Mrs Nazym Bekturova > Dentons > Almaty, Kazakhstan > Lawyer Profile

Dentons
135 ABYLAI KHAN AVENUE
050000 ALMATY
Kazakhstan

Work Department

Energy, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Position

Nazym Bekturova is a senior associate at Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice team in Kazakhstan.

Dispute resolution

  • Posco Daewoo Corporation: Successfully representing before court with respect to a claim in the amount of US$4 million that was awarded in full.
  • Posco Daewoo Corporation: Successfully representing in four ICC arbitration proceedings with respect to debt recovery from various Kazakhstan debtors; total amount of US$6.6 million recovered.
  • Posco Daewoo Corporation: Representing in local courts with respect to the recognition and enforcement of Arbitral Awards issued in the above ICC arbitrations.
  • EBRD: Representing in the terminated bankruptcy and ongoing rehabilitation proceedings of Kazakhstan Kagazy JSC.
  • Confidential client (major Islamic bank): Representing in a US$19 million dispute against a Kazakhstan debtor which was finalized by a settlement agreement with terms beneficial to the client.

Energy and natural resources

  • Cameco Corporation: Advising on and successfully closing the restructuring of the uranium subsoil user JV Inkai LLP, a joint venture with Kazatomprom National Atomic Company JSC.
  • Confidential client (company group specializing in nuclear power and renewable energy with uranium reserves in Kazakhstan): Advising on and assisting in successfully obtaining various regulatory approvals in Kazakhstan with respect to the internal restructuring of the group.
  • Confidential client (major German multinational building materials company): Advising and successfully closing the acquisition of two participatory interests in a Kazakhstan producer of widespread minerals leading to the client becoming its 100% owner, successfully obtaining all the regulatory approvals required in the subsoil use sector to complete both transactions.
  • Confidential client (a Hong Kong investment company with a stake in a Kazakhstan wolframite subsoil user): Advising on possible settlement between the shareholders.
  • Confidential client (major oil and gas producer): Advising on issues of extension of the exploration and production terms of the subsoil use contract.
  • Confidential client (major oil and gas producer): Advising on various issues of subsoil use (export of geological information, liquidation of consequences of subsoil use).
  • Confidential client (Malaysian bank): Advising on issues of extending the exploration and production terms under the pledged subsoil use rights.

 

Career

  • Senior Associate, Dentons, Almaty, (2020-present)
  • Associate, Dentons, Almaty, (2018-2020)
  • Junior Associate, Dentons, Almaty, (2016-2018)
  • Paralegal, Dentons, Almaty (2015-2016)
  • Legal Assistant, Beiersdorf Kazakhstan, Almaty (September-November 2014)
  • Legal Assistant, SAP (UK), London (June-July 2012)

Education

Eurasian Law Academy named after DA Kunayev, 2018, Master of Laws

University of Cambridge, 2014, Bachelor of Laws

Lawyer Rankings

Kazakhstan > Energy and natural resources

(Rising stars)

Nazym BekturovaDentons

Dentons is a leading firm in the energy and natural resources practice area in Kazakhstan, serving as primary counsel for clients in the oil and gas, uranium and solid mineral mining sectors. The firm offers a one-stop shop service for its clients, representing them before a variety of agencies including government and state level, courts and arbitral proceedings. The team is also present on matters dealing with subsoil use licenses and contracts, and protecting clients interests. Daniyar Toigonbaev leads the team and is experienced in large-scale projects within power and natural resources. Aigoul Kenjebayeva represents clients within the mining industry, whereas Birzhan Zharasbayev ‘s expertise includes construction and real estate, renewable and green energy projects. Nazym Bekturova is noted for her advisory work to major mining companies.

Kazakhstan > Dispute resolution

Dentons‘ litigation and dispute resolution team offers clients a one-stop shop service for clients seeking assistance in contentious matters, with lawyers having experience in dealing with a wide range of disputes, including general contract litigation, banking litigation, tax and customs and property-related claims. Daniyar Toigonbaev heads the practice and has experience in advising clients on a variety of legal issues, including disputes on tax and other governmental authorities, while Aigoul Kenjebayeva has worked on disputes for the oil and gas sector. Victoria Simonova advises clients on international law issues, including IP and corporate matters. Artur Utarbayev and Nazym Bekturova are names to watch.