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“Even among the firms in the top tier, Baker & McKenzie stands out,” says one market observer. “The firm has great experience on finance work in the country.” Managing partner Daniel Matthews is recommended in the market, with one competitor saying: ... [more]

“Even among the firms in the top tier, Baker & McKenzie stands out,” says one market observer. “The firm has great experience on finance work in the country.” Managing partner Daniel Matthews is recommended in the market, with one competitor saying: “He is perfect in local law matters. A leading lawyer for sure.” A highlight matter, headed up by Matthews, has been the firm’s representation of Azerbaijan Methanol in the development and project financing of a methanol plant in the country. This transaction, which is yet to complete, has been valued at US$300 million. Partner Aykhan Asadov is recommended by peers, with one saying: “He’s a key individual at the firm and in the industry.” Bakers advises clients such as BNP Paribas, HSBC and Siemens. In addition to Matthews and Asadov, partner Natik Mamedov is also recommended.

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Baker & McKenzie’s extensive global network stretches to Almaty, where the firm’s nearly decade-long presence in the country means it is quite influential in the banking and finance areas. Its impressive Almaty practice consists of over 50 lawyers.Partner ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie’s extensive global network stretches to Almaty, where the firm’s nearly decade-long presence in the country means it is quite influential in the banking and finance areas. Its impressive Almaty practice consists of over 50 lawyers.

Partner Curtis Masters, along with personnel in London, Munich, Moscow, Amsterdam, New York and Singapore, advised BTA Bank’s steering committee on the restructuring of US$16.7 billion in debt. After the restructuring, the debt burden was reduced to US$4.2 billion and included syndicated loans, structured finance securities and derivative transactions. BTA Bank is one of the largest banks operating in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

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