Latest News

26 Mar 2026

In-person event: Fraud and Asset Recovery in Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the CIS

In collaboration with Grant Thornton UK

17 Mar 2026

Rupert Goodman OBE DL, Chairman of BKS, Welcomes Special Delegation

London, United Kingdom

13 Mar 2026

Chairman of the British-Kazakh Society Appears on Kazakhstan National TV

Rupert Goodman shares perspectives on constitutional reform and Kazakhstan’s development.

12 Mar 2026

BKS Webinar: Critical Minerals Policy and Challenges in the UK and Kazakhstan

Seminar recording is available for the members of BKS in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

10 Mar 2026

BKS-WPK-Embassy Drinks Reception

Networking Drinks Reception in Astana

25 Feb 2026

Strategic Partnership Business Roundtable

London, United Kingdom

25 Feb 2026

Visit of the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan - Official Ceremony

London, United Kingdom

24 Feb 2026

BKS Webinar: Gas in Kazakhstan - a Current Impression

Webinar recording is available for the members of BKS in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

18 Feb 2026

BKS Webinar: The Central Asian Countries - A 2026 External View

17 Feb 2026

BKS Webinar: Kazakhstan’s Glaciers and Climate Change - The Impact

Webinar recording is available for the BKS members in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

29 Jan 2026

Shaping the Future: Infrastructure and Construction in Kazakhstan

Host: Mayer Brown LLP

22 Jan 2026

BKS Fellowship 2026

Annual Ceremony in the House of Lords

22 Jan 2026

BKS Annual House of Lords Dinner

Annual Dinner in the House of Lords

21 Jan 2026

Kazakhstan Week: Succession Planning in Kazakhstan: Global Context & Domestic Considerations

Host: Charles Russell Speechlys

21 Jan 2026

Kazakhstan Week: Sustainable Infrastructure in Central Asia: ESG, Investment, and Emerging Disputes Risks

Host: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramers LLP

20 Jan 2026

Kazakhstan Week: Kazakh Law Day

Host: Fladgate LLP

20 Jan 2026

Event on Critical Minerals

BKS-Embassy of the UK-DBT-Embassy of Kazakhstan

20 Jan 2026

Kazakhstan Week: Strategic Horizons: Doing Business with Kazakhstan in Shifting Political Times

Host: Squire Patton Boggs LLP

19 Jan 2026

Kazakh Week in London: Roundtable

Host: Mishcon de Reya

10 Dec 2025

BKS Webinar: Building Digital Nations: Kazakhstan Lessons in Secure Government Innovation

Webinar recording is available for the BKS members in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

2 Dec 2025

Central Asia Networking Reception: Building Connections Across Borders

British-Kazakh Society and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP hosted an in-person event in London

13 Nov 2025

BKS-LK Law Reception

Drinks Reception in London

13 Nov 2025

BKS Webinar: Kazakhstan Government Mining Policy - Impacts

Webinar recording is available for BKS Members under "recorded webinars" section

12 Nov 2025

Her Excellency Sally Axworthy MBE and Rupert Goodman OBE DL meet for strategic dialogue

BKS Chairman - Rupert Goodman OBE DL and HE Sally Axworthy MBE

6 Nov 2025

KP Disputes releases Kazakhstan’s first practical guide on tax disputes with interactive content

BKS Member's Update

22 Oct 2025

BKS Webinar: Game Changers - Sport, Technology, Security & Fan Engagement Across Borders

Webinar recording is available for the BKS members in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

20 Oct 2025

Rupert Goodman and Lord Alderdice Thank HE Magzhan Ilyassov for his Outstanding Contribution to the Bilateral Relationship

Farewell to HE Magzhan Ilyassov

16 Oct 2025

BKS-Deminor-Gatehouse Chambers Reception

Networking Drinks Reception in London

15 Oct 2025

BKS Webinar: Exploring the Future of Nuclear Energy in Kazakhstan - Progress to Date

This webinar is available for anyone interested on this page

14 Oct 2025

BKS Webinar: Whispers of the Steppe: Telling Kazakhstan’s Story Through Rare Manuscripts

This webinar recording is available for everyone in this page

22 Sept 2025

Meeting in Astana

BKS Manager - Alizhan Askargaliyev met with BKS Members - Boris Telyatnikov and Caroline Croft from Enyo Law in Astana.

16 Sept 2025

BKS Webinar: Critical Minerals – A Closer Look at Kazakhstan and the Resource Base

Webinar recording is available for BKS members on the 'webinar recordings' webpage.

11 Sept 2025

BKS Webinar: Introduction to Arbitration with LCIA and Advocates' Bureau Legit

Webinar recording is available to BKS Members in the "recorded webinars" section.

