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Dentons

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Kazakhstan


Dentons

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Dispute Resolution - Kazakhstan

Band 1

Band 1


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.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented JV Inkai in the administrative court, challenging a USD3.5 million environmental fine for alleged excess emissions. The firm succeeded in reaching a settlement agreement with the inspecting authority, under which the authority partially revoked the order and suspended the initiation of a new inspection against the client.

Strengths

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  • Dentons has highly competent lawyers that are able to represent the interests of their clients efficiently.

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  • Dentons has a strong ability to understand the essence of complex legal issues and to quickly develop advice tailored to the client’s business context.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersAigoul Kenjebayeva
    Eminent PractitionersAigoul Kenjebayeva

    Aigoul Kenjebayeva

    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 is a highly competent lawyer who is business minded.

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  • Band 2Daniyar Toigonbaev
    Band 2Daniyar Toigonbaev

    Daniyar Toigonbaev

    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's professionalism inspires comfort and confidence. He and his team have consistently provided positive results in complex situations.

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    • He has a deep understanding of Kazakh regulations and understands our business well.

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  • Band 4Victoria Simonova
    Band 4Victoria Simonova

    Victoria Simonova

    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 highly competent lawyer and is business minded.

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