Signum Law Firm

Kazakhstan

Analysis

Overview

Signum Law Firm provides legal services in the areas of construction, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, employment, IP and regulatory compliance. Last year the firm engaged in a number of corporate, finance and regulatory projects that affected industry sectors and helped shape law enforcement practice. Managing partner Sofiya Zhylkaidarova has a record of advising oil and gas and mining companies for more than 20 years on strategic acquisitions and various subsoil use issues. 

Client feedback 

“Everything about them is very good – their communication and the provision of services.” – Regulatory  

Ulan Stybayev 

“Good communication skills and timely delivery.”

General business law

Work highlights 

Advised a client on tax matters related to the potential legal consequences and tax liabilities arising out of obtaining a business identification number in Kazakhstan by a non-resident legal entity.

Advising one of Europe's leading financial services groups on granting a $750 million project finance facility to Advaita Trade DMCC to be used to fund prepayments to a Kazakh producer for the delivery of copper products. The facility would be guaranteed by Kazakhmys Holdings.