Dentons‘ expansive practice is active for major clients across a diverse array of industries, including the financial sector, telecoms, and e-commerce. The team has a particular focus on cross-border matters, regularly supporting clients in complex M&A transactions as well as general corporate matters. Abai Shaikenov co-heads the practice, and has expertise in foreign investments and multilateral institution financing. Fellow co-head Gani Ashimkhan is experienced in advising on cross-border M&A and general corporate transactions, and has a record of contributing to the development of legislation. Olga Uriupinskaia is active on a range of cross-border transactions, and has asset management expertise.
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Accolades
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Key clients
- Medeu Telecom LLP
- Abu Dhabi Ports Group
- Kaz Minerals Holdings
- Aitas Group LLP
- Migros Ticaret A.S.
- DOĞAN PORTAL VE ELEKTRONİK TİCARET A.Ş.
- EBRD
Work highlights
Assisted Medeu Telecom LLP with the full scope M&A advice, which included advising on an exceptional “strategic object” approval by the Government of Kazakhstan.
Assisted Abu Dhabi Ports Group on the acquisition of 51% of a target developing a major grain terminal in seaport Kuryk.
Acted for Kaz Minerals Holding B.V. in the second step of its two-step redomiciliation from Netherlands to Luxembourg and then from Luxembourg to Kazakhstan (AIFC).
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