
Led by Daniyar Toigonbaev, who is experienced in large-scale power, natural resources and subsoil use projects, Dentons serves as primary counsel for international clients in the oil and gas and mining sectors, as well as advising clients in uranium production and hard minerals exploration. The firm provides a full service on a wide range of areas, from performance of subsoil use contracts, to regulatory and compliance and oil and gas sales. Aigoul Kenjebayeva is well regarded for her representation of clients in the mining industry, and managing partner Birzhan Zharasbayev advises on renewable and green energy projects, as well as in relation to the model power purchase agreement used by Kazakh regulators. Nazym Bekturova is another key name.
Key clients
- Karachaganak Petroleum Operating
- Kazzinc
- North Caspian Operating Company
- Cameco Corporation/Cameco Kazakhstan
- Altyntau Kokshetau
- KAZ MINERALS AKTOGAY
Work highlights
- Represented Kaz Minerals Aktogay in litigation against a company who disputed the client’s mining rights.
- Representing Altyntau Kokshetau before the courts against Kazakhstan’s Environmental Department in relation to environmental fines.
- Advised Kazzinc in the registration of a Soviet-era energy project operated by Bukhtarminskaya Hydro Power Station with I-TRACK Foundation and the issuance of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) for self-redemption purposes.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniyar Toigonbaev