Corporate Law

“They are very commercial, have hands-on transactional experience, provide great client service and are generally very pleasant to deal with. The quality of advice is consistent and of very high standard – timely, accurate and commercial.” asialaw 2025

“AEQUITAS provides rigorous and professional advice in a short time.” Chambers 2026

“Specialised expertise: The team brings deep, niche knowledge in infrastructure finance, cross-border M&A, ESG compliance allowing them to deliver highly tailored solutions.” The Legal 500 2026

AEQUITAS corporate law practice started with the adoption of the young Kazakhstan's legislative acts on legal entities, as well as with the establishment of Kazakhstan's first joint ventures with foreign capital participation in 1993.

The firm has developed and successfully tested in practice the provisions of internal corporate documents helping to resolve dead-end situations and overcome legislative gaps in the field of corporate relations. AEQUITAS lawyers are advising clients on their day-to-day operating matters and providing all-round legal support in large transactions.

Certain firm's corporate projects may be called unique. AEQUITAS has acquired and treasures invaluable experience of legal support to leading local companies coming to list on the London Stock Exchange and Kazakhstan Stock Exchange.

AEQUITAS was the law firm to render legal support in the establishment of Kazakh subsidiaries and representative offices of METRO Cash & Carry, MARS Overseas Holdings Inc., Mitsubishi Corporation, Playrix, Caterpillar, Havas, Johnson & Johnson, Kingston Technology Company, and others.

AEQUITAS partners have participated in the development of the most important acts in the Republic of Kazakhstan's corporate legislation, such as the Civil Code, Law on Limited and Additional Liability Partnerships and Law on Joint Stock Companies.

AEQUITAS has been repeatedly recognized as one of the leading law firms of Kazakhstan by international ranking agencies, such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Lexology Index, asialaw Profiles, and IFLR1000. AEQUITAS Managing Partner, Yelena Manayenko, has been specifically distinguished in corporate law and M&A as an expert possessing profound experience in the support of local and cross-border transactions, corporate structuring, and legal due diligence.

Services

• Project concept development and advice to choose the best form of incorporation for businesses in Kazakhstan.
• Comprehensive support in the establishment (creation) of legal entities and structural subdivisions, including preparation of all necessary corporate and foundation documents, registrations with governmental agencies, opening of bank accounts and other required actions.
• Drafting and preparation of any and all corporate documents in accordance with the Kazakh legislation requirements and current practice.
• Development of corporate governance system and adaptation of management systems used in foreign jurisdictions to local statutory requirements.
• Advice on, and legal support to, corporate procedures, including convening and holding the meetings of shareholders and limited liability partnership participants, changing the amount of charter capital, issue of securities, acquisition of shares and participation interests in Kazakh companies, payment of dividends and resolution of corporate disputes.
• Advice and legal support in legal entities’ bankruptcy and liquidation.