Kalikova & Associates
Formed in 2002, Kalikova & Associates has rapidly grown into one of the leading commercial law firms in Kyrgyzstan. With 18 inclusions across 13 chapters in this guide, the firm fields a depth and breadth of expertise that receives widespread recognition. Below is a selection of the high industry praise levelled at the talented team.
Name partner Gulnara Kalikova has an “excellent” M&A practice, is “incredibly well thought of” for project finance and a “go-to” name for trade and customs. Omurgul Balpanova also lists in three chapters. For intellectual property and employment-related matters in particular, sources describe her as a “first-class, tremendously knowledgeable practitioner” who is “always a pleasure to work with”. Joining her on the IP list, Aisulu Chubarova is “fantastic”.
Highly recommended in our trade and customs and corporate tax findings, Maksim Smirnov is a “top-tier lawyer with a wealth of commercial expertise”. Aicholpon Jorupbekova is “terrific” for oil and gas and mining, and Nurbek Sabirov is “excellent” for dispute resolution, listing in both our arbitration and commercial litigation chapters. “Banking experts” Alexander Ahn and Ulan Tilanbaev “leave a strong mark on the industry”. Tilenbaev receives further wide-ranging applaud for his expertise in construction and real estate.
Satkyn Beketaeva is “a very impressive M&A lawyer” and in our competition findings, sources praise Karlygash Ospankulova’s “terrific know-how” and “solutions-orientated approach”.