Daniyar Toigonbaev

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Work Department

Daniyar is the Head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice at Dentons Kazakhstan. Daniyar focuses on complex disputes in commercial and corporate sectors, as well as on disputes with tax and other governmental authorities. He has a proven track record of successful dispute resolution in courts and in arbitrations in Kazakhstan and abroad, which is based on his professionalism, deep knowledge and understanding of clients’ businesses, and a thoughtful and innovative approach to each case. Daniyar’s particular specialization is in investment disputes.

Daniyar’s area of expertise also includes large-scale projects in the area of power and natural resources.

Prior to joining Dentons, Daniyar worked as an in-house counsel, including as a general counsel, in large mining companies in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan.

Position

Partner

Career

• Partner, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2020–to date
• Counsel, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2017–2019
• Senior Associate, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2015–2017
• Head of the International Legal Department, Polyus Gold, Moscow, Russia, 2013–2014
• General Counsel, Kazakhaltyn, Astana, Kazakhstan, 2009-2013
• General Counsel, Talas Gold Mining Company, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 2004-2009
• In-house Counsel, Kyrgyzaltyn JSC, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 2002-2004

Languages

English, Russian, Kyrgyz

Memberships

• Arbitrator of the International Court of Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic
• Kazakhstan Bar Association

Education

• Pennsylvania State University, 2009, LLM
• Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, 2002, Law Degree, with honors