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LAW. STRATEGY. PROTECTION.

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ASTREA

About the Company

Astrea KZ – Comprehensive legal protection for businesses.
We ensure the security of your assets, minimize tax risks, and create a reliable legal foundation for business development, combining international standards with the specifics of Kazakhstan.

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Comprehensive Approach

We support businesses at all stages — from structuring and legal formalization to daily legal and tax support, risk management, reorganization, and liquidation.

Professional Team

We accompany businesses at every stage: from structuring and legal formalization to daily support, optimization, protection of interests in disputes, and liquidation.

Confidentiality Guarantee

Your data and business tasks are under reliable protection. We strictly ensure security, confidentiality, and legal protection, eliminating the risks of leaks and unauthorized access.

Meruyet Zhunubayeva

Managing Partner, Director of Astrea KZ

A lawyer with over 10 years of experience in corporate law, tax consulting and business litigation. Under her leadership, the Astrea KZ team implements legal strategies aimed at reducing risks and achieving clients' goals.
Meruet has extensive expertise in international and complex projects, many of which have received recognition in the Legal500, IFLR1000 and AsianLaw ratings. She is a member of professional legal communities and is actively developing her consulting practice.

From 2019 to 2024 - Partner of a law firm from the international LEGAL500 rating
Since 2024 - Member of the Organizing Committee of the Eurasian Legal Professional Forum
Since 2025 - Managing Partner of the Astrea KZ group of consulting companies.

Education
● Tyumen State University - Master of Laws
● L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University - Master of Laws

Specialization and interests
Corporate law, international taxation, AIFC law, AML/CTF compliance, IT law, crypto regulation, M&A transactions

Zhazira
Karamuldayeva

Deputy Director

Zhazira Muratovna has over 16 years of legal experience. She worked in the judicial system and in senior positions in legal departments of large companies. She represented clients in courts of various regions of Kazakhstan, as well as in the Supreme Court.
In Astrea KZ, she is responsible for the development of legal areas and support of highly complex projects.

Education
● Kazakh Institute of Law and International Relations (2005–2007)
● Kazakh Academy of Labor and Social Relations (2007–2009), Bachelor of Laws

Specialization and interests
Corporate law, litigation (civil and administrative, including tax), administrative and tax law

Elmira Stalik

Senior Lawyer

Elmira has over 5 years of legal experience. Having started her career at the Almaty City Bar Association, she acquired practical skills in civil and criminal law. Subsequently, she held the position of senior lawyer in a company from the international Legal500 rating.
Currently, she is also a legal consultant of the Chamber of Legal Consultants "Justus" and a senior lecturer at one of the leading law schools in the country.

Education
● Caspian University (Higher School of Law "Adilet") - Bachelor of Law
● Al-Farabi Kazakh National University - Master of Laws

Specialization and interests
Corporate law, litigation (civil, administrative, tax), administrative appeal, migration law

Balnur Keldenbayeva

Junior lawyer

Participates in project support, demonstrating proactivity, responsibility and analytical thinking. Currently combines professional activity with studies in a master's degree program.
● SDU University — Bachelor of Arts in International Law
● SDU University — Master's degree in Private Law (on-going)

Specialization and interests
Corporate law, contract law, international private law
Languages: Kazakh, Russian, English

Laura Kilymova

Legal Assistant

Laura combines academic studies with practice in the legal field. Participates in projects in the field of corporate law, compliance and legal regulation of the AIFC and Astana Hub.
Shows initiative, attentiveness and a creative approach to tasks.

Education
● SDU University — Bachelor of International Law (on-going)

Specialization and interests
Corporate law, AIFC and Astana Hub law, compliance

Kamila Aralbay

Assistant to the Managing Partner

Kamila has been working in legal consulting for over three years. During this time, she has participated in supporting legal projects of varying complexity, demonstrating a high level of responsibility and organization.
At Astrea KZ, she coordinates work processes, interacts with clients, and supports key areas.

Specialization and interests
Corporate and contract law, internal business processes of law firms

Our Services

Tax Consulting

We conduct in-depth analysis of tax burden, identify risks, and develop effective tax strategies. We formulate tax and accounting policies tailored to the specifics of your business.

Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in tax and economic disputes within pre-trial and court proceedings. We assist with bankruptcy and rehabilitation.

Accounting and Tax Audits

We manage accounting and tax reporting, prepare financial statements, and assist with tax audits. We also provide support for business liquidation.

Corporate and Contract Law

We provide legal support for M&A transactions, including counterparty verification (Due Diligence). We register and re-register companies on a turnkey basis and offer consulting on investment matters.

Cases We Have Resolved

STEP 1

Identifying the Problem

Brief description of the issue

STEP 2

Finding the Solution