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GRATA International is well regarded for its coverage of complex cross-border M&A projects, including landmark acquisitions involving banks and multinational professional services firms. The team has also been active in the creation of joint ventures, with corporate and M&A department head Igor Lukin taking an active role in the creation of a joint venture with leading commodity trading companies in Germany. Lukin is also active in high-value transactions and acquisitions, especially in the energy and resources sector.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Able to explain the challenges of operating in Kazakhstan in a clear and concise manner.'

  • 'They go above and beyond in negotiating challenges.’

  • ‘Igor Lukin is very responsive and always willing to help.’

  • ‘They have a very professional team and always provide very practical legal opinions. You can always go to Grata when you need legal services and they will never let you down.’

  • ‘Aigul Sabyr and Igor Lukin are the two partners in charge of our assigned works. They always respond very quickly with practical as well as precise methods for your queries.’

  • ‘The GRATA team is fantastic to work with, and team members are pragmatic, and technically excellent.’

  • ‘Igor Lukin is very knowledgeable, responsive and commercial. He made it easy to understand and navigate complex legal issues. I would not hesitate to instruct Igor going forwards on any Kazakh M&A matters.’

  • ‘Very responsive team with exceptional expertise in adjusting local laws to the international practices.’

Key clients

  • Barrick Gold Corporation
  • HMS Bergbau
  • Qlik Technologies
  • China ZhenHua Oil
  • Siemens
  • Food Empire Holdings
  • Middlebury College
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • Procter & Gamble
  • H&M

Work highlights

  • Advised Barrick Gold Corporation on various matters related to the incorporation of a subsidiary in Kazakhstan.
  • Advised HMS Bergbau AG on $700 million acquisition of a Kazakhstan lithium business.
  • Advised China ZhenHua Oil on the sale of a Kazakhstan oil company.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Igor Lukin

Other key lawyers

Aigul Sabyr