Biography
Alfiya is an Associate in our Corporate and M&A practice in Astana.
She specializes in corporate, commercial and contract law. Alfiya has transactional experience in representing both international and local entities. Her practice includes pharmaceutical and corporate projects, M&A, and legal due diligence.
Prior to joining White & Case Alfiya has worked at the Big4 organization.
Experience
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. *
Preparation of methodological recommendations for the issuance, circulation, and use of payment cards in Kazakhstan for a multinational payment card services corporation. *
* Experience prior to joining White & Case