Discussion: Joint Ventures Between Foreign and Local Businesses — Navigating Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution
When: 14 May 2026 at 10AM - 12PM
Where: EXPO C4.1.
Lecturer: Zaira Sarsenova, Partner at GRATA International
Language: English
This session will highlight essential legal and practical dimensions of joint ventures in Kazakhstan, with a focus on how governance structures shape collaboration and potential disputes. Key themes include:
- Laying the Groundwork: Examining how joint venture structures, default voting rules, and decision-making frameworks influence cooperation and the risk of disagreements.
- Spotting the Challenges: Identifying recurring shareholder conflicts, deadlock scenarios, and governance gaps that can undermine stability.
- Exploring Safeguards and Balancing Interests: Reviewing practical mechanisms to prevent and resolve disputes, such as trust management, consortium agreements, shareholder options, and contractual safeguards. Considering dilution of shares and other equity-adjustment mechanisms as tools to manage ownership dynamics and mitigate conflict.
For organizational inquiries, please contact: direction@ccifk.kz