Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited operates a full-service IP and TMT practice, and advises market-leading clients engaged in Kazakhstan projects and for projects spanning the broader Central Asia region, as well as advising public bodies on IP policy. Andrei Yorsh specialises in IP infringement litigation, as well as contributing to IP policies through influential working groups. Nurgul Abdreyeva leverages M&A expertise and understanding of Kazakh laws and regulations on energy and natural resources projects to assist clients entering the Kazakhstan market. Azamat Kuatbekov is experienced in major cross-border transactions which concern multiple areas, including IP.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Key clients

  • British American Tobacco
  • L'Oréal
  • VEON

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Andrei Yorsh
Andrei Yorsh
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

Azamat Kuatbekov; Andrei Yorsh

Other key lawyers

Nurgul Abdreyeva