Practices

Trusted by leading international investment banks from America, Europe, and Asia, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and sovereign entities, our practice guides clients through national and multi-jurisdictional transactions of strategic significance.

Acting as a reliable bridge between local borrowers and foreign lenders, the team structures transactions in jurisdictions where regulatory frameworks often diverge from international financing standards, navigating complex legal environments to deliver financially robust, internationally compliant solutions.

Advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, and regional market players, our practice supports clients in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and operational requirements across Central Asia. From market entry to ongoing compliance, we guide businesses through evolving legal environments and sector-specific regulations.

Our work covers regulatory advisory and procedural guidance, licensing and permits, legal documentation, and compliance verification, as well as legal risk assessments, regulatory landscape analysis, and due diligence. Combining technical precision with practical insight, we deliver clear, actionable recommendations that enable clients to operate confidently and mitigate regulatory risk.

We offer exceptional expertise in corporate services and strategic advice on navigating Central Asia’s legal environment as well as particular strength in complex M&A and private equity transactions, involving cross-border elements and high-value deals.

The team provides full-cycle transaction support, from legal due diligence and deal structuring to drafting and negotiation of transaction documentation, including SPA, SHA, and JVA. We advise on corporate governance frameworks, group restructurings, and shareholder arrangements, as well as regulatory approvals involving antitrust, subsoil use, and strategic assets. Our approach ensures each transaction is structured to achieve the client’s strategic goals with precision and efficiency.

Our Dispute Resolution practice represents clients in complex and high-value disputes across Central Asia, including commercial litigation, international arbitration, and disputes with government authorities and regulators. We act for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private clients in matters requiring strategic positioning, procedural control, and effective advocacy.

The team handles cross-border disputes, court proceedings across all instances, and international arbitration, as well as pre-litigation strategy and negotiated settlements. We advise on recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards, represent clients in disputes involving state bodies, regulatory actions, labour and IP matters, and provide legal opinions and dispute risk assessments under local law. Our approach is precise and outcome-focused, ensuring that clients’ interests are protected at every stage of the dispute lifecycle.

Our practice is at the forefront of landmark and first-of-their-kind projects across Central Asia, advising on some of the region’s most complex and high-profile developments.

The team provides comprehensive support on project development and implementation, project finance and structured financing, and PPP arrangements. We particular focus on energy and natural resources projects, including renewables, as well as construction and infrastructure contracts, land use and subsoil matters. Our work also covers public procurement and tenders, utilities regulation, and government and multilateral advisory, ensuring seamless execution across the full project lifecycle.

Tax practice delivers focused advice on complex tax matters across Central Asia, supporting clients in structuring operations and transactions. We prepare and review calculations across a full spectrum of tax obligations, including corporate income tax (CIT), value-added tax (VAT), withholding tax (WHT), payroll-related taxes, as well as subsoil-use taxes and other mandatory payments.

We provide in-depth analysis of cross-border transactions and international structures, identifying exposure areas and developing practical strategies to mitigate tax risks. Our advice on international taxation reflects both local regulatory frameworks and globally recognised approaches, ensuring alignment with best practices while maintaining operational efficiency.