MARAT AKCHULAKOV
Summary
Effective law professional, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of subsoil use Law, labor Law, corporate Law.
Able to handle compliance issues.
Has a good communication skills. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Utilizing opportunities for professional and personal development.
Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Director, Member of Board
ISATAY OPERATING COMPANY LLP
03.2018 - Current
- Acting as the Member of the Company's Board.
- Providing legal support for the company's day to day activities.
- Ensuring compliance with requirements of legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign jurisdiction regulations, as well as the internal documents of the Company and Shareholders.
- Analyzing legal documents and identifying pertinent issues for Partners.
- Creating and finalizing contracts and other legal documents.
- Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations.
- Minimizing risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Business Development Manager
JUPITER ENERGY LTD
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Performed various administrative functions
- Liaised with the Ministries, government agencies, legislative bodies, representative offices of foreign companies and Embassies of foreign countries
- Ensured compliance with requirements of legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign jurisdiction regulations, as well as the internal documents of the Company and Shareholders.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on main issues.
Director of Representative Office in Astana
OMV PETROM S.A.
12.2010 - 06.2015
- Carried out various administrative functions
- Liaison with ministries, committees, government agencies and bodies, representative offices of foreign companies, and Embassies of foreign countries
- Participated in activities aimed at the implementation of new projects with NC KMG JSC and its subsidiaries.
- Ensured compliance of the company's activities with requirements of legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign jurisdiction regulations, as well as with internal documents of the Company and Shareholders
- Represented the interests of OMV, and its subsidiary Petrom S.A. Kazakhstan and their producing companies operating in Kazakhstan.
Chief lawyer
Directorate of KMG Construction Companies LLP
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Carried out legal support of the company's day-to-day activities, analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations
- Ensured compliance with requirements of legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign jurisdiction regulations, as well as with internal documents of the Company and the Shareholder, assisting the Legal Departments of Shareholder with various legal issues, providing the legal opinions, drafting the contracts, orders, internal regulations, etc.
- Advised upper management on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, labor law, procurement rules, Administrative Code, Civil Code, etc.
Partner, Natural Resources practice
Law Firm GRATA LLP
08.2006 - 11.2009
- Responsible for development and support of relationship with the clients, rendering services with respect to all legal matters including those related to subsoil use legislation.
- Fully assisted one of the largest International mining company in the process of M&A with regards to the several mining objects in Kazakhstan.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state laws and legal precedents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations. Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Represented major international oil and gas companies in court during the consideration of a labor Law-related and subsoil use Law-related lawsuits.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Head of section for the project analysis
LUKOIL Overseas
02.2006 - 08.2006
- Handled all legal matters with respect to due diligence of the new projects, as well as the legal matters related to daily operations of all Kazakhstan subsidiaries of LUKOIL Overseas.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Chief Lawyer
Nelson Resources Ltd.
04.2005 - 02.2006
- Handled all legal matters for the Company related to the day-to-day operations of all Company's Kazakhstan subsidiaries
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Advised on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, subsoil use Law, Labor law, Administrative Code, Civil Code, etc.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations, analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for the upper management and Shareholders.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
Head of Legal Department
CJSC “Karakudukmunay”
06.2004 - 04.2005
- Handled all legal matters for the Company; responsible for all activities of HR department; acted as a member of a Tender Committee of the Company.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Ensured compliance with requirements of legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign countries, and internal documents of the Company and Shareholders.
- Analyzing legal documents and identifying pertinent issues for Partners.
- Creating and finalizing contracts and other legal documents.
- Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations.
Chief Lawyer, Department for legal support of the projects
JSC “KazMunaiTeniz”
04.2003 - 06.2004
- Handled all legal matters with respect to providing with legal support of the projects. Created and finalized contracts and other legal document.
- Advised the upper management and Shareholder on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, labor law, Procurement Regulations, Administrative Code, Civil Code, etc.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations and identified pertinent issues.
Senior Legal Adviser, Assets Management Department
JSC “KazakhOil” National Oil & Gas Company
05.1999 - 07.2000
- Ensured company's compliance with securities laws and prepared corresponding documents. Monitored state regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
Manager, Investment Department
JSC “KazakhOil” National Oil & Gas Company
07.1998 - 05.1999
- Participated in drafting of the government regulations related to the operations of company
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Drafted and negotiated corporate contracts
- Oversaw company's compliance with investment procedures.
