Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Kazakhstan
Ranked Individual
Provided by KP Disputes
KP Disputes is Kazakhstan’s first boutique law firm fully dedicated to resolving tax and customs disputes.
We handle complex cases daily, staying on top of emerging court trends to secure a competitive edge for our clients. Our Partners actively manage high-stakes matters, supported by a dedicated legal team. We have successfully defended clients in tax disputes totaling USD 50 million and mitigated tax risks in transactions worth USD 2 billion.
Serving both local and international clients, we provide top-tier legal expertise at competitive rates. Recognized by Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 and Legal 500 Caucasus and Central Asia 2025, we collaborate closely with tax consultants, auditors, and customs experts to maximize value for our clients.
KP Disputes also shares its expertise by for in-house lawyers across major industries, focusing on tax and customs controversies.
Our address:
16 Dostyk st. | 12th floor | office 11 | Talan Towers Business Center | Astana
38 Dostyk Ave. | 4th floor | office A16 | Ken Dala Business Center | Almaty
Contact us:
+7 727 321 23 17 | www.kplaw.kz | [email protected]
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KP Disputes is well known for its expertise in complex tax matters and advises clients in the transport and logistics, manufacturing and retail sectors. The firm has expertise in tax audits, customs classification disputes, cross-border dividend taxation, as well as data exclusivity litigation in the pharmaceutical sector.
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KP Disputes advised Exalo Drilling against Kazakhstan’s tax authorities, with the Supreme Court ruling that mutual agreement procedures under the Poland–Kazakhstan tax treaty must be completed before litigation, leading to the full reversal of a USD1.6 million tax assessment.
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They consistently provide clear, practical advice with impressive speed, and are ready to handle court matters at short notice.
KP Disputes is easy to work with, responsive, thoughtful and genuinely committed to helping us.
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Ravil Kassilgov is recognised for his expertise handling tax dispute cases, and is particularly active in those involving VAT charges. He typically acts for international and domestic entities from various industries such as blockchain technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.
Ravil knows how to build arguments that are understandable to the court, even in the most controversial situations.
Ravil is exclusively client-oriented, listens to the client's requests and needs, and is ready to perform tasks of any complexity.
Ravil is very trustworthy, demonstrates a strong sense of empathy, and shows a willingness to help, always eager to share his knowledge by providing various legal reviews.
Head of Dispute Resolution
Provided by KP Disputes
Aibek Kambaliyev
Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Kazakhstan
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