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2025 Edition
General business law (asialaw)
Outstanding
20 firms ranked
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Outstanding

Aequitas (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Grata International (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Highly recommended

Sayat Zholshy & Partners (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Signum Law Firm (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Unicase (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Zan Hub (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Recommended

Artyushenko & Partners (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Bolotov & Partners (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Integrites (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Legalmax IP Law Firm (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Linkage & Mind (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Verum (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Notable

Ernst & Young Kazakhstan (asialaw)
1 practice area
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KPMG Law Kazakhstan (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Legit Advocates' Bureau (asialaw)
1 practice area
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MG Partners (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Olympex Advisers (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Redbrick Law Firm (asialaw)
1 practice area
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S&O IP (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Industry Sector: Energy (asialaw)
Highly recommended
9 firms ranked
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Outstanding

Signum Law Firm (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Unicase (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Highly recommended

Aequitas (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Grata International (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Recommended

Olympex Advisers (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Sayat Zholshy & Partners (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Notable

Linkage & Mind (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Verum (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Industry Sector: Infrastructure (asialaw)
Recommended
7 firms ranked
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Aequitas (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Grata International (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Olympex Advisers (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Sayat Zholshy & Partners (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Signum Law Firm (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Unicase (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Zan Hub (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Industry Sector: Oil and gas (asialaw)
Recommended
6 firms ranked
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Recommended

Aequitas (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Grata International (asialaw)
3 practice areas
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Integrites (asialaw)
1 practice area
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Olympex Advisers (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Signum Law Firm (asialaw)
2 practice areas
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Unicase (asialaw)
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Overview

Grata International is ranked Outstanding in general business law. The firm has been especially active in the natural resources sector in the past year, particularly in mining, and oil and gas. Partner Yerzhan Yessimkhanov has extensive experience in the areas of construction, infrastructure, real estate and telecommunications. 

Client feedback 

Galiya Mukhanbet 

"Mukhanbet demonstrates good coordination, is easy to communicate with, and shows professional skill." 

Linked Reviews
Energy (asialaw)

Work highlights 

Advised Yuanzhou Mining on its $20 million acquisition of a gold ore deposit in Kazakhstan, serving as local counsel. The firm conducted comprehensive due diligence, led negotiations and secured regulatory approvals while navigating complex requirements for Chinese investment in the mining sector. The transaction established important precedents for foreign investment in Kazakhstan's strategic industries, particularly regarding regulatory compliance and governmental clearance for Chinese investors in the subsoil sector. 

Key clients 

OJSC KazStroyService (KSS), Petro China, Yildirim Holding, Zhenhua Oil 

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