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Salans
is a full service international law firm. We have counseled
foreign companies and financial institutions on various
aspects of investment, trade and finance in Kazakhstan
since 1990. We advise oil and gas and oilfield service
companies on major energy projects, with an emphasis
on due diligence, rendering advice on structuring and
licensing, contracting and negotiations with the Government.
For information about our Kazakhstan Practice, please
contact our resident partner: Aigoul Kenjebayeva akenjebayeva@salans.com
Website:
www.salans.com
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ING
is a leading London-based investment bank specialising
in Emerging Markets, particularly in the CIS and Central
Europe. The bank specialises in Initial Public Offerings
(IPOs) and Eurobonds for companies from the region.
ING has offices worldwide including in Almaty, London,
New York and Moscow.
Website:
www.ing.com
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Chadbourne
& Parke LLP
has maintained a strong presence in the CIS and Central
Europe since 1990, when it became one of the first foreign
law firms to open an office in Moscow. With a full service
office in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, our team of
7 lawyers have been advising on major transactions in
Kazakhstan for nearly 15 years, with a particular focus
on the oil and gas sectors. As one of Chadbourne’s CIS
and Central European offices, it is globally respected
in the areas of finance and commercial transactions,
mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions,
capital markets (including private placements and public
offerings by local and foreign issuers), banking (both
regulatory and transactional, including project finance),
litigation and bankruptcy.
Website:
www.chadbourne.com
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LEBOEUF,
LAMB, GREENE & MACRAE
Founded
in 1929, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae is an international
law firm of over 600 lawyers headquartered in New York
City with offices in 19 cities of the world. LeBoeuf now
provides a wide spectrum of legal services. Principal
areas of experience include: oil and gas, mining, energy
and utilities; banking and finance; mergers and acquisitions;
capital markets (including public offerings and private
placements of debt and equity, and issuance of ADRs/GDRs);
international investments and trade; corporate, project
and equipment finance; privatization; insurance; environmental;
telecommunications; litigation and arbitration; reorganization,
bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosures; real estate; taxation;
intellectual property; maritime; and government relations.
Contact
information:
Moscow:
Nikitsky Pereulok, 5
125009 Moscow
Russian Federation
Telephone: +7 (495) 737 5000
Fax: +7 (495) 737 5050
E-mail: info@llgm.ru
http://www.russianlaws.com
Almaty:
Prospekt Seyfullina, 531
480091 Almaty
Republic of Kazakhstan
Telephone: + 7 3272 50 7575
Fax: + 7 3272 50 7576
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American
Appraisal, the largest international independent
valuation company. Today American Appraisal Associates
operate more than 50 offices in 45 countries of the
world.
The valuation services provided by AAR include valuation
of business and equity, tangible and intangible assets,
fairness opinions, as well as valuation advisory and
consulting.
Website:
www.american-appraisal.com
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Fitch
Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed
to providing the world's credit markets with independent,
timely and prospective credit opinions. With over 12
years of experience in the CIS, Fitch covers a broad
range of issuers in the region in the financial, corporate
and international public finance sectors. Fitch currently
rates more than 100 issuers in the CIS including 15
in Kazakhstan.
Website:
www.fitchratings.com
, www.fitchratings.ru
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Microsoft Corporation, which was founded in
1975, is the recognized world leader of software production,
services and Internet technologies development for personnel
computers and servers. In our days over 61 000
people work in the company and there are 640 000
partners from all over the world. The company provides
a huge variety of software products that extend human’s
abilities through software exploitation.
Starting
from November, 2002 The Microsoft office had been functioning
in Almaty for development, introduction and localization
of up-to-date technologies on the territory of
Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
38
Dostyk Ave.
Ken Dala Business Center
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tel+7 3272 585 595
Fax +7 3272 585 559
http://www.microsoft.com/kazakhstan
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TuranAlem
Securities (member of BTA Group) is a leading
investment company in Kazakhstan with strong client
relationship and product capabilities. With its major
presence in brokerage, underwriting, asset management
and consulting services, TuranAlem Securities takes
Euromoney’s award for Best Equity House in Kazakhstan
in 2005. See more information on www.tas.kz.
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Clifford Chance is a truly integrated
global law firm which operates as one organisation throughout
the world. With 28 offices in 19 countries, we are committed
to providing the highest quality professional advice,
combining technical expertise with a deep understanding
of the commercial environment in which our clients operate.
Website:
www.cliffordchance.com
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SAS is the market leader in providing
a new generation of business intelligence software and
services that create true enterprise intelligence. SAS
solutions are used at 40,000 sites – including 96 of
the top 100 companies on the FORTUNE Global 500®
– to develop more profitable relationships with customers
and suppliers; to enable better, more accurate and informed
decisions; and to drive organizations forward. SAS is
the only vendor that completely integrates leading data
warehousing, analytics and traditional BI applications
to create intelligence from massive amounts of data.
For three decades, SAS has been giving customers around
the world The Power to Know®. Visit us at
www.sas.com.
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Shell’s partnership with Kazakhstan began in
1992, when first studies of hydrocarbon potential of
Kazakhstan’s reserves were undertaken.
