Dispute Resolution - Kazakhstan
What the Team is Known For
Dentons is a global law firm with a substantial disputes practice, acting on a broad range of contentious mandates in Kazakhstan, including environmental, tax and competition-related disputes. The law firm further represents clients in commercial disputes, including international arbitration cases. Its client base comprises natural resources and oil and gas companies as well as construction clients.
Strengths
"Dentons is always flexible and ready to meet our needs. The lawyers always suggest unusual tactics and strategy for case management and original ways of problem resolution."
"Dentons is extremely responsive, there is never any concern. Its knowledge for the area is extensive."
Work Highlights
Dentons represented RG Gold before the Specialised Interdistrict Administrative Court in an administrative dispute against the Department of Ecology where the client challenged the results of the unscheduled inspections carried out by the Department of Ecology, as well as the instruction issued on the basis of the results of the inspections.
Notable Practitioners
Aigoul Kenjebayeva is a partner in Dentons' Kazakhstan office. She is based in Almaty and is well respected for her extensive expertise in domestic disputes, as well as international arbitration mandates. "Aigoul has amazing insight into the politics and interpretation of the laws in the eyes of the government agencies." "She is very strong in providing different views on the implementation from our side and the regulatory side."
Daniyar Toigonbaev is an established practitioner who heads the firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice in Kazakhstan. His practice spans corporate, commercial and administrative litigation, with noted expertise regarding investment disputes. "Daniyar delivers an exceptional level of understanding his clients' business, and their wants. He is very client-oriented." "Daniyar delves into the details and catches the essence of the issue instantly, and can also quickly offer options for resolving the issue."
Victoria Simonova is experienced acting on a wide range of dispute resolution cases, covering IP, employment and commercial issues. Her clientele includes a number of household names. She has experience representing clients before the first instance and appellate courts. "Victoria is a professional lawyer with extensive experience." "Victoria is a very strong lawyer in labour law matters and litigation."
