With offices in Almaty and Astana, Sayat Zholshy & Partners has been serving its clients for more than two decades. The firm has partnered with the International Finance Corporation over the past three years on developing a corporate governance programme for Kazakhstan. Senior partner Arman Berdalin leads the firm’s Astana office and he is experienced in corporate governance and M&A.
Work highlights
Represented Perfetti Van Melle, a major global confectionery company, in an ongoing intellectual property (IP) dispute in Kazakhstan. The case involves defending against claims of trademark infringement brought by another confectionery company regarding a renowned product sold worldwide. The firm successfully argued the case through the appeals court, allowing the client to continue selling the product in Kazakhstan without restrictions. This is considered one of the most significant IP disputes in Kazakhstan in 2023.
Key clients
Baiserke Agro, Belogorskoye, RG Brands Kazakhstan
