Zhandaulet Sholanov is an Associate in the Almaty office. He specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, financial and banking regulation, and subsoil law.

Zhandaulet has advised international investors on complex transactions, including the acquisition of second-tier banks, microfinance institutions, and renewable energy assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and optimizing transaction structures. He has extensive experience in corporate governance, assisting pharmaceutical and biotech companies with market entry strategies and advising on legal entity establishment within the AIFC.

Furthermore, Zhandaulet provides strategic counsel on antitrust compliance, economic concentration approvals, and financial regulations, including cross-border financial transactions, brokerage services, and derivatives trading. He also advises on subsoil use regulations, environmental compliance, and regulatory clearances for foreign investors.

EDUCATION

• 2021: KIMEP University School of Law, Almaty, Kazakhstan, LL.B.

LANGUAGES

English, Kazakh, Russian