Shell
has an active Exploration and Production strategy of
pursuing material new oil opportunities. Shell’s activity
in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea is directed
towards supporting Kazakhstan’s strategy of development
and exploitation of new fields, and transportation and
supply of Kazakhstan’s oil to international markets.
Currently,
SHELL has its share in several projects crucial for
the Republic: North Caspian Production Sharing Agreement,
Pearls PSA, Arman Joint Venture, and Caspian Pipeline
Consortium. Up to date, the company has invested into
Kazakhstan's economy about two billion dollars.
Website:
www.shell.com
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Website: www.ml.com
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Established in 1991, Kazkommertsbank (KKB) emerged
as the leading private bank in Kazakhstan. Currently,
KKB is the largest bank in Kazakhstan with US$ 8.6 billion
assets accounting for more than 25% of total banking
assets in the country as of December 31, 2005 As of
December 31, 2005- shareholder’s equity of the bank
constitutes USD 652 million, it is the biggest capital
in the Kazakhstani bank sector.
Website:
www.kkb.kz
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Air
Astana is a Joint Venture between the Government
of the Republic of Kazakhstan and BAE Systems. The airline
operates a young western fleet of 12 aircraft and will
add 6 more in 2006. Currently, it operates to17 international
and 24 domestic destinations. Air Astana is a member
of IATA, JAR-145 certified airline that carried more
than 1,1 mln passengers in 2005. Air Astana's mission
is to be the most successful airline in Central Asia
and the CIS, providing safe, reliable services to the
best international standards.
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International
Financial Services, London (IFSL), formerly British
Invisibles, is at the centre of the City of London. It is
the only independent cross-sectoral representative of the
UK financial services industry. It is uniquely placed to deliver
a focussed and concerted service promoting the industry to
enable the UK financial sector to build on its lead, reinforce
its global image and develop the scope of its services in
the international marketplace.
IFSL is a private sector, not-for-profit, membership organisation,
funded by its Members, the Bank of England and the Corporation
of London. It has over 30 years experience of successful promotion
of the UK’s financial services industry and works closely
with UK Government departments to promote the sector.
IFSL organises overseas and UK events and visits programmes
designed to introduce the full range of financial and professional
services available in the UK.
IFSL also works for greater liberalisation of international
trade in services and for the removal of constraints on services
earnings arising from tax and other regulations both in the
UK and overseas.
IFSL’s Economics unit researches and publishes statistics
that increase awareness of the UK's role in international
financial markets and the contribution of financial services
(overseas earnings in particular) to the UK economy.
Website:
www.ifsl.org.uk
The
American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan represents
nearly 160 member companies including US, multi-national,
and local businesses in 30 industry sectors. The Chamber provides
an opportunity for its members and country government officials
to find ways for cooperation and dialogue, promotes an
open forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and experience
for doing business in Kazakhstan, and serves as a valuable
source of information on useful business contacts and information
to investors in Kazakhstan.
Website:
www.amcham.kz
European
Business Association of Kazakhstan (EUROBAK) is a
non-commercial organisation representing the European business
community in Kazakhstan. It was formed in 1999 upon the joint
initiative of EU companies, working and investing in Kazakhstan,
and the Delegation of the European Union Commission. It plays
a key role in promoting and nurturing mutual understanding
between Kazakhstan and the countries of the European Union
in both business and social spheres. At present, EUROBAK membership
includes over 120 the leading European companies and institutions
doing business in, and based in, Kazakhstan.
EUROBAK
offers members several benefits and advantages. It maintains
close contacts with the EU institutions in Kazakhstan, comprising
the Delegation of the European Commission and the EU Presidency,
the Embassies and Consulates of the countries of the EU, EFTA
and EU aspirant member states. The Association engages in
active consultations with Kazakh authorities on specific issues,
bilateral contacts between the EU and Kazakhstan, provides
members access to the resources of EUROBAK: reports and updates
on the current status of EU-Kazakhstan co-operation and EU
economic policy.
EUROBAK
is a fast growing and developing organisation, constantly,
and considering new opportunities, possibilities and improvements
for the organisation, as well as, the services and benefits
provided to our membership, and the business community as
a whole.
Website:
www.eurobak.kz
British
Consultants and Construction Bureau
BCCB is the leading UK trade association for the export of
services, founded in 1965. Our members are some
270 companies working in a wide range of sectors with
a common interest in selling their expertise abroad. BCCB
member companies are active in almost every country in the
world.
Although BCCB maintains close relations with a range of British Government
Departments, our funding relies entirely on member company
subscriptions and fee-based services.
Website:
www.bccb.org.uk
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For 38
years, Institutional Investor has built its
reputation on providing award-winning editorial for the world’s
most influential corporate and financial decision makers in
every major segment of the global economy. Our regular features
include coverage on banking, corporate finance, insurance,
money management, pensions, mutual funds, derivatives, real
estate and technology. Our elite audience of C-level executives,
professional investors and government leaders are highly influenced
by what they read in our magazine. Institutional Investor
has a combined worldwide circulation of 138,035 with corporate
leaders, financial institutions and fund managers well represented.
