🔍 GRATA International, a leading international law firm, is seeking a professional, organized, and attentive Reception Secretary to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors in Almaty.

Requirements:
- Higher education or specialized secondary education
- English proficiency at Intermediate level or higher (spoken and written)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and office equipment
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and high responsibility
- Previous administrative or office experience is a plus

Responsibilities:
- Greeting and assisting clients and office visitors
- Handling and directing incoming calls
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Providing administrative support to office staff
- Coordinating reception area operations and maintaining office order

📩 Please send your CV to: hr_manager@gratanet.com

📃 Shashank Agarwal, Managing Partner at Legum Solis (in association with GRATA International), has been quoted in an article published by MoneyControl, one of India’s leading business and financial news platforms.

The article, titled “Retirement at risk: why pensioners should think twice before becoming a loan guarantor,” explores the financial and legal implications for retirees who agree to guarantee loans.

Commenting on the legal status of pension funds once they are credited to a bank account, Shashank Agarwal explained that once pension payments are transferred to an individual’s account, they are considered paid and become part of the account holder’s general funds. As a result, such funds may legally be treated by banks as reachable assets.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/retirement-at-risk-why-pensioners-should-think-twice-before-becoming-a-loan-guarantor-13857228.html

📝 Старший юрист в Петербургский офис международной юридической фирмы GRATA International

Мы ищем профессионала, способного самостоятельно вести проекты в сфере корпоративного и судебного представительства, формировать правовую стратегию и обеспечивать результат для клиента.

Функционал:
- Подготовка правовых заключений по корпоративным и смежным вопросам;
- Разработка и экспертиза договоров;
- Формирование правовой позиции и сопровождение судебных споров;
- Участие в подготовке экспертных материалов (статьи, обзоры, комментарии).

Требования:
- Опыт работы от 5 лет;
- Практический опыт в корпоративном и судебном праве;
- Практический опыт сопровождения сделок M&A;
- Навыки самостоятельного ведения проектов;
- Английский язык и знание налогового права — как преимущество.

Условия:
- Конкурентная заработная плата;
- Карьерное развитие в международной юридической структуре;
- Участие в профильных мероприятиях за счёт компании;
- Полная занятость (9:30–18:30).

Резюме можно направить: aaniskina@grata.spb.ru

📰 An expert comment from Aayushi Singh, Senior Partner at Legum Solis in association with GRATA International, was featured in an article by MoneyControl, one of India’s leading financial news platforms.

The article focuses on a recent warning from the Income Tax Department regarding fraudulent schemes involving fake tax demand notices and misleading communications related to e-PAN services. The article outlines common tactics used in such scams and provides guidance on how individuals can protect themselves.

Commenting on the issue, Aayushi Singh emphasized the importance of remaining cautious when dealing with tax-related communications and ensuring that any information is verified through official sources.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/fraud-alert-i-t-department-warns-against-fake-demand-claims-e-pan-here-s-how-to-remain-safe-13858085.html

📙 GRATA International experts from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have contributed to the Global Project Finance Guide 2026, an international publication providing a comparative overview of legal frameworks and market practices in project finance across multiple jurisdictions.

The Guide is based on a standardized questionnaire prepared by the editors and answered by experienced project finance lawyers worldwide. It provides a practical summary of the legislation and international treaties governing project finance and highlights key issues such as security interests, incentives and restrictions related to project finance in different jurisdictions.

The Kazakhstan chapter was prepared by Lola Abdukhalykova, Partner, and Gulbarshyn Amanbay, Junior Associate.

The Kyrgyzstan chapter was prepared by Sultan Tolomushev, Counsel.

🔗 Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan chapters

👥 On 18 March 2026, Ikbal Said Alauddin, Director and Managing Partner of “Hukuk Consulting” ES, the associate member of GRATA International in Turkmenistan, participated in the International Forum on Attracting Investments in the Private Sector - “Investment in the Future of Turkmenistan” (IFT 2026), held in Ashgabat.

The forum served as a dynamic and results-oriented platform designed to foster direct dialogue between business leaders, international investors, and public authorities. IFT 2026 aims to facilitate practical engagement, promote investment opportunities, and support the development of partnerships through structured discussions, B2B and B2G meetings, and investment-focused negotiations. The event continues to strengthen its role as a key gateway for entering the Turkmen market and advancing joint projects across priority sectors.

