IFLR1000 Rankings 2025: AEQUITAS Strengthens Its Position Among Leading Law Firms in Central Asia

We are pleased to announce that the international research agency IFLR1000 has released the results of the IFLR1000 2025 rankings for Central Asia. This year, AEQUITAS once again demonstrated its strong standing in the international legal market, confirming its status as one of the most respected and stable law firms in Kazakhstan.

According to the latest edition, AEQUITAS is recommended in the following practice areas:

• M&A – Tier 2 • Capital Markets – Tier 3 • Banking & Finance – Tier 3 • Project Development – Tier 3

The outstanding professional achievements of the firm’s lawyers were also highlighted:

• Olga Chentsova, Managing Partner, has been recognized again as a Highly Regarded Lawyer in Energy & Infrastructure and Project Development, and has been included in the elite IFLR1000 Women Leaders ranking.

• Yelena Manayenko, Partner and Head of M&A, has also been recognized as a Highly Regarded Lawyer in Banking and M&A.

• This year, the firm is proud to note that one of AEQUITAS’s Senior Associates Kirill Greshnikov has been distinguished as a Rising Star in M&A, reflecting the firm’s continuous commitment to nurturing exceptional talent and growing the next generation of legal leaders.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients and partners for their trust and valuable feedback, which directly contributed to these high rankings.

Please click here to see the results of the research.