Commercial, corporate and M&A

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Client Satisfaction

Boasting a large team experienced in corporate matters and business transactions, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represents a broad range of clients including corporates, investment banks and equity funds in cross-border M&A and divestitures in various industry sectors such as energy, transportation and agriculture. The practice works alongside transactional lawyers based across the globe, including in London and Singapore, to provide a full service for global and Kazakhstan-based clients. Managing partner Aset Shyngyssov leads the corporate and business transactions team and has led on numerous M&As for clients in the industrials and food and beverage economic sectors. Bakhytzhan Kadyrov and Asem Bakenova are also key individuals from the firm, both of whom play an active role in M&A deals.

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Testimonials

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'The firm has a great client-focused approach. They really care about our company's deals and take the time to understand the challenges. Their careful advice and willingness to solve problems show how dedicated they are to help.'
'The people I work with at the firm really stand out because of their strong analytical skills and expertise in corporate law and energy. They can break down complex issues and give clear, practical advice, which makes them better than their competitors.'
'I especially appreciate Asem Bakenova and Aset Shyngyssov's contributions. Their strategic thinking and helpful recommendations were key in finalizing our contract with partners. Overall, their analytical skills and dedication to client success make this team unique and effective in handling challenges in the corporate and energy sectors.'

Key clients

Wabtec Corporation
ArcelorMittal
Compass Group
Power International Holding
PSA Eagle
Astana Group
Ordabassy Group
Oriental Sunrise Corp
ERC Holding (Energy Resource Caspian Holdings)
Tiryaki Agro Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret
UBS Switzerland
Ginkgo Bioworks
Yildirim International Investment Holding
River Acquisition
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Asian Development Bank
Arm Wind
Shubarkol Premium
Alarko Holding
doTERRA

Work highlights

Advised ArcelorMittal on the sale of its Kazakhstan subsidiaries.
Represented PSA Eagle Pte. Ltd. in a major strategic cross-border joint venture with KTZ Express JSC.
Advised EBRD and ADB on the secured financing of Almaty Power Plants JSC.

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