GRATA International‘s practice centres around advising clients involved in complex M&A transactions, including HMS Bergbau AG’s $700 million acquisition of a Kazakhstan lithium business. With a particular focus on large cross-border transactions, the practice represents major corporations in joint ventures and aids international clients in market-entering projects. Igor Lukin heads the practice, and takes a key role in a variety of high value transactions, including joint ventures and complex M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good commercial advice.’
- ‘Very responsive.’
- ‘I would like to thank the entire Grata team in Almaty for their competent and timely support of our corporate project.’
- ‘I was impressed by Igor Lukin's professional support of our corporate project. Prior to Igor's involvement, we considered only a judicial scenario for resolving the situation, but Igor's professional advice allowed us to find an out-of-court transparent procedure for achieving our goals.’
- ‘International experience with local knowledge.’
- ‘Professional and practical.’
Key clients
- HMS Bergbau AG
- Barrick Gold Corporation
- Qlik Technologies
- Almaty Museum of Arts
- Cargill
- Epiroc Rock Drills Aktiebolag
- Procter & Gamble
- Siemens
Work highlights
Advised HMS Bergbau AG on the acquisition of Kazakhstan lithium business.
Advised Barrick Gold Kazakhstan on a $500,000 issue and placement of the new shares.
Advised Cargill on various matters related to corporate governance.
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Practice head
Igor Lukin