🔗 Read more: https://gratanet.com/news/grata-international-turkmenistan-at-the-international-investment-forum-ift-2026?region=turkmenistan

📘GRATA International experts have contributed to the Global Mergers & Acquisitions Guide 2026, an international publication that provides a comparative overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing M&A transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

The Guide brings together insights from legal practitioners worldwide and outlines key aspects of mergers and acquisitions regulation, including corporate governance, foreign investment rules, shareholder rights, acquisition structures, regulatory approvals and recent market developments in different jurisdictions.

GRATA International prepared country chapters for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, providing an overview of the legal framework and practical considerations relevant to M&A transactions in these jurisdictions.

The Kyrgyzstan chapter was prepared by Tamirlan Muktarov, Counsel.

The Tajikistan chapter was prepared by Kamoliddin Mukhamedov, Partner.

🔗 Read the full Guide

📓 In international trade, distributors often serve as the gateway to local markets. In Turkey, as in many emerging markets, foreign brand owners commonly rely on local distributors to import, market, and sell their products. However, a recurring and highly disruptive practice has emerged: distributors registering the principal’s trademark in their own name without authorization.

Although this practice is legally wrongful, it is alarmingly effective. Under Turkish trademark law, registration—not real ownership—confers enforceable rights. Once a distributor obtains a local trademark registration, the legal balance of power can shift dramatically against the real brand owner.

This article explains how this happens, why it is so dangerous, and what foreign brand owners can do to protect themselves.

🔗 Read more: https://gratanet.com/publications/when-distributors-register-the-principals-trademark-in-their-own-name-a-hidden-risk-in-turkey

🇦🇲 GRATA International has been ranked in the Chambers Europe Guide 2026, one of the most respected legal directories globally, based on independent research and client feedback.

This year’s results highlight the firm’s strong presence in the Caucasus region.

Armenia
Khoren Nasibyan, Managing Partner – Band 3

We congratulate our colleague on this well-deserved recognition. This ranking reflects consistent effort, strong expertise, and the trust of clients in complex and cross-border projects.

🇬🇪 Continuing our recognition in the Chambers Europe Guide 2026, the results in Georgia further reflect the consistent quality of legal services delivered across the GRATA International network.

Georgia
General Business Law – Band 3
Sofia Roinishvili, Partner – Up and Coming
Irakli Kordzakhia – Band 2

We congratulate our colleagues on this achievement. For GRATA International, inclusion in Chambers is not just a mark of reputation, but a confirmation of our strategic focus - building a strong regional platform capable of handling sophisticated legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

We thank our clients and partners for their continued trust.

📌 The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and generative technologies has significantly reshaped the digital ecosystem.​ Tools that generate realistic images, videos, audio and other forms of synthetic media have created novel regulatory challenges for governments worldwide.

In India, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules”) were framed under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) to regulate intermediaries and prescribe due diligence obligations for social media and other online platforms.

This article analyses the regulatory framework prior to the 2026 amendments, the concept of SGI, the enhanced obligations imposed on intermediaries, and the broader legal implications for platform liability and digital rights.

📖 Read the full article: https://gratanet.com/publications/regulation-of-synthetic-media-in-india-legal-implications-of-the-2026-amendments-to-the-it-rules-2021?region=india

🏆 We are proud to announce that Legum Solis, in association with GRATA International, has been recognised as one of the Top Law Firms (Under 10 Years of Experience) by the Fortune India Legal Excellence Awards & Lists.

This recognition reflects the firm’s rapid growth, unwavering commitment to excellence, and strong positioning within the legal market despite its relatively young standing.

In honour of this remarkable milestone, we are privileged to extend an invitation to the Fortune India Legal Excellence Awards & Lists (LEXA) Congratulations Ceremony — an exclusive, invitation-only gathering celebrating excellence at the highest level of the legal profession.

We are also pleased to note that our partner, Shashank Agarwal, attended the award felicitation ceremony held last week.

🏆 GRATA International Strengthens Its Position in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 Rankings.

The results of the prestigious Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings have been released, reaffirming GRATA International as a leading law firm with a strong and growing presence across Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 results reinforce GRATA International’s strong regional footprint and its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality legal services across key markets, while continuing to expand into new jurisdictions.

