Dentons

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Partner, Head of the Dispute Resolution, Tax and Subsoil Use

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)

Russian, English

Arbitrator of the International Court of Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic Kazakhstan Bar Association

Pennsylvania State University, 2009, LLM Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, 2002, Law Degree, with honors

Daniyar is a partner and the Head of the Dispute Resolution, Tax and Subsoil Use 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 and 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.

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.

Key clients: NCOC, Kazzinc, KazMinerals, Cameco.