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.