Biography
Alfiya is an Associate in our Corporate and M&A practice in Astana.
She specializes in corporate and commercial law. Alfiya has transactional experience in representing a wide range of international entities in the mining and finance sectors, as well as local companies. Her practice covers corporate and commercial projects, project finance, legal due diligence, and environmental and regulatory matters.
Prior to joining White & Case Alfiya has worked at the Big4 organization.
Experience
Representation of EBRD and AIIB in connection with the project financing of the 100 MW Shokpar wind farm in Kazakhstan. The work includes preparing project documents, conducting due diligence on immovable property, and addressing various regulatory issues relating to immovables.
Incorporating entities in Kazakhstan, including within the AIFC framework, and providing ongoing corporate and regulatory support to AIFC-registered companies.
Conducting legal due diligence for major mining companies, with a particular focus on subsoil use and environmental law matters.
Reviewing and advising on tolling agreements for a copper producer, including a detailed analysis of regulatory issues under Kazakhstan and EAEU legislation.
Advising leading international and Kazakhstan-based companies on structuring and planning business activities in Kazakhstan, with a particular focus on civil, corporate, licensing, and regulatory issues, including antimonopoly and currency control compliance. *
Providing extensive legal assistance for the acquisition of a microfinance organization, including a detailed analysis of the target company's legal framework to identify potential risks, liabilities, and compliance issues. *
Conducting due diligence for companies involved in the extraction and processing of natural resources, with a particular focus on the iron and manganese ore sectors. *
Performing legal analysis of personnel administration for both international and local companies. *
Providing legal support to an international pharmaceutical company on various intellectual property (IP)-related matters, including an analysis of Kazakhstan's legislation on IP protection within the pharmaceutical industry. *
Evaluating the business model of a leading producer of cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine products for compliance with Kazakhstan's regulatory, antitrust laws, and developing actionable recommendations for implementation. *
* Experience prior to joining White & Case