Astana International Financial Centre

A specialized law firm offering clients consulting services in complex investment projects and non-standard situations

A licensed Ancillary Service Provider in the AIFC.

IPLC in the AIFC

AIFC's new legal environment
IPLC's previous solid approach

IPLC’s AIFC practice brings together legal, regulatory and strategic support for businesses operating within the Astana International Financial Centre.

Our work combines an understanding of Kazakhstan law, AIFC Law and the practical implementation of corporate, investment and cross-border projects.

Our approach

From an idea and structure to a working project
A good structure is not only a sum of elements and interactions, but a clear, manageable and genuinely workable system for business.

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01Understand the real task

We delve into the client's idea, problem and objective. We verify the initial request and determine the task that truly needs to be solved.

02Verify the entire model

We analyse the legal, regulatory, tax, financial, managerial and operational implications of the proposed solution.

03Structure the solution

We propose workable structural options drawing on legal practice, managerial and project experience, engaging specialised experts where needed.

04Implement the structure

We prepare the documents, guide the approvals and help implement the chosen model up to its actual launch.

05Ensure sustainable operation

We help establish management and operational processes, anticipate future risks and support the client after launch.

Professional principles

Integrity
Discretion
Strategic Insight

Practice

How we can help

company registration, including in the AIFC jurisdiction
advice on the choice of legal form
shareholder documents
registration support
design and implementation of holding structures
corporate governance mechanisms
redomiciliation of companies
We provide strategic legal support to investors, developers and project companies.
M&A transaction support at every stage
Due diligence, structuring, negotiations and filings. Capital transactions, convertible instruments, share buy-outs and equity participation schemes.
Interaction with state authorities
Managing relations with regulators and obtaining the required approvals and permits.
Interaction with institutional partners
Legal assistance in working with investment institutions, funds and public-private partnerships.
Transaction documentation
Preparation and negotiation of investment agreements and related documentation.
Ongoing protection of investments
Representation in disputes, structuring of investor rights and support of investment management.
We provide comprehensive legal support at every stage of the project management lifecycle.
Legal control of project processes
Advice on the legal aspects of project implementation, governance matters and the management of contractual risks.
Budget, risks and uncertainties
Legal solutions supporting budgeting, risk mitigation, crisis planning and reporting.
Crisis legal support
Legal assistance in cases of project delays, breaches of contractual obligations and restructuring scenarios.
Legal security of project participants
Ensuring the legal security of all project participants through a sound contractual framework, guarantees and project control mechanisms.
We help clients identify, assess and reduce legal and compliance risks within the organisation through internal investigations and strategic legal support.
Legal diagnostics
Identification of internal legal and compliance risks, followed by clear and practical recommendations on their prevention, containment and elimination.
Asset recovery
Legal assistance in identifying, tracing and recovering unlawfully withdrawn corporate assets.
Policy and compliance review
Development and implementation of internal regulations addressing violations, non-compliance and abuse.
Legal support in economic crime investigations
Handling matters involving misappropriation, fraud, abuse of authority, conflicts of interest and other violations.
Also includes:
legal qualification
evidence collection
employee interviews
analysis of financial violations together with forensic experts
IPLC represents clients:
in civil cases
in administrative cases
in criminal cases
at all stages of court proceedings
in pre-trial claim work
in disputes with state authorities
in arbitration
in alternative dispute resolution
in antitrust cases
in hostile takeovers
in unfair competition matters