JSC. The practice advises across a range of industries, providing expertise in Kazakh law and AIFC Law. Joel Benjamin assists with cross-border transactions, including those involving major financial institutions. Adlet Yerkinbayev advises on a range of significant, industry-leading financial transactions. Kuanysh Shekerbekov utilises his AIFC expertise to advise on cross-border transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Extremely capable team, which acts with proper diligence at a fast pace.'
  • 'Kinstellar stands out for its deep regional expertise across Central and Eastern Europe and emerging markets, combined with a highly pragmatic approach to cross-border transactions. Their ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes—such as multi-jurisdictional incorporation steps and compliance requirements—sets them apart.'
  • 'Unlike firms that adopt a rigid, one-size-fits-all model, Kinstellar's approach is tailored and highly adaptive. They combine the rigour of top-tier international firms with the flexibility and cultural understanding of local specialists. This balance makes them particularly effective for complex, multi-country transactions where speed and precision are equally important.'
  • 'Amazing, very knowledgeable and sophisticated team on finance matters.'
  • 'Proactive in providing regulatory updates and bespoke training to clients, creating a culture of informed decision-making.'
  • 'Kinstellar stands out for its combination of deep technical expertise and genuine commercial insight, consistently delivering clear, business-ready advice. As a client, we value the team's responsiveness, cross-disciplinary coordination, and ability to manage complex matters.'

Key clients

  • Halyk Bank JSC
  • PPF Financial Holdings a.s.
  • Home Credit Group
  • JSC Kaspi.kz
  • First Heartland Securities JSC
  • Verny Capital LLP
  • JSC Bank RBK

Work highlights

Advised PPF Financial Holdings a.s. and Home Credit Group on the consolidation and sale of their entire stake in Home Credit Bank JSC (Kazakhstan) to ForteBank JSC.
Advised JSC Kaspi.kz on its acquisition of Class A and Class B shares of D-Market Electronic Services & Trading (“Hepsiburada”) (NASDAQ: HEPS).
Advised a private individual and First Heartland Securities JSC on the acquisition of a stake in First Heartland Jusan Bank JSC.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Kuanysh Shekerbekov
Kuanysh Shekerbekov
Practice head

Joel Benjamin; Adlet Yerkinbayev

Other key lawyers

Kuanysh Shekerbekov