The team at Dentons is spearheaded by Birzhan Zharasbayev, who specialises in real estate and construction, and has acted on a number of infrastructure and development projects including the Abu Dhabi Plaza in Astana. The firm routinely handles matters for a range of companies as well as owners, developers and construction lenders, including regulatory and permitting advice and real estate due diligence, with Bogdan Piskorskiy experienced in contracts utilised in projects including bespoke forms and FIDIC-based contracts.

GRATA International represents domestic and international construction, transport and energy companies in connection with infrastructure projects, including the reconstruction of the Ekibastuz GRES-2 power station and construction litigation related to the Asia Gas Pipeline. Yerzhan Yessimkhanov leads the practice and is an experienced practitioner in infrastructure projects across Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Caucasus, and has authored articles relating to EPC contracts and real estate investments. Darya Zhanysbayeva advises on projects related to the construction and maintenance of energy facilities, and Arsen Mir is another key contact.

Kinstellar LLP continues to advise clients on real estate and construction transactions, as well as handling project development issues in the natural resources, oil and gas and TMT sectors. Joel Benjamin combines his expertise in corporate and commercial deals to advise on high-profile construction projects.

Working alongside the firm's corporate practices across the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP continues to be active representing real estate companies and investment banks. Aset Shyngyssov leads the team and handles deals and projects for clients engaged in infrastructure and the oil and gas sector. Bakhytzhan Kadyrov and Asem Bakenova are other key names.

AEQUITAS advises clients engaged with the construction of industrial and social facilities, as well as residential complexes across Kazakhstan. Other services covered by the firm include construction-related disputes as well as representing foreign investors in matters relating to transactions over land plots, buildings and administrative compounds. Olga Chentsova has advised global oil and mining companies on issues relating to environmental legislation. Chentsova leads the practice alongside Yelena Manayenko, Yuliya Chumachenko and Yekaterina Khamidullina, who was promoted to partner in Februrary 2024.

Led by Andrey Artyushenko, who is an experienced practitioner within the real estate and construction sphere, with expertise in FIDIC, EPC and EPCM construction contracts,  Artyushenko & Partners Boutique Law Firm covers a wide range of services for clients requiring assistance in matters relating to the construction, development and investment of real estate operations. The team works with a broad selection of domestic and international companies, including those engaged in infrastructure and technology projects. Gulnar Ospanova and Mikhail Zyablov are other key names.

Unicase Law Firm‘s expertise covers a wide range of matters, from advising clients in the energy and natural resources sectors to aiding clients in the procurement process and implementation of projects. The team combines its strengths in dispute resolution, M&A and tax to provide a full service, with Saniya Perzadayeva, who founded the firm, advising on the regulatory and permitting aspects of renewable energy and battery storage projects across Central Asia. Raushana Chaltabayeva is active in projects involving natural energy and renewable energy, including greenfield initiatives and repowering efforts, and Nurlan Kubenov supports clients through a range of contract based services including procurement and construction agreements.

Sayat Zholshy & Partners is experienced in providing real estate and construction clients with a range of services, from advising on project financing to dealing with real estate transactions involving distressed assets and real estate due diligence. Vitaliy Vodolazkin leads the practice and handles construction disputes, while Rustam Ospanov  provides tax support for clients in the energy and subsoil use sectors.

White & Case Kazakhstan LLP is involved in construction and infrastructure projects for domestic and multinational clients in a range of industry sectors including renewable energy and oil and gas. Maxim Telemtayev leads the practice in Astana, and Ibragim Kouky advises project developers and energy companies on project development and PPP matters, as well as finance transactions in the construction sector.