
Kinstellar LLP specialises in a range of domestic and cross-border disputes, including commercial, construction, environmental and labour disputes. The team is active in representing clients before both the AIFC Court and the AIFC International Arbitration Centre, especially in sectors such as oil and gas and financial services. Dispute resolution department head Ardak Idayatova, who recently joined from AEQUITAS, focuses on commercial arbitration and litigation, and advises clients in foreign commercial arbitrations in connection with construction disputes arising out of different contracts based on FIDIC models. Farukh Iminov also recently joined the firm from AEQUITAS and is experienced in handling disputes with government agencies, and Dinara Nurgazy is a further key name.
Key clients
- KSID
Work highlights
- Advised a client in connection with Supreme Court proceedings related to the invalidation of the sale of a company and 21 land plots.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ardak Idayatova