
GRATA International‘s expertise covers all aspects of matters relating to oil and gas, as well as mining, having represented a range of domestic and high-profile international companies. Team members work closely with legislators to improve investment in natural resources, with team head Almat Daumov a member of the Government Working Group on the Subsoil Use Code and the Mining Committee of the Presidium of the National Business Chamber (Atameken). Baizhan Bekzhanov oversees issues relating to the mining and oil sectors, while Yerbolat Yerkebulanov is experienced in advising clients on subsoil use, as well as regulated procurements within the oil and gas and mining sectors. Maxim Burak has significant expertise in energy based M&A transactions and due diligence within subsoil use.
Key clients
- Sinopec Engineering Group
- Dietsmann Kazakhstan
- OJSC KazStroyService (KSS)
- Great Wall
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Kazakhstan
- Universal Energy Co
- Rio Tinto Exploration Kazakhstan
- Barrick Gold
- Korea National Oil Corporation
- Senimdi Kurylys
- Arras Minerals
- East Star Resources
- Marvel Gold
- Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas (Gulf) FZE
- China Power International Holding
- Yancoal International (Holding)
- China National Nuclear Corporation
Lawyers



Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Almat Daumov, Yerbolat Yerkebulanov, Maxim Burak, Yerzhan Yessimkhanov, Zaira Kaissar, Gulnur Nurkeyeva