Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited supports clients in local and international arbitration and litigation proceedings across many industries, including mining, transport, pharma, oil and gas, and energy. Practice co-head and experienced lawyer Azamat Kuatbekov continues to support clients in complex litigation and arbitration matters. Fellow co-head Alexander Korobeinikov specialises in commercial litigation, and Andrei Yorsh supports clients with proceedings relating to tax and customs disputes. Igor Kolupayev, Nurgul Abdreyeva and Alissa Inshakova are key names.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Baker & McKenzie's strength is in its people, especially Alexander Korobeinikov. ’
- ‘Alexander Korobeinikov is a seasoned disputes lawyer who worked on many complex disputes, especially arbitrations.’
- ‘This practice stands out for the team's strategic thinking, responsiveness, and ability to handle complex disputes across jurisdictions.’
- ‘The team is very capable of servicing foreign clients.’
- ‘Azamat Kuatbekov is very experienced, with good business understanding and suggests strategic and practical solutions to complex issues.'
- ‘The team has the most diverse background. They have been always able to understand and find the optimum solution to my questions. Always quick to react and very insightful.’
Key clients
- Sandvik
- Solar Turbines
- Alaygyr JV LLP
- TurboPre Services S.A.
- Visa International
- Blue Water Shipping S/A
- Baker Hughes Energy Services LLC
- Epiroc Central Asia LLP
Work highlights
Advised and represented Sandvik Kazakhstan LLP, a local subsidiary of the international mining equipment producer, in several court proceedings commenced by its former Russian customer.
Represented a subsidiary of the state-owned mining company Tau-ken-Samruk JSC in a multi-billion dispute with its contractor over the termination of a construction contract.
Advising and representing our client, a local subsidiary of an international producer of mining equipment, in several court proceedings with its former customer regarding the termination of supply contracts and collecting damages due to Western sanctions imposed against Russia.
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Practice head
Azamat Kuatbekov; Alexander Korobeinikov
Other key lawyers
Andrei Yorsh; Igor Kolupayev; Nurgul Abdreyeva; Alissa Inshakova