Website:
www.institutionalinvestor.com
Argus
Media is renowned as a leading independent energy
price reporting agency. Governments, companies, banks, investment
funds, regulators, consultants and other companies with an
interest in energy have reaped the benefits of using Argus
information and price assessments in their contracts, analysis
and their strategy formulation. For more information, please
visit www.argusmediagroup.com
Securities
market magazine
Russian financial market No1 professional magazine. The
magazine appears twice a month since 1992. It is a source
of information for those who are involved in financial management
both at federal and regional levels, or in the companies.
The articles published cover practically all the problems
of the Russian capital market: the analysis and the forecast
of a situation on the main segments of the financial and stock
markets, technologies and tools to work on financial markets,
the legislation under securities, industries and overall economic
surveys, strategic methods how to attract the investment,
techniques of assets and risk management.
Website:
www.rcb.ru
In
2003, Nexion Publishing launched the second Time Inc’s publication
in Russia – FORTUNE – Bolshoi Business (“Big Business”),
the magazine for decision makers. Bolshoi Business is a business
monthly providing readers with a global perspective, the best
of FORTUNE’s content as well as exclusive commentary from
leading Russian and European business minds.
Website:
www.bolshoibusiness.com
Harvard
Business Review-Russia – is a Russian edition of
the most reputable management magazine. Its mission is to
be the source of ideas for business leaders. The magazine
is written by management gurus and top managers of Russian
and international companies. Its key topics are: ideas and
techniques of effective management, innovation, business cases,
leadership, motivation and corporate strategy.
Website:
www.hbr-russia.ru
Interfax
News Agency (www.interfax.com)
is part of Interfax Information Services Group. Interfax is
recognized as a provider of accurate and reliable general
news as well as financial and industry specific news and data
from the emerging markets of Europe and Asia. Interfax has
a global operational network with companies and offices in
about 30 countries. About 1,000 Interfax staff daily turn
out over 2500 stories in more than 70 bureaus worldwide.
The
Russian News & Information Agency RIA Novosti
The Russian News & Information Agency RIA Novosti is one
of the most respected and highly professional sources of information
in Russia and abroad.
The agency has a broad network of correspondents in Russia
and the CIS and in more than 40 non-CIS countries. RIA Novosti
daily provides socio-political, economic, scientific and financial
information in Russian, in the main European languages and
in Arabic through electronic media and the Internet.
Website: www.rian.ru
EuroWeek
is the capital markets weekly newspaper providing analysis
of all Eurobond, syndicated loans, equities and structured
finance deals. With 16,000 readers 60% in Europe amongst Institutional
Investors and Investment Bankers EuroWeek provides the most
targeted media for an Investor Relations campaign aimed at
investors in the international capital markets. See the link for
our latest capital markets report on Russia: http://www.euroweek.com/default.asp?Page=5&ISS=14020&PUB=10&SUP_OPEN=True
For advertising
and subscription information please contact Henry Krzymuski
on Tel: +44 207 779 8804 email; hkrzymuski@euroweek.com
our website is www.euroweek.com
For 38
years, Institutional Investor has built its
reputation on providing award-winning editorial for the world’s
most influential corporate and financial decision makers in
every major segment of the global economy. Our regular features
include coverage on banking, corporate finance, insurance,
money management, pensions, mutual funds, derivatives, real
estate and technology. Our elite audience of C-level executives,
professional investors and government leaders are highly influenced
by what they read in our magazine. Institutional Investor
has a combined worldwide circulation of 138,035 with corporate
leaders, financial institutions and fund managers well represented.
Website:
www.institutionalinvestor.com
The
Moscow Times - Moscow's leading English-language newspaper.
Covering major economic, political, business, culture and
sports events, the newspaper earned a reputation as a respectable
business publication. The Moscow Times website (www.themoscowtimes.com)
is visited by more than 250,000 visitors each month. In 2002,
The Moscow Times will celebrate its tenth anniversary.
www.themoscowtimes.com/indexes/01.html
The
Kazakhstan Monitor is an independent weekly English
language newspaper elucidating political and economic events
of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The paper regularly presents
reviews, analyses and objective opinions in the fields of
investments, finances, business and economy of Kazakhstan.
Audience
Business and political elite of the Republic, foreign embassies
and consulates, foreign companies and representations.
Kapital.kz
is an independent weekly Russian language newspaper covering
political and economic events in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
It gives to readers understanding of real situation in country
and presents forecasts for future development.
Audience
Business and political elite of the Republic, foreign embassies
and consulates, foreign companies and representations.
TEMPLETON
THORP is the definitive market specialist for all
forms of information, intelligence and due diligence on the
28 countries of the former Soviet Union and CSE Europe. Founded
in 2002, it has quickly expanded from its original due diligence
and business intelligence services to include cost-effective
information and intelligence products which are popular with
corporate clients in all sectors. Features of its TT TOTAL
INTELLIGENCE service include unique 24/7 coverage in English
and Russian of leading companies, politicians, oligarchs and
businessmen. For more information please visit: www.templetonthorp.com
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