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👥 On 10 March 2026, a networking drinks reception organised by the British-Kazakh Society (BKS), Work Permit Kazakhstan (WPK) and the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Kazakhstan took place in Astana. The event was hosted by Her Excellency Sally Axworthy MBE, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan, at her residence and brought together members of the British-Kazakh Society, partners of WPK, and representatives of the business and professional community. Zaira Sarsenova, Partner a...

📰 An expert comment from Aayushi Singh, Senior Partner at Legum Solis in association with GRATA International, was featured in an article by MoneyControl, one of India’s leading financial news platforms. The article focuses on a recent warning from the Income Tax Department regarding fraudulent schemes involving fake tax demand notices and misleading communications related to e-PAN services. The article outlines common tactics used in such scams and provides guidance on how individuals can prot...

📝 Старший юрист в Петербургский офис международной юридической фирмы GRATA International Мы ищем профессионала, способного самостоятельно вести проекты в сфере корпоративного и судебного представительства, формировать правовую стратегию и обеспечивать результат для клиента. Функционал: - Подготовка правовых заключений по корпоративным и смежным вопросам; - Разработка и экспертиза договоров; - Формирование правовой позиции и сопровождение судебных споров; - Участие в подготовке экспертных матери...

📃 Shashank Agarwal, Managing Partner at Legum Solis (in association with GRATA International), has been quoted in an article published by MoneyControl, one of India’s leading business and financial news platforms. The article, titled “Retirement at risk: why pensioners should think twice before becoming a loan guarantor,” explores the financial and legal implications for retirees who agree to guarantee loans. Commenting on the legal status of pension funds once they are credited to a bank accou...

📘GRATA International представляет сравнительный обзор правовых рисков при привлечении самозанятых лиц и независимых подрядчиков. Публикация охватывает несколько юрисдикций, включая Азербайджан, Армению, Беларусь, Кыргызстан, Россию, Туркменистан, Турцию, Узбекистан и Филиппины. В материале рассматриваются ключевые правовые вопросы, связанные с привлечением подрядчиков, включая риски переквалификации гражданско-правовых отношений в трудовые, налоговые и социальные обязательства бизнеса, особенно...

🇮🇳 We are pleased to share a moment from the signing of the agreement marking the start of cooperation between GRATA International Association and Legum Solis in India. This milestone formalizes the beginning of our new relationship and opens new opportunities for collaboration across jurisdictions. We look forward to productive cooperation, joint initiatives and strengthening professional connections within the GRATA International Association network. #India #LegalNetwork #InternationalCooper...

🔍 GRATA International, a leading international law firm, is seeking a professional, organized, and attentive Reception Secretary to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors in Almaty. Requirements: - Higher education or specialized secondary education - English proficiency at Intermediate level or higher (spoken and written) - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Proficiency in MS Office and office equipment - Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and h...

📘GRATA International presents a comparative overview of the legal risks associated with engaging self-employed individuals and independent contractors. The publication covers multiple jurisdictions, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines, Russia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It analyzes key legal considerations related to contractor engagement, including risks of employment reclassification, tax and social contribution liabilities, treatment of cross-border en...

📓 In international trade, distributors often serve as the gateway to local markets. In Turkey, as in many emerging markets, foreign brand owners commonly rely on local distributors to import, market, and sell their products. However, a recurring and highly disruptive practice has emerged: distributors registering the principal’s trademark in their own name without authorization. Although this practice is legally wrongful, it is alarmingly effective. Under Turkish trademark law, registration—not...

📌 The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and generative technologies has significantly reshaped the digital ecosystem.​ Tools that generate realistic images, videos, audio and other forms of synthetic media have created novel regulatory challenges for governments worldwide. In India, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules”) were framed under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) to regulate intermediarie...