Dear colleagues and partners, We’re pleased to present the new edition of GRATA International Insights. In this issue, our legal experts share updates on recent legislative developments and offer practical analysis across various areas of law. You will also find highlights of the firm’s recent involvement in key legal events. |
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| GRATA International presents a comparative overview of land rights for foreign investors in Belarus, Mongolia, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. The publication explores the legal frameworks regulating the acquisition, lease, and use of land by foreign entities across these jurisdictions. Read more→ |
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| We are pleased to announce that Wajdi Mohamad & Company, Advocates & Solicitors has joined GRATA International as an associate office in Malaysia. Based in Kuala Lumpur which is the capital city of Malaysia, Wajdi Mohamad & Company (“WCO”) is a well-established full-service law firm founded in 2009 by Mr. Wajdi Mohamad, an experienced practitioner with over two decades of legal practice. Mr. Wajdi has built a strong reputation for his work in corporate disputes, insolvency litigation, and commercial matters. |
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| GRATA International in Asialaw Profiles 2025 Rankings We are pleased to announce that GRATA International has once again been recognized by Asialaw Profiles as one of Asia’s leading law firms. This prestigious legal directory highlights firms and professionals that demonstrate outstanding client service and deep market expertise across the region. Asialaw Profiles commended GRATA International for its significant contributions to major natural resources projects, particularly in the mining and oil & gas sectors. |
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On 12 November 2025, Lyazzat Zhilkibagarova, Senior Associate at GRATA International (Almaty), will speak at the EUROBAK Tax Committee webinar on the topic: “Recent Administrative Practice on Beneficial Ownership Test and MLI Application.” |
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Starting from 2026, Kazakhstan will implement a new Tax Code that will reshape the taxation landscape — introducing new rates, digitalization, VAT automation, and enhanced control. Electronic invoices, online cash registers, and updated accounting requirements will become part of the new system. On 10 November 2025, the Kazakhstan Accounting Forum will take place - one of the country’s largest professional events bringing together experts in taxation and financial regulation. |
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On 9–11 October 2025, the large-scale business event New Vision Forum, bringing together industry leaders from across the globe was held. Dmitry Samigullin, Managing Partner of GRATA International (Samara), and Samat Daumov, Partner and Director of GRATA International (Astana), spoke at the session “Building Reliable Partnerships in Business.” Yerzhan Yessimkhanov, Partner of GRATA International (Almaty) became one of the speakers at the leading Central Asian business forum — New Vision Forum. During the session dedicated to the impact of artificial intelligence on the professions of the future, Yerzhan, together with Stuart Lacey, CEO of the American AI company Labrynth, discussed issues of AI regulation and its influence on the labor market. |
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GRATA International Turkmenistan Held Business Seminar “Why Every Business Needs a Lawyer”
On 31 October 2025, GRATA International Turkmenistan successfully held a business seminar titled “Why Every Business Needs a Lawyer” at the “Iş Nokady” Co-working Center in Ashgabat. The event brought together over 70 participants, including entrepreneurs, company executives, and representatives of various industries. The seminar aimed to raise awareness among business professionals in Turkmenistan about the importance of legal support for sustainable business operations and risk prevention. |
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Aigerim Bikmaz, Partner at GRATA International (Ankara office), Co-founder of the BETA Law Office, took part in a meeting with Mr. Mikalai Barysievich, Director General of the National Centre for Marketing of the Republic of Belarus (NCMPS). The meeting, held at the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) premises in Zafertepe, served as an introduction and a platform for discussing potential areas of cooperation between Turkey and Belarus. |
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GRATA International Turkmenistan is pleased to announce that Ikbal Said Alauddin, Managing Partner of Hukuk Consulting, an associated office of GRATA International in Turkmenistan, has become a member of the Turkic Arbitration Association (TAA) - a leading professional network uniting arbitration practitioners across the Turkic region. |
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We are pleased to announce that GRATA International (China) has been recognised as a Notable Firm in the IFLR1000 China 2025 rankings. This recognition highlights the firm’s strong expertise and significant contribution to financial and corporate law, as well as its influential role in the legal market of China. Inclusion in the IFLR1000 reflects GRATA International’s reputation for handling complex legal matters and providing high-quality services to international clients. |
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On October 31, the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable 2025 (KGIR-2025) took place in Astana — the Republic of Kazakhstan’s key investment event, held annually under the leadership of the Prime Minister since 2017. Ruslan Byurabekov, Counsel at GRATA International (Astana),spoke at the panel session: “From Innovation to Sustainability: How the AIFC Shapes Kazakhstan’s Modern Investment Climate.” Ainura Takeyeva, Counsel, and Gani Sagimbekov, Senior Associate at GRATA International attended the forum as delegates. |
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