Daniyar Toigonbaev

Daniyar is a partner and the Head of the Tax, Subsoil Use and Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practices at Dentons Kazakhstan.

Daniyar is a recognized leading practitioner in dispute resolution, energy and natural resources and is known for his extensive industry experience and excellence. He is a trusted advisor to leading oil & gas, mining companies and investors.

Daniyar focuses on complex disputes in commercial and corporate sectors, as well as on disputes with tax and other governmental authorities. He has a proven track record of successful dispute resolution in courts and in arbitrations in Kazakhstan and abroad, which is based on his professionalism, deep knowledge and understanding of clients’ businesses, and a thoughtful and innovative approach to each case.

Daniyar’s particular specialization is in investment disputes. Prior to joining Dentons, Daniyar worked as an in-house counsel, including as a general counsel, in large mining companies in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan.

• Partner, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan (2020–to date)

• Counsel, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan (2017–2019)

• Senior Associate, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan (2015–2017)

• Head of the International Legal Department, Polyus Gold, Moscow, Russia (2013–2014)

• General Counsel, KazakhAltyn, Astana, Kazakhstan (2009-2013)

• General Counsel, Talas Gold Mining Company, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (2004-2009)

• In-house Counsel, KyrgyzAltyn JSC, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (2002-2004)

• Kazakhstan Bar Association

• Arbitrator of the International Court of Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.