Yerlan Akhmetov is a Counsel in the Almaty office. He focuses on banking and finance, M&A and capital markets matters.

Yerlan has earned a reputation for cultivating strong client relationships, demonstrating leadership qualities and making significant contributions to our firm's success. He has played a key role in advising on the establishment of banking and financial institutions, showcasing a deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks and financial transactions. His notable experience in high-profile finance and capital markets transactions, particularly within the banking sector, underscores his commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel. 

Yerlan Akhmetov (and Kuanysh Shekerbekov) are extremely capable senior associates and rising stars.

Legal 500, 2022

EDUCATION

• 2013: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK, School of Law, LL.M. in Commercial Law
• 2006:  Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Bachelor's degree in International Law (with honours)

LANGUAGES

Russian, Kazakh, English