White & Case Kazakhstan LLP is active in handling a broad range of services for clients in the mining and oil and gas sectors, including cross-border transactions, M&A, dispute resolution and international arbitration. The team works closely with its global antitrust practice and economic sanctions team to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ service, with practice head Maxim Telemtayev specialising in commercial transactions in the energy sector. Zangar Nogaibay and Chingiz Kraibekov are further key names.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team stand out from the competition with their top notch knowledge of the energy business, and ability to advise on projects in Central Asia.’
  • ‘Very experienced in oil and gas matters, the Kazakh regulatory environment and the cross-border implications of transactions.’

  • ‘Maxim Telemtayev is knowledgeable and plugged in to all the relevant officials and institutions in Kazakhstan.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maxim Telemtayev

Other key lawyers

Zangar Nogaibay, Chingiz Kraibekov