Success of our clients is our foundation

Goldberg & Gilmore

Law firm

About us

Key facts

Our team consists of high-caliber professionals, including tax and legal experts with over ten years of experience working for the Big Four and international law firms.

Our clients are leaders in all sectors of the economy, including telecom, construction, energy and resources, FMCG, IT, finance, shipping, logistics, and pharmaceuticals (including MAH transfer
legal support).

We value one another and are dedicated to supporting our clients from their inception in
Kazakhstan through to their long-term success.

Key practices

Civil & Corporate Law
Advisory & Regulatory
- Comprehensive advice on civil and corporate law.
- Expertise in construction, real estate, licensing, and securities.
- Specialized guidance on PPP and subsoil use laws.
Contractual Expertise
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
- Specializations: SPAs, employment agreements, and construction contracts (EPC and FIDIC).
Corporate Structure
- Formation and registration of legal entities.
- Drafting and negotiating foundational agreements and bylaws.
Labour Law
HR Documentation & Drafting
Drafting of all HR-related documentation in Kazakh, English, and Russian.

Preparation of bilingual employment agreements (English/Kazakh, Russian/Kazakh, or English/Russian).

Advisory & Compliance We provide expert guidance on the full spectrum of labor issues:
- Employment Life Cycle: Termination of labor relations, redundancies, and disciplinary actions.
- Global Mobility: Employee secondments and work permit procurement for expatriate staff.
- Workplace Safety: Comprehensive advice on health and safety regulations in the workplace.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We offer strategic legal support across the entire lifecycle of a dispute, from initial risk assessment to final judgment.
- Representation: Defending client interests in civil and administrative cases (specializing in tax and labor disputes) before state bodies and national courts.
- Case Analysis: Detailed legal assessment of disputes and the drafting of comprehensive claims and procedural documentation.
- International Arbitration: Professional representation in complex, high-stakes international arbitration proceedings.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Resolving disputes through efficient mediation and negotiation to protect our clients' commercial interests.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
We provide end-to-end support for complex domestic and cross-border transactions, ensuring our clients' interests are protected at every stage of the deal.

Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Conduct thorough legal due diligence of target companies and assets to identify potential liabilities and risks.
Transaction Structuring & Advisory
- Strategic advice on M&A structuring, including full compliance with antimonopoly (antitrust) and currency regulations.
Documentation & Negotiation
- Drafting and negotiating Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and ancillary transaction documents.
- Preparation and rigorous analysis of all necessary closing documentation to ensure a seamless execution.
Finance & Investments
We provide strategic legal counsel to international and domestic investors, ensuring their capital is deployed efficiently and in full compliance with local regulations.

Investment Structuring
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Comprehensive advice on entering the Kazakhstan market, including the legalities of joint ventures and corporate acquisitions.
- Strategic Partnerships: Structuring and negotiating complex joint venture agreements to protect investor interests.
Regulatory & Financial Compliance
- Banking & Finance: Expert guidance on banking legislation, lending requirements, and financial services regulations.
- Currency & Antitrust: Navigating currency control regulations and obtaining necessary antitrust (antimonopoly) clearances for investment projects.
- Tax Optimization: Strategic tax law advice to ensure fiscal efficiency for cross-border investments.

Meet our partners

Dr. Daulet Izbanov

DBA/LLM/MPA
Managing Partner at Goldberg & Gilmore LLP
daulet.izbanov@goldberggilmore.com

Daulet specializes in representing clients in complex civil and corporate litigation. He brings extensive cross-sector expertise to the firm, having advised industry leaders in construction, agriculture, fintech, renewable energy, and media. Read more…
Dr. Assel Kulisheva

DBA/LLM/LPC
Partner at Goldberg & Gilmore LLP
akulisheva@goldberggilmore.com

Assel is a highly versatile legal expert with a career spanning senior roles at "Big Four" firms, international law firms, and the Astana International Exchange (AIX). Her practice sits at the intersection of Capital Markets, Tax Litigation, and Multi-billion-dollar Energy projects. Read more…

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