TKS Disputes

Managing Partner: Bakhyt Tukulov

Partners: 1

Counsel: Nazerke Rizabekova

Other fee-earners: 17

Languages: English, Kazakh, Russian

Office:

Office 607, 28V Timiryazev Street

Almaty 050040, Republic of Kazakhstan

+7 727 296 0211

[email protected]

www.tks.law

TKS Disputes is a leading Kazakhstan law firm focused exclusively on dispute resolution and international arbitration. Founded by Band 1 practitioner Bakhyt Tukulov, the firm is widely recognised for its work on complex, high-value and often multi-jurisdictional disputes involving Kazakh law. Its clients include multinational corporations, financial institutions, investors and major domestic businesses that rely on the team’s ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters with precision and strategic clarity.

The firm has a strong track record before the AIFC Court, domestic Kazakh courts and international arbitral tribunals under ICC, LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL rules. TKS Disputes regularly acts across multiple jurisdictions and advises on the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, interim and emergency measures, fraud, asset recovery and disputes requiring sophisticated analysis of Kazakh and international legal frameworks.

The firm is particularly noted for its resources, rigorous analytical approach and the ability to deliver clear, commercially grounded advice in disputes where legal risks and business objectives intersect. Clients value the team’s responsiveness, technical excellence and strategic insight in matters of significant complexity.

TKS Disputes is consistently recognised by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific and The Legal 500 for its market-leading expertise. In 2024, founding partner Bakhyt Tukulov was named Lawyer of the Year at the AIFC Legal Awards, reflecting the firm’s role in shaping dispute resolution practice in Kazakhstan and its standing as one of the jurisdiction’s most respected litigation and arbitration specialists.

Commercial Litigation

TKS Disputes represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes before the AIFC Court and Kazakhstani courts. The team handles matters involving contract performance, shareholder disputes, debt recovery, damages claims and enforcement issues. The practice is experienced in cases requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

International Arbitration

The firm advises and represents clients in international arbitration proceedings. Its work includes pre-dispute strategy, representation throughout arbitral proceedings and post-award stages such as recognition and enforcement or set-aside applications in Kazakhstan. The team regularly addresses questions of Kazakh law in arbitrations seated abroad and assists in cases involving foreign court proceedings.

Cross-Border Litigation & Foreign Proceedings

TKS Disputes frequently works on disputes with an international element, including those involving foreign governing law, offshore holding structures or assets located in multiple jurisdictions. The firm is experienced in preparing expert evidence on Kazakh law for foreign courts and arbitral tribunals and in coordinating cross-border litigation strategies with international counsel.

Regulatory & Administrative Disputes

The firm advises on disputes involving government bodies, regulators and state-owned enterprises. Its experience includes administrative actions, public procurement matters and sector-specific regulatory issues. The team assists clients with both contentious and pre-contentious interactions with authorities.

Banking, Finance & Enforcement Matters

TKS Disputes acts for financial institutions, borrowers and investors in disputes relating to loan agreements, security enforcement, guarantees, recovery of indebtedness and financial regulatory matters. The team advises on recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards, as well as related asset-tracing and protective measures.

Practice Areas

• Litigation
• International arbitration
• Cross-border matters
• Regulatory disputes
• Enforcement proceedings

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Office 607, 28V Timiryazev Street

Almaty 050040, Republic of Kazakhstan

Tel: +7 727 296 0211

Email: [email protected]