10 Sept 2025

Rupert Goodman, Chairman of BKS and Rt Hon Lord Alderdice, UK Trade Envoy, discuss strategic trade issues

BKS Meetings

10 Sept 2025

BKS Webinar: From Kazakh Steppes to the Highest Peak in North America - What Inspired Indira Weaver to Climb Denali

Webinar recording is available to BKS Members in the "recorded webinars" section.

8 Sept 2025

Warm Welcome to HM's Ambassador HE Sally Axworthy MBE

HE Sally Axworthy MBE has taken her position as the Honorary President of BKS

12 Aug 2025

Rupert Goodman OBE DL, Chairman of BKS and HE Magzhan Ilyassov discuss strategic trade and investment opportunities.

BKS and the Embassy of Kazakhstan

15 Jul 2025

BKS-Fieldfisher Event

BKS and Fieldfisher hosted an event in London

15 Jul 2025

Rupert Goodman OBE DL hosts special breakfast in honour of HE Kathy Leach

BKS Breakfast in London

11 Jul 2025

BKS at the Centre for National Manuscripts and Rare Books of Kazakhstan

Centre for National Manuscripts and Rare Books in Kazakhstan

2 Jul 2025

BKS Chairman at the Middle Corridor Roundtable

Rupert Goodman OBE DL attends a Roundtable at the House of Lords

18 Jun 2025

His Majesty the King Charles lll's Birthday Celebration

Hosted by HE Kathy Leach and British Embassy

17 Jun 2025

BKS Webinar: Small and Medium Kazakh and Foreign E&P Companies - Investment Climate and Activity Levels

Webinar recording is available for BKS Members under the "recorded webinars" section

4 Jun 2025

BKS-Reed Smith Summer Drinks Reception

In-person event in London

28 May 2025

BKS Webinar: Scaling Innovation - Real-World Lessons in Launching & Commercialising NewTech Ventures

Webinar recording is available for BKS Members in the "Recorded Webinars" section.

14 May 2025

BKS Webinar: Quality Assurance and Different Models of British / Kazakh University Collaboration

Webinar recording is available to BKS Members in the "recorded webinars" section.

6 May 2025

BKS Webinar: Kazakh Schools - The Power of Pride and Contribution

Webinar recording is available to BKS Members in the "recorded webinars" section.

2 May 2025

Chairman of BKS hosts Inter Governmental Commission lunch

25 Mar 2025

Careers Fair Event

BKS in cooperation with Insperata Floruit

18 Mar 2025

BKS Webinar: Kazakhstan - Access to Finance for Mining

Webinar recording is available for BKS Members in the "Recorded Webinar" section

13 Mar 2025

BKS Webinar: Regional Energy Markets

Webinar recording is available for BKS members in the "Recorded Webinars" section

12 Mar 2025

BKS Webinar: Kazakhstan and UK - Collaboration in the Agri/Veterinary Sectors

Webinar recording is available for BKS Members in the "Recorded Webinars" section

27 Feb 2025

BKS Webinar: University-Industry Links in Kazakhstan: AstraZeneca and Nazarbayev University

Webinar recording is available for BKS Members in the "Recorded Webinars" page

26 Feb 2025

BKS Webinar: The Bolashak Research Internship Programme – its impact and future changes

Webinar recording is available for BKS Members in the "Recorded Webinars" page

14 Feb 2025

Rupert Goodman, Chairman of BKS, meets His Excellency Erzhan Kazykhan, Special Envoy to the President of Kazakhstan

BKS Meeting

12 Feb 2025

BKS Webinar: Rosie Stancer - The Aralkum Expedition

Webinar recording is available for the members of BKS in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

11 Feb 2025

Rupert Goodman, Chairman of BKS welcomes Roman Vassilenko, Deputy Foreign Minister

Rupert Goodman welcomes Roman Vassilenko on his official visit to UK and they discuss the strength of the bilateral relationship.

23 Jan 2025

2025 British-Kazakh Society Annual Dinner at the House of Lords

The British-Kazakh Society hosted an annual event at the House of Lords.

23 Jan 2025

Fellowship of the British-Kazakh Society 2025

23 Jan 2025

An Asset Recovery case study; acting as Receivers for over 10 years in the matter of BTA Bank vs Mukhtar Ablyazov

On the last day of Kazakhstan Week programme, Interpath LLP hosted a Business Breakfast led by Michael Leeds, Partner.

