Presentations

Section 1:

"Settlement of Disputes in the Field of Subsoil Use and Subsoil Protection (Practicalities)", presentation by Leila Makhmetova, Senior Lawyer, Ecological Law Department, GRATA Law Firm

Section 2:

"The development of the local content. Norwegian experience", presentation by Odd Magne Instefjord, General Director, Stat Oil Kazakhstan

"Issues of complying with local content requirements in the procurement of goods, works and services during oil operations", presentation by Molder Zhaksybayeva, Director of Legal Department, Max Petroleum PLC

Section 3:

"Taxation of subsurface users: problems with the legislation and experiences. Result of 2009", presentation by Almira Satmoldina, Lawyer, Tax Law Department, GRATA Law Firm

"Some problems of returning VAT", presentation by Assel Ilyassova, Director, Tax Law Department, GRATA Law Firm

"Practical recommendations on the minimisation of additional tax assessment risks in transfer pricing", presentation by Arman Mendybayev, Partner, GRATA Law Firm

Section 4:

"M&A in subsurface use. The role of a foreign consultant", presentation by Steven Dalton, Herbert Smith

"M&A market in the area of subsurface use in Kazakhstan. Summary of 2009", presentation by Bolat Miyatov, Partner, GRATA Law Firm

"Legal basis for the realisation of greenfield projects in Kazakhstan", presentation by Alzhan Stamkulov, Senior Lawyer, Natural Resources Department, GRATA Law Firm

"Company debt restructuring: legal issues", presentation by Shaimerden Chikanayev, Partner, GRATA Law Firm