GRATA International

GRATA International’s team is experienced in a range of services including PPP and project finance, including those involving energy and infrastructure deals both in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian jurisdictions. Shaimerden Chikanayev co-leads the practice and has been involved in numerous securities and cross-border capital markets transactions, including IPOs and eurobonds issuances; he is also noted for his expertise in PPP and investment law and is a member of the expert council on PPPs at the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan. Marina Kahiani also co-leads the practice and is experienced in cross-border lending transactions, payment systems regulation and other regulatory issues, as well as IPOs. Lola Abdukhalykova and Zarina Kabashova are other key names.