Dr Gulnur Nurkeyeva Receives Certificate of Appreciation from Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy

Dr Gulnur Nurkeyeva Receives Certificate of Appreciation from Hong Kong Department of Justice as Guest Speaker at Legal Training Programme

Dr Gulnur Nurkeyeva, Managing Partner and Head of China Office at GRATA International, was invited as a guest speaker to the Legal Practical Training Course for Chinese Enterprises Going Overseas, held in Hong Kong from 11 to 17 October 2026. Organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy under the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the programme brought together more than 30 senior legal professionals. Participants included general counsel, chief compliance officers and heads of legal and compliance departments of leading Chinese enterprises such as Power China, Sinopec, SAIC Motor, CRRC Corporation and China Telecom.

On 14 October, Dr Nurkeyeva spoke at the dialogue session “Regional Focus: Central Asia,” moderated by Professor the Honourable Priscilla Leung, GBS, JP. Drawing on her extensive experience advising Chinese state-owned enterprises, Fortune 500 companies and major banks on transactions and disputes in Kazakhstan and across Central Asia, she shared her practical perspective on the legal landscape for Chinese investment in the region and on resolving cross-border disputes there. She was joined on the panel by her GRATA International colleague Elvira Maratova, Partner in Kyrgyzstan, and by Aigoul Kenjebayeva, Partner at Dentons.

In recognition of her contribution, Dr Nurkeyeva received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy for her dedication and invaluable contributions as Guest Speaker. The certificate was signed by Paul T K Lam, GBS, SC, JP, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

During the programme, Dr Nurkeyeva also took part in official visits to the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), the High Court of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Bar Association, gaining first-hand insight into Hong Kong’s judiciary, legal profession and role as a centre for international dispute resolution.

Dr Nurkeyeva’s participation reflects GRATA International’s long-standing commitment to supporting Chinese businesses in Central Asia, as well as the firm’s close engagement with Hong Kong’s international legal community. GRATA International is proud of Dr Nurkeyeva’s achievement and congratulates her on this well-deserved recognition.