Yerzhan Shatenov

Construction · Astana · Infrastructure

Construction — Expo-2017

Full-cycle legal support for construction activity connected to the Astana International Exhibition Expo-2017 — licensing, contractor agreements, and permitting at the highest level of construction complexity.

Construction · Astana · Commercial Real Estate

Abu Dhabi Plaza — Development Legal Support

Legal support for Abu Dhabi Plaza — one of Astana's landmark mixed-use developments — covering construction licensing, contractor agreements, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

M&A · Kazakhstan · Industrial

Cross-border M&A — Industrial Acquisition

Leading regulatory and environmental due diligence on a cross-border acquisition of a Kazakhstan industrial facility — compliance review, post-closing obligations, and coordination with international acquirer's counsel.

Corporate · Kazakhstan · Energy / EPC

Chinese EPC Client — Contract Review & Branch Advisory

Advising a Chinese EPC contractor on a Kazakhstan power plant project — service agreement review, legal opinion on foreign branch establishment, and corporate authorisation document requirements.

Corporate · Almaty / Astana · Manufacturing

European Manufacturing Group — Dual-City Coverage

Ongoing corporate and regulatory legal support to a major European manufacturing group with operations across both Almaty and Astana — partner-level coverage across Kazakhstan on employment, compliance, and commercial matters.

Corporate · Kazakhstan / Uzbekistan · Co-Counsel

Chinese Law Firm Co-Counsel — Central Asia

Managing Bond Stone's co-counsel relationship with a major Beijing law firm — coordinating Chinese investor mandates across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan including M&A, corporate structuring, and regulatory advisory.

Construction · Kazakhstan · Commercial

Commercial Construction — High-rise Licensing

Obtaining construction licences for multiple high-complexity commercial developments in Astana — coordinating with the national construction regulator of the time on Class I and Class II construction activity permits.

Real Estate · Astana · Residential

Residential Development — Full Legal Cycle

Full-cycle legal support for a residential development in Astana — land rights, architectural permitting, contractor agreements, unit sale and purchase documentation, and buyer mortgage compliance.

Regulatory · Astana · Foreign Investment

Government Relations — Investment Regulatory

Representing international investor interests in regulatory engagement with Astana-based ministries and state agencies — negotiating on Investment Priority Project status, state grants, and regulatory licensing on behalf of foreign investors.

Employment · Kazakhstan · Manufacturing / Energy

Employment — Expat Workforce Compliance

Advising international companies on Kazakhstan's quota system for foreign workforce — obtaining work permits for senior executives and technical specialists, drafting executive employment agreements, and structuring expat compensation packages compliant with Kazakhstan labour law.

Corporate · Kazakhstan · Joint Venture

JV Formation — International Consortium

Structuring and incorporating a joint venture entity in Kazakhstan between a European strategic investor and a Kazakhstan state-adjacent entity — shareholders' agreement, management structure, governance documents, and regulatory approvals.

AIFC · Astana · Financial Services

AIFC — Entity Formation & Compliance Advisory

Advising international financial services clients on AIFC entity formation and AFSA regulatory compliance from Bond Stone's Astana office — coordinating directly with AFSA on licensing and regulatory correspondence.