Dentons offer expertise in complex commercial, corporate, administrative and tax disputes, including major international disputes which may concern Kazakh law. The team advises clients from across a range of industries/sectors, including oil and gas matters and environmental disputes – especially subsoil users and the state. Daniyar Toigonbaev heads the practice with experience in complex commercial, corporate and tax disputes and matters concerning government authorities. Victoria Simonova provides expertise in IP, corporate, and employment law. Artur Utarbayev and Nazym Bekturova support the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have experience cooperating with litigation team of Dentons. All members showed clear interest in solving disputes providing both the high standards of litigation under the law and really ethical treatment with all client's information, trying to provide the highest level of legal service.’
- ‘We cooperated with Simonova Victoriya, Daniyar Toigonbayev and Artur Utarbayev, and all of them were highly competent in our litigations. ’
- ‘Professional team with high knowledge of peculiarities of civil and arbitrage litigation and deep understanding of litigation proceedings. Possibility of legal representation in the court in both Kazakh and Russian language.’
- ‘Deep immersion and study of all the details of lawsuits, thorough preparation for court hearings, development and discussion of various strategies for behaviour in court.’
- ‘Dentons' litigation is best-in-class: they maintain up-to-date command of legislation and shape the relevant court practice themselves. The team is exceptionally well-equipped and always to the point.’
- ‘Our recent engagement involved domestic litigation led by Daniyar Toigonbayev with support from Artur Utarbayev. Both demonstrated a sharp grasp of complex, case-specific issues and quickly identified practical paths forward to safeguard the clients' best interest.’
Key clients
- North Caspian Operating Company N.V.
- Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.
- Kazzinc LLP
- RG Gold LLP
- Heidelberg Materials AG
- KAZ Minerals Bozshakol LLP
- Altyntau Kokshetau JSC
- Zhairem Mining and Concentrating Complex JSC
Work highlights
Represented RG Gold LLP against imposition of a US$10 million environmental fine.
Represented Kazzinc LLP in a US$6.7 million VAT refund dispute. This case and other VAT refund cases have been transformative for the local commercial sector.
Represented Kaz Minerals Bozshakol LLP against the competent authority’s refusal to grant the company a mining license.
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Practice head
Daniyar Toigonbaev
Other key lawyers
Victoria Simonova; Artur Utarbayev; Nazym Bekturova