Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP field a seasoned team in the corporate and business transactions space, representing major corporates, investment banks and sovereign wealth funds across different economic sectors including energy and natural resources alongside the transportation sector. The firm is prevalent in international cross-border transactions across Europe, US and the UAE. Aset Shyngyssov is well regarded for his experience in leading numerous mergers and acquisitions across the region, alongside Bakhytzhan Kadyrov who is focused on M&A, antitrust and other corporate matters. Aida Akhmetova represents clients involved in M&A, cross-border investments and commercial transactions, while senior associate Anna Kornilova joined from Kinstellar LLP in 2023.
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Key clients
- Air Astana
- Wabtec Corporation
- Airbus
- Alstom Transportation
- Aldar Euroasia
- Compass Group
- BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce
- Magnetic Oil
- Kusto Agro
- doTERRA
Work highlights
- 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.
- Instructed by Aldar Euroasia in connection with a series of office and retail lease agreements in Abu Dhabi Plaza in Astana.
- Advised Air Astana in connection with a series of aircraft operating lease agreements from international lessors.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Aida Akhmetova
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Bakhytzhan Kadyrov
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aset Shyngyssov