Dentons guides companies through all aspects of design and construction work, from initial land use planning and zoning to construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance. The team is experienced in handling matters for a diverse client base including some of the world’s renowned construction and development companies, owners and developers. Birzhan Zharasbayev is the managing partner of the Astana office and has expertise covering real estate, construction and infrastructure, having acted as a lead lawyer on several major infrastructure and development projects. Bogdan Piskorskiy is noted for his in-depth knowledge of the industry alongside having advised on a wide range of complicated and prominent transactions in the private sector.

Led by Yerzhan Yessimkhanov, Almaty-based GRATA International advises global and local construction and infrastructure companies in Kazakhstan in connection with complex infrastructure projects in the region. Darya Zhanysbayeva, a new partner promotion, has extensive experience on transactions with real estate property and EPC contracts, whereas Gleb Yevseyev is knowledgeable in residential property management. Arsen Mir is noted for his work for foreign clients looking for Kazakh real estate.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP are a leading firm in the real estate and construction market within Kazakhstan, having represented corporate clients, real estate companies and investment banks, with the team having over two decades of experience within the region and the broader Central Asia and Caspian region. Aset Shyngyssov heads the practice and has led in numerous deals in the region, including large infrastructure and real estate projects, cross-border financings, and capital markets transactions. Bakhytzhan Kadyrov  has experience in the hotel management and hospitality projects, serving both owners and hotel managers on various Kazakhstan law matters.

AEQUITAS provides legal support to the construction of infrastructure projects. The team is led by Ardak Idayatova, who specialises in all-round support to major projects, including representing foreign investors, international development banks and foreign contractors.

Artyushenko & Partners Boutique Law Firm is a real estate and construction boutique law firm in Kazakhstan with a focus on construction, development, investing and operating of real estate, dealing with property issues, litigation and arbitration. Andrey Artyushenko leads the practice and is on the Almaty City Community Board, acting as an expert in real estate matters alongside participating in city regulations development, and construction legislation redevelopment.

Unicase Law Firm has a diverse portfolio of expertise covering real estate, construction and land law advice, with the team actively advising on resolving real estate disputes, performing real estate due diligence, and structuring real estate acquisition deals. Founder of the firm Saniya Perzadayeva  is recognised in infrastructure and PPP, alongside having a track record of leading high profile construction and project finance matters. Raushana Chaltabayeva advised multinational clients and financial institutions in energy and infrastructure project development across Central Asia, while Nurlan Kubenov has a track record in infrastructure and PPP projects. Ayana Unerbayeva and Sanzhar Amangeldy are other key names in the team.

Led by Alexey Abramov and Assel Kazbekova, KPMG Tax&Advisory LLC is focused on the analysis and development of real estate investment strategies including all aspects such as property purchase, leasing, construction and joint ventures alongside providing guidance on tenancy law and assisting with the drafting and examination of lease contracts.

Led by managing partner Vitaliy Vodolazkin, Sayat Zholshy & Partners focus on structuring large-scale development projects and securing project financing, which is helped by their banking practice to combine the ability to negotiate with banks on real estate financing and lending projects. Alongside this, the team have experience in distressed assets and real estate due diligence, including verifying and validating the legal status of properties prior to their acquisition and advising on risk mitigation.