AEQUITAS‘s TMT practice has an emphasis on advising market-entering clients within the industry on Kazakhstan law matters, including major international cellular, landline, and postal operators. Their work focus includes licensing, legal advice on the use of modern tech, assisting M&A transactions and performing due diligence. Yelena Manayenko with Yekaterina Khamidullina and Tair Kulteleev lead the practice, with Yuliya Chumachenko providing expertise in personal data protection. Kirill Greshnikov specialises in fintech matters and issues of regulations relating to tech.
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Key clients
- DataArt
- AVATR Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd
Work highlights
Provided comprehensive advice to a Chinese telecommunications corporation, one of the largest telecommunications operators of China providing a wide range of communication services, including landline and mobile communications, Internet access and digital television.
Advising AVATR Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd, in cooperation with Bird & Bird's Beijing office, on the legality of vehicle owners recording photo or video footage, as well as the subsequent use of such recordings for the purpose of protecting the interests of the vehicle owner, including from the perspective of Kazakhstan’s personal data legislation.
Rendered legal support to DataArt, an international company specialising in software development, as part of a project involving acquisition of a company registered in the AIFC.
Lawyers
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
Yelena Manayenko; Yekaterina Khamidullina; Tair Kulteleev
Other key lawyers
Yuliya Chumachenko; Kirill Greshnikov