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Aliya Ashigaliyeva
Counsel
- Worked in Temirbank on its debt restructuring, including full preparation and coordination of documentation for the acquisition of the bank’s shares by Samruk-Kazyna, regulatory approvals, and review of depositary, trust management, and custody arrangements.
- Worked in Baiterek Holding on the transfer of a share package from Samruk-Kazyna and the Committee of State Property into trust management and subsequent ownership, providing end-to-end legal support, drafting and negotiating trust documentation, and liaising with state authorities and shareholders.
- Worked in KMG Drilling & Services on the establishment of a joint venture, and procurement of drilling rigs, ensuring full legal support for the project’s implementation.
- Advised Kazatomprom on syndicated lending projects, including drafting and negotiation of loan and security documentation and engagement with international financial institutions.
- Advised UniCredit in connection with its acquisition of shares in ATF Bank.
- Advised Kookmin Bank’s acquisition of Bank CenterCredit, covering legal due diligence, regulatory coordination, negotiations, and structuring of the deals.
- Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA, LLM in Banking and Financial Law, 2006
- University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA, University preparation program, English for international business, 2005
- Kazakh State Academy of Law, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Diploma of law, International Law, 2000
Education
Industry: Energy and Renewable Energy, Subsoil
Practice Areas: Banking and Finance , Corporate and M&A
Address: Astana, Kazakhstan
Telephone: +7 701 755 33 81
Contacts
Email: aliya.a@unicaselaw.com
Throughout her career, she has led legal support for financial institutions, including during restructuring processes and in negotiations with financial market regulators. Her work has also included legal due diligence of companies in the finance, construction, and natural resources sectors, as well as preparing corporate and internal regulatory documents.
Aliya has held senior legal positions across various organisations, where she oversaw compliance functions, supported treasury and corporate finance operations, and advised on major transactions, including share acquisitions and joint ventures. She also has significant experience interacting with regulatory authorities, filing reports and applications, and advising on legislation affecting financial markets, currency control, and public procurement.
Aliya has held senior legal positions across various organisations, where she oversaw compliance functions, supported treasury and corporate finance operations, and advised on major transactions, including share acquisitions and joint ventures. She also has significant experience interacting with regulatory authorities, filing reports and applications, and advising on legislation affecting financial markets, currency control, and public procurement.
Aliya has over two decades of experience across the financial, corporate, and regulatory sectors. Her expertise includes advising on complex loan transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, compliance, and project finance. Aliya has been extensively involved in drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal documents, including international loan agreements, security packages, and corporate governance instruments.
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