GRATA International has maintained the excellent standing in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025
GRATA International has maintained the excellent standing in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide, securing rankings across all practices assessed in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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Azerbaijan: General Business Law – Band 3
GRATA International’s Baku office, ranked in Band 3, is recognized for its strong reputation in corporate, commercial, and banking work. Clients highlight the team’s exceptional capabilities in managing intricate legal challenges.
Ummi Jalilova, Managing Partner (Band 3) is known for her expertise in corporate and project mandates as well as employment matters. "She demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex legal issues and provides insightful guidance tailored to our business needs."
Kazakhstan:
Corporate and Finance – Band 2
Kazakhstan Corporate and Finance teams are lauded for supporting high-value inbound project financing and providing regional expertise in M&A, natural resources, and banking. “An impressive regional practice providing local law, regulatory and due diligence support to international financial institutions involved in high-value inbound project financing in Kazakhstan”.
Shaimerden Chikanayev, Partner (Band 3) is know for his work on asset acquisition and project finance matters and is regularly seen advising both domestic and multinational lenders. Clients note his “strong knowledge in critical areas”.
Marina Kahiani, Partner (Band 3) often advises on transactional matters, including financing as well as licensing acquisition for regulatory activities. "Marina is quick in providing whole and comprehensive feedback that answers questions that the client has not even thought of asking."
Igor Lukin, Partner, (Band 4) advises clients on global acquisitions, registration of transfer of shares, market entry as well as internal restructuring of their operations in Kazakhstan. "If you need something done quickly and professionally, Igor is the person to go to."
Dispute Resolution - Band 2
The researchers commend the Kazakhstani Dispute resolution practice for strong expertise in commercial disputes in Kazakhstan, including debt recovery, contractual and shareholder disputes as well as regulatory cases.
Askar Konysbayev who leads the practice is in Band 4. He assists domestic and foreign corporates on commercial disputes while also offering Kazakh law advice on international litigation and arbitration cases, including banking and construction matters.
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 3
Active in M&A, joint ventures, and subsoil issues, the team is noted for delivering results-oriented legal services.
Almat Daumov (Band 4) heads the firm's natural resources team. He works with a range of major international clients in the sector and his experience spans M&A, dispute resolution and tax. "Almat effectively solves problems, finds a compromise and helps to prevent the escalation of disputes."
Baizhan Bekzhanov, Partner (Band 4) has extensive experience advising clients on corporate work in the mining and oil sectors, including acquisitions and licensing work. "Baizhan is a brilliant lawyer who is able to arrange effective legal support of complex transactions."
Kyrgyzstan: General Business Law - Band 1
GRATA International Kyrgyzstan is a market-leading law firm which handles a wide range of Kyrgyz law issues, including debt recovery, corporate acquisitions and employment law, IP, data protection and payment regulations. "GRATA International has good knowledge of the local law, and its service is really great."
Nurlan Kyshtobayev, Partner (Band 1) leads the office alongside Elvira Maratova, Partner (Band 3), both are known for their deep local knowledge and client-focused service.
Tajikistan: General Business Law - Band 1
The Dushanbe office excels in advising financial organizations and international law firms on banking, corporate, tax, and labor matters. The team demonstrates “a strong understanding of business needs and the commercial context”.
Kamoliddin Mukhamedov, Partner (Band 1) offers particular expertise in finance transactions and is also well placed to advise on corporate and employment law matters in Tajikistan. "He has a deep understanding of labour laws and effectively communicates complex legal concepts in an easy to understand manner."
Bahodur Nurov, Senior Associate (Band 1) assists companies with corporate law issues, as well as issues linked to advertising and personal data.
Uzbekistan: General Business Law - Band 1
GRATA International team in Tashkent deservely holds a place in Band 1. The team specializes in transactional legal work in Uzbekistan, assisting international clients with corporate structuring, tax, employment and commercial matters. “The lawyers are fully aware of the key legal, business and commercial developments in the market."
Bakhodir Jabborov, Managing Partner (Band 2) advises an impressive domestic and international clientele on matters in Uzbekistan's legal market, including major corporations from the oil and gas, mining and consumer goods sectors. "Bakhodir is a very experienced lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and always supportive."
Nodir Yuldashev, Partner (Band 1) assists clients with high-value, cross-border corporate, energy and real estate matters. "Nodir always stands by for any urgent matter, and provides targeted and professional advice."
Atabek Sharipov, Partner (Band 3) is particularly well regarded for his handling of cross-border finance transactions, in addition to advising on energy, banking and corporate matters.
Dilorom Yuldasheva, Partner (“Up and Coming”) has notable experience advising on various corporate and project mandates and handles acquisition, investment and financing matters. "Dilorom is very responsive and experienced corporate partner of the firm."
GRATA International’s sustained success in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 is a testament to regional leadership and unwavering commitment to client service.
