Shaimerden Chikanayev

Public–private partnerships in Kazakhstan: Call for a reset?

Since 1991, Kazakhstan has had to rely on the deteriorating infrastructure it inherited from the Soviet Union. As a result, nearly every piece of public infrastructure (such as roads and hospitals) in Kazakhstan requires a different degree of upgrading or expansion.

Would Kazakhstan emerge as a new destination for start-ups?

There is no doubt that Kazakhstan needs new economic drivers to facilitate the launch of innovative new businesses, to disrupt conventional industries and to transform intellectual capital into innovative start-ups.

Shaimerden Chikanayev Participated in the PPP in Healthcare System seminar

On 28 February 2019, the seminar on Public Private Partnership in Healthcare System was held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Shaimerden Chikanayev, Partner, GRATA International spoke at the seminar with a presentation: "PPP in Healthcare System: Kazakh law perspective".

Partner Shaimerden Chikanayev - Member of the Almaty City Bar Association

After successfully passing the exam and obtaining an advocate license, Shaimerden Chikanayev joined the Almaty City Bar and received the status of an advocate, granting him the right to protect the interests of his clients now not only in civil but also in criminal and administrative matters.

Major Kazakhstan Legislation Changes for 2017

Amendments aimed on improvement of business conditions

Agricultural business in Kazakhstan and opportunities for Islamic finance

Agriculture is one of the most attractive sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy. Kazakhstan has approximately 24 million hectares of arable land and 188 million hectares of pasture. More than 74% of the country’s territory is suitable for agricultural production.

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Concessions (unofficial English translation)

his is an unofficial English translation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Concessions No.167-III 3PK dated 7 July 2006 (the Concession Law) , prepared by GRATA International Law Firm. We are in the process of reviewing and improving this translation.

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Public-Private Partnership (unofficial English translation)

This is an unofficial English translation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Public-Private Partnerships No. 379-V 3PK dated 31 October 2015 (the PPP Law), prepared by GRATA International Law Firm. We are in the process of reviewing and improving this translation.

Kazakh privatisation: a fresh start

Although the Kazakhstan securities market is the most developed in Central Asia, its development has been slow compared to the country’s banking sector.