• Acquisition of shares in a subsoil user company (mining sector). The work included drafting SPAs, SHA, charter, corporate decisions, pledge agreements, option agreements to increase the Fund's shares, as well as a package of documents to obtain permission from the competent authority for the transfer of shares and re-registration of the company• Registration of new companies within the AIFC for tax optimization of the subsoil user company’s ownership. Currently, in the process of… Show more • Acquisition of shares in a subsoil user company (mining sector). The work included drafting SPAs, SHA, charter, corporate decisions, pledge agreements, option agreements to increase the Fund's shares, as well as a package of documents to obtain permission from the competent authority for the transfer of shares and re-registration of the company• Registration of new companies within the AIFC for tax optimization of the subsoil user company’s ownership. Currently, in the process of reorganizing the ownership structure of the subsoil user company and preparing an application to the competent authority for the transfer of shares of the subsoil user company to AIFC companies• Re-registration of the AIFC companies due to a change of shareholders and/or entry of new shareholders into the companies’ capital. The work included the development of founding (constituent) documents, corporate decisions, and a package of documents for post-registration activities• Supporting the extension of a contract for the exploration of solid minerals. The work included preparing a package of documents (including a draft addendum), applying to the Geology Committee for a mineralization statement, applying to the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan for a contract extension, attending meetings in the Expert Committee, and negotiating in the Working Group• Legal support of the sale of a land plot in Almaty in favor of a major Kazakhstani developer. Deal value – approximately USD 20 million• Negotiating with various stakeholders (partners, shareholders, contractors, government agencies, etc.) Show less

• Drafted opinions for OFAC to obtain a license to curtail transactions with sanctioned counterparties• Drafted legal memorandums and opinions on ad hoc legal matters (commercial, corporate, energy & natural resources, employment, construction, currency control, antitrust, IT, AIFC law, sanctions, etc.)• Advised on securities offerings under Kazakhstani legislation as well as AIX and KASE rules• Drafted and negotiated off-take and various commercial contracts• Developed a… Show more • Drafted opinions for OFAC to obtain a license to curtail transactions with sanctioned counterparties• Drafted legal memorandums and opinions on ad hoc legal matters (commercial, corporate, energy & natural resources, employment, construction, currency control, antitrust, IT, AIFC law, sanctions, etc.)• Advised on securities offerings under Kazakhstani legislation as well as AIX and KASE rules• Drafted and negotiated off-take and various commercial contracts• Developed a roadmap for obtaining land plots and changing their designated purpose to enable the implementation of major capital projects (Renewable Energy)• Represented Group companies in dispute resolution & litigation and successfully defended their interests in approximately USD 3 million (tax, customs, antitrust, commercial claims) Show less

• Assisted a major Chinese oil and gas corporation in the M&A transaction as part of its global restructuring. Work included preparation and submission of documents to obtain the Kazakhstan Government's permission to alienate a strategic asset (equity stake in a Dutch company)• Drafted AIFC Regulations on Investment Tax Residency Programme. Work included analysis of international practice and AIFC acting law (e.g., AIFC regulations on companies, collective investment scheme… Show more • Assisted a major Chinese oil and gas corporation in the M&A transaction as part of its global restructuring. Work included preparation and submission of documents to obtain the Kazakhstan Government's permission to alienate a strategic asset (equity stake in a Dutch company)• Drafted AIFC Regulations on Investment Tax Residency Programme. Work included analysis of international practice and AIFC acting law (e.g., AIFC regulations on companies, collective investment scheme, etc.)• Performed registration of legal entities under the laws of Kazakhstan and AIFC. Work included drafting founding (constituent) documents and submission documents to registration authorities• Assisted a major French transportation group in the acquisition of shares of a Kazakhstani logistics company. The work included Legal Due Diligence, drafting of SPA, SHA, and re-registration of the company• Advised a major American IT company (Fortune 30) on the regulation of cloud computing in Kazakhstan, as well as providing seminars to Kazakhstani employees Show less

• Assisted a major Chinese agriculture company in the acquisition of shares of a target company. Work included conducting Legal Due Diligence as well as drafting SPA, SHA, charter, and re-registration of the target company. Deal value – approximately USD 5 million• Advised a US-Spanish corporation on matters related to the construction of a roofed boulevard in Astana. Work included drafting SPA, charter, and providing legal memorandums on Kazakhstani legislation• Advised Kazakh Invest… Show more • Assisted a major Chinese agriculture company in the acquisition of shares of a target company. Work included conducting Legal Due Diligence as well as drafting SPA, SHA, charter, and re-registration of the target company. Deal value – approximately USD 5 million• Advised a US-Spanish corporation on matters related to the construction of a roofed boulevard in Astana. Work included drafting SPA, charter, and providing legal memorandums on Kazakhstani legislation• Advised Kazakh Invest National Company on legal matters related to potential and existing investors as well as their possibility to obtain investment incentives. Work included the development of a draft law on improving the investment climate in Kazakhstan• Drafted an Inter-Government Agreement between Kazakhstan and Russia on supporting the construction of a fertilizer plant in the Zhambyl region. Work included drafting legislative acts as well as negotiating with interested governmental authorities Show less

• Assisted the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan during the privatization of three assets valued at over USD 10 million each. Work included conducting Pre-Sale Legal Due Diligence, interacting with potential buyers, and drafting transaction documents• Assisted Spanish investors in the acquisition of a participatory interest in the charter capital of a target company operating in the Renewable Energy sector. Work included Pre-Acquisition Legal Due Diligence of three companies, drafting… Show more • Assisted the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan during the privatization of three assets valued at over USD 10 million each. Work included conducting Pre-Sale Legal Due Diligence, interacting with potential buyers, and drafting transaction documents• Assisted Spanish investors in the acquisition of a participatory interest in the charter capital of a target company operating in the Renewable Energy sector. Work included Pre-Acquisition Legal Due Diligence of three companies, drafting transaction documents (SPA, SHA, etc.), and re-registration of the target company.• Conducted Pre-Sale Legal Due Diligence of a pharmaceutical company• Advised a major American engineering company (Fortune 200) on construction regulation (Abu Dhabi Plaza Project)• Represented clients in dispute resolution & litigation (commercial, IP, media claims) Show less