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CMS has advised Orifjan Shadiyev, a prominent businessman and owner of Capital Bank Kazakhstan, on the acquisition of RBS's business in Kazakhstan (RBSK).

The CMS team was led by Graham Conlon, a partner in the corporate and international private equity team, and supported by senior associate Tetyana Dovgan.
Graham Conlon commented: “We are very happy to have advised Mr. Shadiyev on this important transaction, one of a number of high profile transactions in Central Asia in which we have been involved in recent times.”
Orifjan Shadiyev, commented: “The acquisition gives an opportunity to add scale to Capital Bank Kazakhstan and perfectly fits our growth strategy. RBSK’s professional staff, with their international experience and adherence to best practice, will allow us to offer high quality services to all our clients.”

For further information, please contact:

Graham Conlon, Partner
[email protected]
+44 207 367 3000

Darina Gordienko, Marketing Officer
[email protected]
+380 44 391 3377

Notes to Editors:

CMS
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Capital Bank Kazakhstan (CBK)
CBK is one of the most ambitious and fast-growing banks in Kazakhstan. During 2014 CBK more than tripled its assets up to USD 374mm; the loan portfolio reached USD 264mm. As of March 1, 2015 total equity amounts to USD 70mm.
The bank offers a wide range of products to large corporate clients, as well as to small and medium enterprises and individuals. CBK headquarter is located in Almaty.
For more information please visit the web-page www.capitalbank.kz

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
RBS is a UK-based banking and financial services company. Headquartered in Edinburgh, RBS provides a wide range of products and services to personal, commercial and large corporates and institutional customers through its two main subsidiaries, The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest, as well as through a number of other well-known brands including Citizens, Ulster Bank and Coutts.
For more information please visit the web-page http://www.rbs.com/