Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited handles a multitude of tax issues, including tax structuring advice, tax and customs disputes, transaction planning and drafting and tax due diligence across the Kazakh and Central Asian region, Head of the practice Igor Kolupayev is on the steering committee of the Tax Working Group of the American Chamber of Commerce and is included in working groups to draft new tax legislation. Managing Partner Azamat Kuatbekov is experienced in litigation and arbitration matters, while Damir Abdrakhmanov joined the firm earlier this year from Rödl & Partner and is knowledgeable in cross-border tax structuring and tax disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Perfect and timely advice.’

  • ‘I would like to thank the following employees for their professionalism and excellent collaboration results: Andrey Yorsh, Kuben Abzhanov, and especially Igor Kolupaev and Gaukhar Myrzabayeva.’

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Key clients

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Pfizer
  • Cummins Inc.
  • Borusan Makina
  • Nelson Petroleum Buzachi B.V.
  • Potential Oil LLP
  • Metro Cash & Carry LLP
  • Andritz AG
  • Aggreko LLP
  • Air Liquide

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Igor Kolupayev

Other key lawyers

Azamat Kuatbekov, Damir Abdrakhmanov