February, 2025
We are pleased to announce that KPMG Tax Practice in Kazakhstan and KPMG Law in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan have once again been highly ranked in the prestigious international directory The Legal 500, which has released its 2025 results. This recognition highlights our expertise, client trust, and our dedication to the highest professional standards.
This year, The Legal 500 ranked KPMG Tax and KPMG Law in Kazakhstan in the following categories:
- Tax and Customs – Tier 2
- Commercial, Corporate and M&A – Tier 3
- Energy & Natural Resources – Tier 3
- Real Estate & Construction – Tier 3
Additionally, KPMG Law Azerbaijan retained its Tier 2 position in the Leading Firms category, while KPMG Law Uzbekistan was included in the Firms to Watch list for the first time.
Individual Recognitions
- Inna Alkhimova, Partner and Head of Tax & Legal for the Caucasus and Central Asia – Leading Practitioner in Tax and Customs.
- Vyacheslav Sosnovskiy, Partner at KPMG Kazakhstan – Next Generation Partner in Tax and Customs.
- Alexey Abramov, Partner and Head of KPMG Law – Leading Practitioner in Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
- Yekaterina Kuzmina, Associate Director at KPMG Law Kazakhstan – Leading Associate in Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
The Legal 500 also recognized the expertise of Assel Kazbekova (Director, KPMG Law), Satzhan Mukatayev (Senior Legal Manager, KPMG Law), and Assiya Atekeyeva (Director, KPMG T&L Kazakhstan).
This achievement reflects the dedication and expertise of KPMG professionals, who help businesses navigate complex tax and legal challenges. We thank our clients and partners for their continued trust and support!
About The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is one of the world’s most respected legal rankings, evaluating law firms across jurisdictions since 1988. Based on an in-depth analysis of projects, client feedback, and independent expert opinions, it is widely recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the legal industry.
