Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP continues to advise on high-value, major state-investor matters for Kazakhstan state enterprises, including the Ministry of Energy. The team assists negotiations and arbitrations concerning their projects, which include projects on oil & gas as well as uranium, gold and coal. Co-head Askar Moukhitdinov is the main Kazakhstan-based contact and is experienced in oil and gas matters. New York-based co-head Eric Gilioli has been involved in major, nationally recognised energy projects in Kazakhstan, offering expertise in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas as well as advising the Ministry of Energy. Nurlan Mukhitdinov brings to the table a knowledge of civil and subsoil law. Dubai-based Julien Hansen also supports the Kazakhstan practice.
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- ‘Curtis combines world-class arbitration expertise with an exceptional understanding of Kazakhstan’s energy sector and the realities of working with state entities. The team stands out for its strategic precision, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration with in-house counsel.’
Key clients
- Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan
- PSA LLC
- Kazatomprom
- CCGT Turkestan LLP
Work highlights
Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in a UNCITRAL arbitration commenced by a Canadian investor pursuant to the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Canada and the Soviet Union.
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Practice head
Eric Gilioli; Askar Moukhitdinov
Other key lawyers
Nurlan Mukhitdinov; Julien Hansen