Dentons is routinely engaged in advising a range of clients from private clients to state-owned companies on a variety of cross-border transactions, including acquisition finance, joint ventures, and acting on both buy and sell sides in acquisitions. The team, led by Gani Ashimkhan and Abai Shaikenov, covers a wide range of industry sectors, with expertise in advising clients in shipping, mining and financial services. Olga Uriupinskaia advises Kazakh clients on M&A and other cross-border transactions and Bakdaulet Imanbayev recently joined the firm from Centil Law and covers various issues in corporate and commercial law.
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Testimonials
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‘Great expertise in complex transactions. In depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape and trends in the industries, as well as providing a collaborative and client-centric approach.’
‘Dentons' team showed strong skill and the ability to foresee clients' interests. They can also build multinational teams to support transactions in different jurisdictions.’
‘Gani Ashimkhan and Olga Uriupinskaia are strong lawyers in Kazakhstan who are ready to provide support at any time or in any circumstances and in short timeframes. They are client oriented and have been able to provide very important advices not only on the legal side, but also on commercial practical matters.'
Key clients
- Air Astana
- Kaz Minerals
- Shinhan Card
- Royal Reesink
- Abu Dhabi Ports Group
- Eurasian Resources Group
Work highlights
- Advised Air Astana on its initial public offering and triple listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, the Astana International Exchange and the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange.
- Advised Eurasian Resources Group on the investment of its digital and technology assets into PhoenixFundLimited Partnership investment fund created in Astana International Financial Centre as one of the first attempts to use the AIFC jurisdiction and its legal infrastructure for the private equity fund.
- Advised Kaz Minerals in the process of re-domiciliation of one of its holding companies to the Astana International Financial Centre.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gani Ashimkhan; Abai Shaikenov
Other key lawyers
Olga Uriupinskaia; Bakdaulet Imanbayev