AEQUITAS provides a range of services, including advising on derivatives transactions and a range of financing matters. The group is adept in issues relating to securities markets, providing guidance to clients on shares and commodities. The head of the practice is Yelena Manayenko, who advises clients on the structuring of local and international transactions, the drafting and coordination of commercial contracts, and a range of other agreements. Yekaterina Khamidullina is experienced in financing matters and offers expertise in AIFC law. Zhandaulet Sholanov has left the firm.
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- ‘Specialised expertise: The team brings deep, niche knowledge in infrastructure finance, cross-border M&A, ESG compliance allowing them to deliver highly tailored solutions.'
- ‘Depth of experience: Most AEQUITAS lawyers have over a decade of legal practice, with many having contributed directly to the development of Kazakhstan’s legal framework.'
Key clients
- China Huadian Corporation Ltd
- Chevron Direct Investment Fund Ltd.
- DAI Global
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Work highlights
Supporting a transaction (on the part of an investor) involving the acquisition by China Huadian Corporation Ltd. of the Kazakhstan company Tesis LLP.
Supporting Chevron Direct Investment Fund Ltd. in a transaction involving subscription to additionally issued shares of RMK Limited and VES Limited – holdings owning operating companies in Kazakhstan.
Advising a major US company implementing USAID projects in Kazakhstan on the key requirements of the Kazakhstan legislation applicable to its activities, including, among other things, issues of corporate, tax and labour law.
Practice head
Yelena Manayenko
Other key lawyers
Tair Kulteleev; Kirill Greshnikov; Almagul Agadil