Note: The situation relating to the topics discussed in this Legal Alert is changing rapidly. This Legal Alert speaks as of 13:00, Nur-Sultan time, on 16 March 2020. For information about any subsequent changes or developments, please contact Baker McKenzie’s Kazakhstan office. On Sunday, 15 March 2020, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart…
This Legal Alert updates Kazakhstan’s response to COVID-19 subsequent to the 15 March Decree of the President announcing a State of Emergency as described in greater detail in Baker McKenzie’s Legal Alert dated 16 March 2020. On Tuesday, 17 March 2020, the State of Emergency Commission established to respond to…
Overview The Republic of Uzbekistan has adopted its first statute providing comprehensive regulation of its renewable energy sector. The Renewable Energy Law1 entered into force on 22 May 2019 The country’s previous legislation in this area consisted mainly of different Presidential resolutions, often relating to particular projects. But in his…
The Republic of Uzbekistan has adopted its first law regulating public-private partnerships. [1] The PPP Law will enter into force on 12 June 2019. Purpose of the PPP Law The purpose of the PPP Law is to encourage the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Uzbekistan by officially permitting and…
Two decrees aiming towards the liberalization of Uzbekistan’s import and export regime have been signed by the country’s President. The Decrees represent a further step towards liberalization of Uzbekistan’s economy.