Dentons

Daniyar is the Head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice at Dentons Kazakhstan. 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.

Daniyar’s area of expertise also includes large-scale projects in the area of power and natural resources.

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

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

English, Russian, Kyrgyz

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