Partner - Alexander Ahn | Kalikova & Associates

The most optimal legal structure for doing business in the Kyrgyz Republic,
The Times of Central Asia, December 15, 2011.

Choosing the right legal structure is a very important decision from the perspective of the protection of business interests.

Author: Magomed Saaduev
Industries: IT & Telecommunications; International Organizations, Local Non-Governmental Organizations
Services: Corporate Issues & Capital Market

Nationalization as Legal Institute and Political Tool in Kyrgyzstan,
www.open.kg Information & Analytical Web-site, April 5, 2011

… given the great influence of nationalization on the destiny of the country in general and its people, the actions of authorities in this direction must be very well thought or and weighed up

Author: Magomed Saaduev, Pamira Sainazarova
Industries: Banking, Micro-Finance and Insurance; Mining & Exploration; Energy, Oil & Gas
Services: Corporate Issues & Capital Market; Litigation & Arbitration

Arbitration as the Method of Settlement of Investment Disputes against the Kyrgyz Republic
AKIpress Analytics section, March 19, 2013

The Kyrgyz Republic has already participated in several arbitration proceedings. Therefore, it might be reasonable to analyze peculiarities of legal regulation of arbitration in the KR, the causes and consequences of arbitration disputes and make relevant conclusions…

Author: Nurbek Sabirov
Industries: Mining & Exploration; Oil & Gas, Hotel & Recreation, Banking, Microfinance & Insurance
Services: Litigation & Arbitration, Contracts, Corporate Issues & Capital Market

How is the electric power market regulated in the Kyrgyz Republic?
The Times of Central Asia, February 3, 2012

… the regulation of the electric power market in Kyrgyzstan is quite complicated because of plenty of legal loopholes. This means that a number of additional regulations should be put in place.

Authors: Murat Madykov
Industries: Energy, Oil & Gas
Services: Corporate Issues & Capital Market; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Restructuring & Reorganization

Overview of Anti-Trust Laws in Kyrgyzstan,
The CIS Leading Council Network Anti-Trust Guide 2011.

Basic trends in the development of antimonopoly laws of the Kyrgyz Republic are generally related to strengthening the powers of the Antimonopoly Agency

Author: Murat Madykov, Marina Lim
Industries: Banking, Micro-Finance and Insurance; Real Estate & Construction; Tobacco & Alcohol
Services: Anti-monopoly Regulation; Corporate Issues & Capital Market

What are the legal guarantees for foreign investments in the Kyrgyz Republic?
The Times of Central Asia, November 24, 2011.

National legislation on promotion and protection of investments originates from 1991, and there has been a positive effect of making it more clear and liberal.

Authors: Ulan Tilenbaev
Industries: Banking, Micro-Finance and Insurance; IT & Telecommunications; Mining & Exploration
Services: Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Restructuring and Reorganization; Project Finance, Public-Private Partnership

What risks foreign investors should take into account while investing into the Kyrgyz mining sector,
The Times of Central Asia, March 1, 2012.

While there are many advantages in doing business in the mining sector there are 3 major risks which should be taken into account and where possible minimized

Authors: Aicholpon Jorupbekova
Industries: Mining & Exploration; Energy, Oil & Gas
Services: Corporate Issues & Capital Market; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Restructuring & Reorganization

Overview of Anti-Corruption Laws in Kyrgyz Republic,
Comparative Summary of Anti-Corruption Laws in the CIS Economic Region, 2011,
The CIS Leading Council Network.

Taking into account the latest trends in the Kyrgyz Republic it is highly recommended that all companies develop corporate anti-corruption policies

Author: Aicholpon Jorupbekova, Meerim Kachkynbaeva
Industries: International Organizations, Local Non-Governmental Organizations
Services: Contracts; Corporate Issues & Capital Market; Taxation; Litigation & Arbitration

What a foreigner should know about tax regime in the Kyrgyz Republic?
The Times of Central Asia, publication expected.

Kyrgyzstan is not an offshore zone and does not provide tax exemptions, but the rates of many of them are not very high.

Authors: Maksim Smirnov
Industries: Banking, Micro-Finance and Insurance; Hotels & Recreation; International Organizations, Local Non-Governmental Organizations; Mining & Exploration
Services: Taxation

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Alexander Ahn

Partner

Chambers Asia Pacific 2017 marks Alexander Ahn for taking “responsive and comprehensive” approaches to finding solutions concerning local law issues related to inbound project financing.

Areas of Practice

Banking, Microfinance & Insurance
Construction & Real Estate

Contracts
Corporate Issues & Capital Market

Languages

Kyrgyz, Russian, English

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Alexander Ahn is a Partner and Head of Banking, Microfinance & Insurance Practice Group of the firm. Alexander has rich experience in advising foreign and local clients on various legal issues in the banking & microfinance area, pertaining to corporate issues, loans and security perfection, capital increase and Internet banking, to name a few. He acts as a team leader of projects on outsourcing services legal services to various banks operating in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Portfolio

-advised a major Kyrgyz bank in connection with its corporate loans, financial leasing facilities, Internet-banking, safe box deposit services, corporate management, capital increase, software development and other topics;
-advised a Dutch company, one of the largest financiers of the microfinance sector worldwide, with respect to its loans to the Kyrgyz Republic's leading micro-credit companies and local banks;
-advised a European international financial institution in connection with equity investment, capital increase and further sale of shares in a Kyrgyz bank;
-advised a Kyrgyz-Korean company, building one of the largest housing complexes in the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic and its creditor, on issues related to sales of apartments.

Recognition

Recognized as a top practitioner in banking and finance law according to the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2016.

Professional Background

Kalikova & Associates Law Firm (since 2008);
Lawyer, USAID/Chemonics Int. Inc. Land Reform and Land Market Development Project (2006-2008);
Legal Counsel/Litigator, Legal Assistance to Rural Citizens Public Association (LARC) (2002-2006);
Specialist, World Bank/Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic Legal Informatization Project (2001-2002);
Lawyer, Human Rights and Democracy Public Fund, Osh (2001).

Education

Land Management Program, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden (2004-2005);
Diploma in Law with Honors, Osh State University (1999).

Speeches and Presentations, Publications

Alexander acts as a supervisor of thesis papers of graduate students of American University of Central Asia and participates in trainings on banking and finance issues for local and international businesses.
"Borrowing from Kyrgyz banks: 10 Frequently Asked Questions”, The Times of Central Asia, Retail Banking Section, May 10, 2012 in co-authorship with Albina Rakhmidinova;
“Land Right Limitations”, Land Law Bulletin, Issue 2, 2006.

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