We help market leaders
expand and scale
in Kazakhstan
and globally

With over 10 years of experience from prestigious Big4 firms such as PwC, KPMG and well known Big Law Firms such as White & Case, and Integrities, we bring you international expertise at accessible rates.

Shakirov Daulet-bi Amirzhanovich
Director at Fatex Law Firm

Doing business
in Kazakhstan

Fatex Law Firm is a full-service, Kazakhstan-based law firm with an international outlook. With offices in Astana and Nur-Sultan, we are strategically positioned to support businesses across Kazakhstan and beyond

up $7.5B deals

advised on a syndicated loan for Central Asia-China gas pipeline financing

9+ years of experience

in corporative law, M&A, capital markets, and litigation

Trusted by top-tier clients

EBRD, Asian Development Bank, and major corporations from China, Turkey, and CIS countries

Services

Legal support in all business matters

Сomprehensive legal support to companies seeking to establish, operate, and thrive within the AIFC jurisdiction

We help clients structure and execute deals seamlessly by minimizing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the full transaction lifecycle

Tailored legal solutions for raising capital through equity and debt markets: public and private offerings, cross-border listings, and securities transactions

Strategic legal advice for domestic and international financial transactions. We support clients across banking, project finance, Islamic finance, and fintech

Handling complex disputes across Kazakhstan and international jurisdictions. We represent businesses, multinational corporations, and individuals

Drafting employment policies, managing workforce challenges, resolving labor disputes, and ensuring compliance with Kazakhstan’s complex labor regulations

Astana International Finance Center
Registration of Holding Company for an international investor specializing in bulk oil trading, storage terminals for oil & petrochemicals, and downstream oil marketing
Structuring & registration of a joint venture under AIFC Law between a Kazakhstani Partner and Holding Company, a leading international group engaged in bulk oil trading
Corporate and M&A
Drafting transactional legal documents for the acquisition of agricultural assets by a market-leading agrochemical company
Drafting strategic financial agreements for a leader in refractory engineering for heavy industry
Capital markets
Preparation of legal opinion for execution of placing agreement, investment agreement, and convertible loan note instrument (US$6.7M CLNs) for a major resource development company
Banking and Finance
Capability statement 3mb

Universal Energy Qazaqstan

Corporate due diligence of >15 companies over a three-year period

Lynk&Co

Development of a memorandum with options to minimize risks associated with concluding a Homologation Agreement

Beko Central Asia

Development of a memorandum on legislative requirements concerning the payment of recycling fees for the imported equipment
Commercial Litigation
Litigation support and confidential dispute resolution for a major consumer electronics brand, a subsidiary of a Fortune Global 500 company, operating globally across dozens of markets
Employment Law
Capability statement 3mb

Universal Energy Qazaqstan

Corporate due diligence of >15 companies over a three-year period

Lynk&Co

Development of a memorandum with options to minimize risks associated with concluding a Homologation Agreement

Beko Central Asia

Development of a memorandum on legislative requirements concerning the payment of recycling fees for the imported equipment

Our clients benefit from the same quality of advice and execution offered by global giants but tailored to Kazakhstan's business landscape

Company registration in the AIFC

Astana International Financial Center, a special legal regime in Kazakhtsan
0%
VAT and Corporate Income Tax till 2066 for certain services
5 years
for С3 employment visa, 
simplified labour conditions
Liberalized currency control
transactions between AIFC members can be in any currency
English Law
the governing law in AIFC
Independent courts
and financial regulation 
in accordance with international standards
Contact us

Highlight cases handled by our lawyers

Client

Development of a services agreement for processing gas from the Kashagan field

The contract was signed with UCC Holding. The project holds a strategic importance for the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Client

Development of a frame agreement with Karachaganak Petroleum Operating

The five-year agreement is aimed at optimizing and expanding the existing facilities and infrastructure of Karachaganak Field.
Client

Development of a FEED agreement with North Caspian Operating Company

The agreement was developed for the Kashagan Slugcatcher Project in Kazakstan.

Team

Based in Astana and Nur-Sultan, we are well-connected with law firms in Europe, Asia, and Americas. For complex international projects, we build multi-disciplinary teams with up to 20 associates involved

Press Center

Practical Challenges of Asset Tracing: How to Overcome Them. Shakirov Daulet-bi spoke at Kazakhstan Legal Forum 2024

September 27, 2024

Practical Challenges of Asset Tracing: How to Overcome Them. Shakirov Daulet-bi spoke at Kazakhstan Legal Forum 2024

September 27, 2024

Practical Challenges of Asset Tracing: How to Overcome Them. Shakirov Daulet-bi spoke at Kazakhstan Legal Forum 2024

September 27, 2024

Practical Challenges of Asset Tracing: How to Overcome Them. Shakirov Daulet-bi spoke at Kazakhstan Legal Forum 2024

September 27, 2024

‘Oil & Gas’: Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the 29th Kazakhstan International Exhibition and Conference

Conferences
September 25, 2024

‘Oil & Gas’: Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the 29th Kazakhstan International Exhibition and Conference

Conferences
September 25, 2024

‘Oil & Gas’: Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the 29th Kazakhstan International Exhibition and Conference

Conferences
September 25, 2024

‘Oil & Gas’: Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the 29th Kazakhstan International Exhibition and Conference

Conferences
September 25, 2024

Rising Stars of Arbitration and Mediation. Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the ICC YAAF event in Almaty

Conferences
September 25, 2024

Rising Stars of Arbitration and Mediation. Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the ICC YAAF event in Almaty

Conferences
September 25, 2024

Rising Stars of Arbitration and Mediation. Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the ICC YAAF event in Almaty

Conferences
September 25, 2024

Rising Stars of Arbitration and Mediation. Shakirov Daulet-bi takes part in the ICC YAAF event in Almaty

Conferences
September 25, 2024