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Unicase

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Kazakhstan


Unicase

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TYPE OF WORK HANDLED

legal analysis of the litigation documents;

support during inspections by the governmental agencies;

  • pre-trial settlement;
  • representation in court;
  • representation in international and local arbitration;
  • representation in bankruptcy proceedings;
  • enforcement procedure of foreign arbitral awards and court decisions;
  • representation in tax departments, customs and other authorities;
  • conducting settlement through mediation/participatory procedure or conclusion of settlement agreement

CATEGORIES OF CLIENTS

Manufacturing and Product Liability: Expert RP

Professional Service Firms: NBTC Limited, Aprile SPA

Energy Companies: Eneverse Kunkuat, Beineu Shymkent LLP, SHENZHEN CAREALL INVESTMENTS HOLDING GROUP CO LTD.

RECENT WORK HIGHLIGHTS

Unicase represented the interests of the Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline (one of the biggest gas pipelines in Kazakhstan) before the judicial bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan in a dispute arising from the claim under the EPC contract (dispute with subcontractors).

Unicase represented NBTC Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese internet company The9 Limited, a Nasdaq-listed gaming corporation (Nasdaq: NCTY), during the arbitration procedure against a Kazakhstani company regarding the supply of almost 7,000 mining machines (approximate cost of one miner to the date is USD 5,000) and the lost profit for USD 1,65 million.

Clients (4)

  • Astana Solar
  • Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline
  • NBTC Limited
  • Shenzhen Careall Investments Holding Group Co Ltd.

Industries (8)

  • Finance and Investments
  • Industrial and Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Logistics and Transportation
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Technology

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Dispute Resolution - Kazakhstan

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Unicase maintains a notable litigation and arbitration practice in Kazakhstan. The law firm often represents international clients and is especially active in the mining, construction and energy sectors. The team's caseload includes tax and debt recovery cases.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Unicase provided pro bono legal support to Special Olympics Kazakhstan, advising on governance, compliance and restructuring work.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Unicase brings strength in navigating Kazakhstan’s legal system, combining deep knowledge of national courts with specialist insight into AIFC’s common-law dispute resolution.

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  • Their work is highly structured, timely and aligned with our business goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Artem Timoshenko
    Band 4Artem Timoshenko

    Artem Timoshenko

    Artem Timoshenko is the managing partner at Unicase in Kazakhstan. He often represents foreign companies in disputes in Kazakhstan, including in the mining and energy sectors.
    • Artem's ability to combine legal insight with practical risk awareness is particularly valuable in a complex regulatory setting.

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Kazakhstan

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