About

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 conducting seminars 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]

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Kazakhstan

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ravil Kassilgov
4
Ravil Kassilgov
4
Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
KP Disputes

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Kazakhstan

Dispute Resolution

Ravil Kassilgov
4
Ravil Kassilgov
4
Band 4

Members

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Aibek Kambaliyev

Ravil Kassilgov

Ravil Kassilgov

Head of Department

Industries

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Banking and financial services

Construction

Consulting services

Information Technology

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical

Renewable Energy

Telecommunication

Tobacco