22 Jan 2025

Kazakh Winter Law Update

On the third day of the Kazakhstan Week programme, we had an afternoon seminar and networking evening co-hosted by Tatiana Menshenina, Withers LLP and Rashid Gaissin, British-Kazakh Law Association.

21 Jan 2025

Private Wealth Breakfast: Kazakhstan-UK Trends for 2025

On the second day of the Kazakhstan Week programme, Charles Russel Speechlys (CRS) hosted a breakfast-seminar for BKS Members and special guests.

20 Jan 2025

Mishcon de Reya Evening Drinks Reception

Evening drinks reception hosted by Mishcon de Reya, beginning the week's programme of events and to celebrate the New Year.

30 Dec 2024

New Year Honours 2025: Rupert Goodman OBE DL

BKS Chairman - Rupert Goodman OBE DL has been honoured with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at the New Year Honours 2025.

12 Dec 2024

BKS Webinar: Navigating Corporate Immigration Compliance in Kazakhstan

British-Kazakh Society in cooperation with Fragomen and WPK hosted a webinar on Corporate Immigration Compliance in Kazakhstan.

27 Nov 2024

BKS-HSF Business Networking Seminar

BKS together with Herbert Smith Freehills hosted a business networking seminar in London

21 Nov 2024

Rupert Goodman, Chairman of BKS, congratulates Mark Day of Altyn Dala winner of Earthshot Prize

BKS Meeting

20 Nov 2024

BKS-APCO Drinks Reception

BKS & APCO hosted drinks reception in London

6 Nov 2024

BKS Webinar: The Central Asian Countries and Water Issues - An External View

You can watch the webinar recording on our website under the section 'Recorded Webinars'.

1 Nov 2024

Kazakhstan National Day Reception

Rupert Goodman, Chairman of BKS, was a keynote speaker at Kazakhstan’s National Day Reception hosted by HE Magzhan Ilyassov.

31 Oct 2024

BKS Webinar: Mining in Kazakhstan - Processing Requirements Prior to Export: Potential Changes

You can watch the webinar recording on our website under the section 'Recorded Webinars'.

21 Oct 2024

Official Kazakhstan business delegation welcomed to United Kingdom by British Kazakh Society.

British-Kazakh Society welcomed PARASAT Delegation in London.

16 Oct 2024

BKS Webinar: Kazakhstan - Mine Waste/Tailings Management - Adoption of Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

British-Kazakh Society Mining group hosted a webinar together with the UK Department for Business and Trade.

26 Sept 2024

KIOGE Conference: BKS Panel Session

BKS has taken part in KIOGE Conference with a Panel Session.

24 Sept 2024

Event: Law of the AIFC - Application Specifics and Practical Advice to Business

BKS-AIFC-Aequitas Event held in Astana.

19 Sept 2024

BKS Webinar: Kazakhstan - Focus on the Sheep Industry

Webinar recording is available for the BKS members in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

5 Sept 2024

BKS Webinar: New Technologies

Webinar recording is available for the BKS members in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

25 Jul 2024

BKS Webinar: Migration Regulations in Kazakhstan: Work Permit and Visas

The British-Kazakh Society hosted a webinar in cooperation with WPK Firm.

27 Jun 2024

BKS Webinar: Fertilizer Use in Kazakhstan - Issues and Solutions

The British-Kazakh Society hosted an agribusiness group webinar.

19 Jun 2024

His Majesty The King's Birthday Celebration

British-Kazakh Society at His Majesty The King's Birthday Celebration

1 Jun 2024

American Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards Dinner

British-Kazakh Society at the American Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards Dinner

29 May 2024

BKS-Reed Smith Summer Drinks Reception

British-Kazakh Society in cooperation with Reed Smith LLP hosted summer drinks reception in Astana.

28 May 2024

BKS Director’s Strategy Roundtable

BKS Directors attend Strategy Roundtable chaired by Rupert Goodman.

23 May 2024

BKS Webinar: Chevening Scholarship

Webinar recording is available for the BKS members in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

30 Apr 2024

BKS Webinar: Kazakhstan - Mining and Water Issues

Webinar recording is available for the BKS members in the 'Recorded Webinars' section of the website.

17 Apr 2024

Interview with Alex Thomas

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11 Apr 2024

Flooding in Kazakhstan

BKS Official Statement

14 Mar 2024

BKS Business Networking Session

The British-Kazakh Society hosted a business networking session in London.

13 Mar 2024

БКС Вебинар: Налоговый камеральный контроль в Казахстане. Что изменится в 2024 году?

Запись данного вебинара доступна на русском языке

13 Mar 2024

BKS Webinar: Tax Cameral Control in Kazakhstan. What's New in 2024?

Webinar recording is available for anyone interested.