AEQUITAS assists clients in major tax matters, ranging from local and international tax dispute advice, to supporting domestic and foreign clients in tax registration, completion and policy compliance. The group has particular aptitude acting for clients in the oil and gas and pharma sectors. Co-leading the practice are Yuliya Chumachenko, Yelena Manayenko, and Larissa Yemelyanova. Anton Alexeyev is an expert in the field.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Exceptional research and practical background, extremely experienced team. The questions raised were covered in full, the consultants even went outside the scope and the direct questions and considered it as a complex matter, which allowed us to have a more complete opinion. ’
- ‘Exceptional research and practical background, extremely experienced team. Have not yet found any other consultant in Kazakhstan that fulfils the needs of our business in such quality, terms and decent approach.’
- ‘The practice is unique in its combination of deep expertise and a highly client-focused approach. The team is professional, fast, and responsive, always delivering practical solutions under tight deadlines.’
Key clients
- B1 - Consult
- Herbalife Kazakhstan
- TotalEnergies Marketing Kazakhstan
- ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Inc.
- Novartis
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
- Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH
Work highlights
Drafting of a legal opinion for B1-Consult Group containing a detailed position and regulatory substantiation on the issue of obtaining the certificate of origin in Kazakhstan with respect to goods of foreign origin (carbon and graphite products.
Supporting a Herbalife subsidiary in Kazakhstan with the drafting of a review of the key aspects of activities of an independent partner in Kazakhstan.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Yelena Manayenko; Yuliya Chumachenko; Larissa Yemelyanova
Other key lawyers
Anton Alexeyev