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Will gas tariff become the dealbreaker for the Eurasian Economic Union?
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a Russia-led economic union of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation that represents, from an energy perspective, one-fifth of the world’s gas reserves and more than 50% of world gas exports.
Gas market liberalization in Kazakhstan — what to expect?
The Kazakh gas market continues to be organized on the basis of central command and control, and quasi-monopolistic principles, with KazMunayGas (KMG) as the state owned and vertically integrated oil and gas company dominating gas production, supply and transportation through its direct and indirect subsidiaries.
Recalibration of public–private partnership policy in Kazakhstan — what to expect?
In 2020, Kazakhstan faces a hurricane in the form of the impact consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the plunge in the price of oil to a 20-year low, including, among others, decreased economic activities, devaluation of the local currency (tenge), reduced foreign direct investments in risky markets and shrinking state budgets.
GRATA International in Chambers Global 2020
Following the release of Chambers Global 2020, one of the most reputable international legal directories identifying best legal experts across the globe, GRATA International solidifies its position as one of the leading law firms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia by entering rankings in six countries.
Development of Islamic finance in Kazakhstan: Reality or myth?
Kazakhstan adopted relevant legislation for domestic Islamic banking transaction such as the governed Kazakh law more than ten years ago and established the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) based on the Dubai International Financial Center’s model three years ago, Islamic finance is still in the early stages of its development and Islamic products are rarely used.
Renewable energy in Kazakhstan – what to expect?
Kazakhstan, at least on the surface, seems to have a strong political will to attract investments in renewable energy projects as demonstrated by its official general policy.
GRATA International ranked in Chambers&Partners Asia-Pacific 2020
Chambers&Partners has recently released its 2020 Asia-Pacific Guide, in which GRATA International has confirmed its status as one of the leading legal experts in Central Asia and Caspian region, with rankings in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
GRATA International tops asialaw Profiles 2020 Kazakhstan rankings
Following in-depth research, asialaw Profiles have selected the best law firms and experts in 25 Asian jurisdictions: from Australia to Vietnam.
LAWASIA held the 32nd Conference: Harmonisation through Synergy
On November 5-8, 2019, the LAWASIA Conference in Hong Kong was held.