Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
Led by Askar Moukhitdinov, Astana based Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP acts as a legal advisor of the Republic of Kazakhstan and its state-owned enterprises, and has been involved in high-profile international arbitrations for upstream oil and gas, uranium, gold and construction sectors. Paris-based Peter Wolrich is experienced in investor-state and commercial arbitration proceedings, alongside Geoffroy Lyonnet who has expertise in international commercial arbitrations for a number of different tribunals and chambers. Nurlan Mukhitdinov is noted for his work on major oil and gas projects across Kazakhstan.
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Testimonials
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‘I consider that in respect of the oil and gas arbitration cases I know, the work provided for by the team was of top-quality. The issues dealt with were highly challenging, difficult and complex. One dispute amounted to a number of billions of dollars and was related to various cutting-edge contractual, fiscal, financial and economic issues in regard to interpretation and implementation of petroleum production sharing-contracts and related agreements. ’
- 'Based on my long and global experience in oil and gas matters and considering my interaction with Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (CMP) lawyers, I remain deeply impressed by their efficient and excellent performance.'
‘Their strategic mindset stands out. Rather than approaching disputes reactively, they take a proactive stance. They thoroughly analyze cases, develop innovative strategies, and explore alternative dispute resolution methods to save time and costs. What I appreciate most is their unwavering commitment to clients. They prioritize understanding our goals, providing clear communication, and involving us in decision-making throughout the process.’
‘Their team reflects a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives, which enhances their problem-solving capabilities. They promote a collaborative environment, pooling the strengths of their attorneys to deliver comprehensive solutions.’
Key clients
- Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan
- PSA LLC
- Samruk-Kazyna
- Kazatomprom
Work highlights
- Representing the Republic of Kazakhstan in a UNCITRAL arbitration commenced by a Canadian investor pursuant to the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Canada and the Soviet Union. The case arises from the termination of a contract for the management of a gold mining company. One of the key issues in the case has involved state succession to treaties in public international law, as the applicability to Kazakhstan of the treaty with the Soviet Union has been disputed by the parties.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Askar Moukhitdinov