GRATA International is well regarded for its coverage of complex cross-border M&A projects, including landmark acquisitions involving banks and multinational professional services firms. The team has also been active in the creation of joint ventures, with corporate and M&A department head Igor Lukin taking an active role in the creation of a joint venture with leading commodity trading companies in Germany. Lukin is also active in high-value transactions and acquisitions, especially in the energy and resources sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Able to explain the challenges of operating in Kazakhstan in a clear and concise manner.'
- 'They go above and beyond in negotiating challenges.’
‘Igor Lukin is very responsive and always willing to help.’
‘They have a very professional team and always provide very practical legal opinions. You can always go to Grata when you need legal services and they will never let you down.’
‘Aigul Sabyr and Igor Lukin are the two partners in charge of our assigned works. They always respond very quickly with practical as well as precise methods for your queries.’
‘The GRATA team is fantastic to work with, and team members are pragmatic, and technically excellent.’
Key clients
- Barrick Gold Corporation
- HMS Bergbau
- Qlik Technologies
- China ZhenHua Oil
- Siemens
- Food Empire Holdings
- Middlebury College
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Procter & Gamble
- H&M
Work highlights
Advised Barrick Gold Corporation on various matters related to the incorporation of a subsidiary in Kazakhstan.
Advised HMS Bergbau AG on $700 million acquisition of a Kazakhstan lithium business.
Advised China ZhenHua Oil on the sale of a Kazakhstan oil company.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Igor Lukin
Other key lawyers
Aigul Sabyr