🔗 Read more: https://gratanet.com/news/grata-international-strengthens-its-position-in-legal-500-asia-pacific-2026-rankings?region=armenia

🇦🇲 Armenia has once again joined the ranks of ranked jurisdictions, with GRATA International securing a Tier 3 position in the recommended list of law firms. The firm is expertly led by Khoren Nasibyan, who combines significant experience in the banking, pharma and retail sectors with Armenian civil and commercial disputes.

The firm further benefits from co-founder Nune Hayrapetyan, who offers expertise in M&A deals and advising on banking and finance projects. With strong cross-border capabilities in corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, litigation, and banking and finance, the firm has been praised for its “hands-on local presence with international-level service.”

Each team member brings not only strong legal skills but also a proactive, solutions-driven mindset that sets them apart from competitors who may approach matters in a more formalistic or academic way", clients note.

🇦🇿 The Baku office is ranked Tier 3, with clients highlighting consistent service quality across mandates of all sizes.

The corporate and M&A practice is led by Ummi Jalilova and Royal Ibrahimli, both recognised for their expertise in international finance, banking, and corporate structuring. Fidan Vakhabova leads a multidisciplinary practice covering competition, intellectual property, and labour law.

Clients emphasise Ummi Jalilova has showed deep knowledge of the legislation and best practice at the market, always responds promptly and is delivering creative solutions for the business in line with local legislation.

🇨🇳 GRATA International’s Beijing office has been recognized as a “Firm to Watch” in Corporate and M&A: foreign firms, Antitrust and Competition: foreign firms, and Projects and Energy: foreign firms. Under the leadership of Gulnur Nurkeeva, the team specializes in cross-border M&A and foreign direct investment, with a particular focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. From Beijing, they advise Chinese investors entering the Kazakhstan market, securing antitrust clearances across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources projects.

🇬🇪 GRATA International’s Tbilisi office has strengthened its position in commercial, corporate law, and M&A, achieving a Tier 3 ranking under the leadership of Irakli Kordzakhia and Sofia Roinishvili.

The team is recognised for its client-focused approach, with feedback highlighting a “commendable work ethics and fantastic interpersonal and communication skills”.

The dispute resolution practice has also secured a Tier 3 ranking, demonstrating particular strength in complex commercial, administrative, and tax disputes, as well as international arbitration.

🇮🇩 Leks&Co in association with GRATA is ranked Tier 2 for Real Estate and Construction and Tier 4 for Dispute Resolution. The practice is led by Eddy Leks, a qualified arbitrator advising on both domestic and SEA matters, who heads a team active in hospitality, residential, energy, and private client sectors. He is supported by Ardelia Ignatius, who brings extensive construction and compliance expertise, and Fitri Nabilla Aulia, a recognised practitioner in land certification.

Clients highlight the team’s expertise, noting: “Firm appear well versed in domestic construction laws and regulations. The advice provided was always clear and comprehensive, yet concise and practical, with timely delivery even under tight deadlines.”

🇰🇿 GRATA International Kazakhstan demonstrates outstanding performance.

Igor Lukin, a partner in the corporate practice, has been recognised as a “Leading Partner.” Clients praise the team for providing “good commercial advice” and being “very responsive.” 

The intellectual property practice, led by Timur Berekmoinov, also holds a leading position, with Timur recognised this year as a “Leading Individual.” The team is distinguished by its client-oriented approach, deep understanding of client needs and specifics, and strong expertise in market practices.

🇰🇿 The Energy sector includes leading specialists Almat Daumov, Baizhan Bekzhanov, Yerbolat Yerkebulanov, and Maxim Burak, all recognised as Leading Individuals for their work on major energy projects. Clients commend the team as “a good local team to complement the overall legal effort.”

🇰🇿 In real estate, construction, and TMT, Yerzhan Yessimkhanov is recognised as a “Leading Individual,” while Darya Zhanysbayeva is named a “Next Generation Partner.” Yerzhan Yessimkhanov heads the construction & infrastructure, real estate departments and is an advisor in nationally significant infrastructure projects. Darya Zhanysbayeva also works in the practice and offers commercial advice on energy projects.