For more than 30 years GRATA International Law Firm has been cooperating with international companies in all spheres of economy, contributing to the organization and successful conduct of their activities in the Eurasian region. We offer our clients a full range of legal services.
The high quality of our services and recognition by our clients is confirmed by the ratings of such international publications as Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyers.
By providing our clients with customized legal solutions for their business, in accordance with the requirements of the legislation, we have developed a unique experience in the field of organization and legal support of business in the industrial and commercial sector. Our ability to offer the best value for money in terms of legal services, knowledge of local legislation and law enforcement practice allows us to assist our clients in controlling their costs and obtaining the most effective advice.
Our firm is a partnership and team spirit, creativity and energy, which distinguish GRATA International’s style of work. Continuous self-improvement and unwavering commitment to success are the key to our firm's development strategy. GRATA International team of specialists consists of more than 220 highly qualified lawyers with extensive experience in quick and professional resolution of legal issues of any complexity.
We provide full legal support on the following issues:
Corporate Law
- Corporate Structure
- Antitrust Issues
- Obtaining a preliminary approval from the antimonopoly authority on terms and conditions of agreements and other documents that restrict or may restrict competition
- Development/review of policies on choice of counterparties and commercial policies with a view of antitrust law and tax authorities' requirements
- Legal Due Diligence of the Acquisition and Sale of Company Shares/ Assets
- Legal Support on M&A Transactions
Commercial Law
- Development and review of distribution, sale and purchase, agency, provision of works, rendering of services and other agreements
- Legal due diligence of candidates for distributorship/ dealership and other counterparties
- Advising on goods’ import and circulation requirements
- Advising on compliance with regulations related to advertising, marketing, sponsorship and other similar activities
- Advising on compliance with product labeling and packaging requirements
Labour Law
- HR legal due diligence
- Development of labour policies
- Advising on employment of foreign citizens
- Advising on termination of employment
- Advising on compliance with labour law requirements
- Company Registration
- Development of legal entity’s constituent documents documents
- Registration of legal entities, branches and representative offices
- Registration of amendments and additions to constituent documents
Finance and Securities
- Financial and currency regulation
- Foreign direct investment
- Financial leasing
- Debt restructuring
- Bankruptcy
Tax Law
- Appealing the results of a tax audit
- Tax disputes
- Corporate taxation and tax planning
- Tax due diligence
- VAT refunds
Litigation
- Litigation in state courts
- International arbitration
- Enforcement of decisions of Kazakhstan courts
- Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
- Legal support during inspections of state authorities.
Customs Law
- Advising on customs regulation issues
- Legal support during inspections of customs authorities
- Appealing the results of customs inspections
- Customs due diligence
- Inclusion and registration of intellectual property objects in the customs register
- Customs disputes.
Licenses and Permits
- Advising on licensing issues
- Obtaining and renewal of licenses
- Obtaining permits, consulting on permits
- Advising on sanitary and epidemiological requirements
Intellectual Property
- Pre-trial protection of intellectual property rights
- Registration of intellectual property rights
- Disputes on intellectual property rights.
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