Led by firm managing partner Aset Shyngyssov, the finance offering at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Kazakhstan advises corporates, banks, equity funds and sovereign wealth funds across a number of areas including secured financing and cross-border joint ventures. Alongside this, the firm is seen on a number of cross-border transactions in regions including the US, UK, France, UAE and Singapore. Aida Akhmetova represents clients involved in cross-border investments and commercial transactions in Kazakhstan, whereas Asem Bakenova and Bakhytzhan Kadyrov are both noted individuals from the firm. Senior Associate Anna Kornilova joined from Kinstellar LLP .
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Key clients
- EBRD
- Asian Development Bank
- Tiryaki Agro
- Freedom Corp.
- Compass Group
- PSA International Pte Ltd.
- Oppenheimer
- Astana Group
- Bumi Armada
- Wabtec Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised EBRD and ADB on secured financing of a project for replacement of coal by natural gas.
- Instructed by PSA Eagle Pte. Ltd. In connection with a strategic joint venture with Kazakhstan Termir Zholy.
- Advised Oriental Sunrise Corp. Ltd. in an acquisition of 60% operating interest in large onshore Dunga oil field in Kazakhstan from TotalEnergies EP Danmark A/S.
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Aset Shyngyssov