Assistant to President of the Company
JSC “KazakhOil” National Oil & Gas Company
05.1997 - 07.1998
- Executed miscellaneous administrative functions.
- Liaised with the Ministries, governmental agencies, legislative bodies, representative offices of foreign companies, Embassies of foreign countries.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
- Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
- Created and distributed agendas for meetings and conference calls as part of meeting preparation.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to inquiries.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
Legal Adviser
“KazakhstanCaspyShelf” International Consortium
05.1996 - 05.1997
- Handled all legal matters for Consortium.
- Participated in court proceedings.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Monitored state regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support company's needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise the upper management on the legal issues.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents.
Lawyer, Oil & Gas Sector
“GRATA” Private Law Firm
01.1994 - 05.1996
- Primarily handled corporate oil and gas clients
- Reviewed existing contracts between the Government of Republic of Kazakhstan and international petroleum companies
- Negotiated and drafted contracts for oil and gas industry
- Consulted the various governmental working groups engaged in negotiations of contracts with foreign oil companies.
Senior Assistant to District Attorney
District Attorney Office, Frunze District
07.1992 - 12.1993
- Executed general law enforcement procedures
- Investigated criminal cases
- Prosecuted criminal and civil matters.
Education
Immigration Consultant Diploma Program -
Ashton College
Vancouver, BC, Canada11.2023
LL.M. in Banking and Finance Law - Banking And Finance Law
Boston University School of Law
Boston, MA, USA05.2003
LL.B. (Bachelor of Law) - Law
Kazakh State University Named After Al-Farabi
Almaty, Kazakhstan06.1992
Skills
- Legal document preparation
- Policy knowledge
- Legal interpretation and adaptation
- Legal research and review
- Contract preparation, review and negotiation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Civil Law
- Corporate Law
- Subsoil use Law
- Compliance
- Investigation skills
- Microsoft Office
Additional Information
- Member of Legal Consultants Chamber "Professional Lawyers of the City of Almaty".
Languages
Kazakh
Proficient
C2
Russian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Bar Status
Admitted to practice law in Kazakhstan since June 1992
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/03/67
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Books
- Traveling
- Cooking
Reading, sport, cooking.
I am passionate about reading historical novels, works of science fiction writers, and articles on popular topics such as artificial intelligence, historical facts and discoveries, and so on.
Regarding sports, I regularly watch broadcasts of ice hockey, football, basketball, and baseball games, as well as NFL games. I also attend games of local ice hockey and football teams. Love walking and light running and playing football and basketball.
In terms of cooking, I love preparing dishes using new recipes, baking bread and pastries. This helps me to relax and stay constantly in a good mood.
Timeline
Legal Director, Member of Board
ISATAY OPERATING COMPANY LLP
03.2018 - Current
Business Development Manager
JUPITER ENERGY LTD
06.2016 - 01.2019
Director of Representative Office in Astana
OMV PETROM S.A.
12.2010 - 06.2015
Chief lawyer
Directorate of KMG Construction Companies LLP
12.2009 - 12.2010
Partner, Natural Resources practice
Law Firm GRATA LLP
08.2006 - 11.2009
Head of section for the project analysis
LUKOIL Overseas
02.2006 - 08.2006
Chief Lawyer
Nelson Resources Ltd.
04.2005 - 02.2006
Head of Legal Department
CJSC “Karakudukmunay”
06.2004 - 04.2005
Chief Lawyer, Department for legal support of the projects
JSC “KazMunaiTeniz”
04.2003 - 06.2004
Senior Legal Adviser, Assets Management Department
JSC “KazakhOil” National Oil & Gas Company
05.1999 - 07.2000
Manager, Investment Department
JSC “KazakhOil” National Oil & Gas Company
07.1998 - 05.1999
Assistant to President of the Company
JSC “KazakhOil” National Oil & Gas Company
05.1997 - 07.1998
Legal Adviser
“KazakhstanCaspyShelf” International Consortium
05.1996 - 05.1997
Lawyer, Oil & Gas Sector
“GRATA” Private Law Firm
01.1994 - 05.1996
Senior Assistant to District Attorney
District Attorney Office, Frunze District
07.1992 - 12.1993
Immigration Consultant Diploma Program -
Ashton College
LL.M. in Banking and Finance Law - Banking And Finance Law
Boston University School of Law
LL.B. (Bachelor of Law) - Law
Kazakh State University Named After Al-Farabi
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