Fortune Partners LLP consults clients on pre-trial and trial dispute resolution, from private and commercial matters to public matters. Ruslan Sadrtdinov heads the Kazakhstan practice.

Established in February 2025, KP Disputes provides legal services to clients on complex disputes, with particular expertise in tax and customs. The co-heads are Ravil Kassilgov and Aibek Kambaliyev.

VCC LLP represents a range of international and Kazakh companies in arbitrations, settlement proceedings and negotiations in commercial, regulatory, tax and customs disputes. Kanat Shakov leads the practice.

White & Case Kazakhstan LLP supports clients in both domestic and international disputes. Heading the practice in Astana is Pavel Boulatov.

Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited supports clients in local and international arbitration and litigation proceedings across many industries, including mining, transport, pharma, oil and gas, and energy. Practice co-head and experienced lawyer Azamat Kuatbekov continues to support clients in complex litigation and arbitration matters. Fellow co-head Alexander Korobeinikov specialises in commercial litigation, and Andrei Yorsh supports clients with proceedings relating to tax and customs disputes. Igor Kolupayev, Nurgul Abdreyeva and Alissa Inshakova are key names.

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP continues to represent Kazakhstan’s state-owned enterprises in high-profile international arbitrations for state and investor issues, ranging from matters of criminal law to arbitrations in sectors including oil and gas, mining, and construction. The Kazakhstan office is supported by the firm’s global network of offices, particularly in New York. Practising in Kazakhstan, Askar Moukhitdinov provides expertise in oil and gas matters. New York-based practitioner Eric Gilioli focuses much of his practice on contentious matters in Kazakhstan. Peter Wolrich, based in Paris, is also involved in supporting state entities in arbitration proceedings.

Dentons offer expertise in complex commercial, corporate, administrative and tax disputes, including major international disputes which may concern Kazakh law. The team advises clients from across a range of industries/sectors, including oil and gas matters and environmental disputes – especially subsoil users and the state. Daniyar Toigonbaev heads the practice with experience in complex commercial, corporate and tax disputes and matters concerning government authorities. Victoria Simonova provides expertise in IP, corporate, and employment law. Artur Utarbayev and Nazym Bekturova support the team.

Kinstellar LLP‘s practice engages in a wide range of market-leading matters, including commercial disputes, infrastructure arbitration, construction disputes, and enforcement proceedings. Experienced in assisting clients across an array of industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals and tech, the team is involved in high-value disputes across Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asia region. Practice head Ardak Idayatova advises on international arbitration and complex commercial matters. Farukh Iminov support clients from across multiple industries.

Reed Smith LLP advises government entities in investment treaty disputes and international arbitration. The Astana-based practice collaborates with their London counterparts to assist state bodies through international arbitration, as well as advising on litigation risk issues. Arbitration and public international law and expert Lucy Winnington-Ingram supports the practice from the London office. Mansur Nurlybayev and Sultan Seidalin support the Kazakhstan practice from the Astana Office.

Unicase Law Firm supports clients with arbitration proceedings, including in debt recovery, contract disputes and breach of commercial obligations. The firm combines experience in arbitrations related to energy infrastructure projects, renewable energy, debts, investments and more, with sector-specific expertise in areas including oil and gas, banking, transport and infrastructure to provide a service to domestic clients and clients from across the Central Asian region. Artem Timoshenko co-heads the practice, with experience in both domestic and international arbitrations, and is effective at enforcing foreign court decisions domestically. Sanzhar Amangeldy has experience in high-stakes work, particularly in construction and renewable energy. Daniil Litosh is a key name.

Specialised disputes law firm ADL Disputes provides assistance to clients across a multitude of contentious matters, including commercial disputes, regulatory issues, and tax litigation. With experience in domestic and international disputes, the firm provides an expansive service. Mukhit Yeleuov co-heads the practice, and has expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes. Valikhan Shaikenov, who co-leads the practice alongside Yeleuov, offers clients aptitude in international arbitration work. Also co-leading is Dina Berkaliyeva, who specialises in regulatory disputes, particularly issues relating to environmental compliance.

AEQUITAS ‘s dispute resolution practice assists clients in complex, cross-border commercial disputes and offers experience and expertise in the rules of ICC, UNCITRAL, GAFTA, SCC, ICAC and more. Olga Chentsova is an experienced lawyer who advises on commercial matters and provides expertise in oil and mining. Yuliya Chumachenko is an expert in civil law and labour law in particular.  Yekaterina Khamidullina is experienced in advising on AIFC-related matters.

GRATA International offers assistance in domestic and cross-border AIFC arbitration matters, with expertise in general commercial disputes, labour disputes, and construction disputes. Leading the practice is Askar Konysbayev, who has aptitude in both civil and criminal law matters. Co-head Zhandarbek Ramazan‘s experience at the Specialised Interdistrict Economic Court of Almaty lends to his knowledge of the judicial system in Kazakhstan.

Salus Legal supports clients in matters concerning a variety of industries, especially in construction. The group has aptitude in arbitration, mediation and settlement negotiations in lower courts as well as higher courts, with further strength in international arbitrations. Experienced lawyer Duman Akhmetov heads the practice and supports clients with expertise in construction, real estate, and IP law through court and arbitration proceedings. Kurmangazy Talzhanov and Svetlana Shtopol support the practice with their comprehensive sector knowledge in mining, oil and gas. Zairbek Nurakhan and Arailym Ablayeva also support the practice.

SIGNUM Law Firm‘s dispute resolution practice focuses on advising clients with business interests in Kazakhstan that are engaged in commercial cross-border matters where the dispute relates to sanctions. Talgat Sariev leads the practice and represents major clients in domestic courts and international commercial arbitration courts. Sergazy Tuleu is a key name.

With experience in complex commercial and regulatory AIFC disputes, TKS Disputes continues to be involved in international arbitration and cross-border enforcement. This includes involvement in market-leading and nationally significant work, ranging from state-investor matters to rewards enforcement against international entities. Bakhyt Tukulov spearheads the practice with his leading expertise and experience in AIFC court disputes and arbitration processes. Nazerke Rizabekova contributes an expertise in white-collar crime issues, and Anton Kaminski advises clients in domestic disputes.

Centil Law advise on local and international disputes, including recognition and enforcement of awards, as well as assisting clients on Kazakh law in international arbitrations. Dinara Jarmukhanova heads the practice, offering experience and expertise in international arbitrations

Eurasian Brands IPC covers a broad range of commercial disputes, with particular strength in intellectual property protection issues, advising on contentious issues relating to trade marks and patents. Zhanar Smazhanova leads the team, and benefits from notable expertise relating to aviation law. Managing partner Kuanysh Tursunov is a key name.

Sayat Zholshy & Partners‘s dispute resolution practice offers expertise in tax, corporate, and antitrust disputes, in large part due to their cross-practice approach within the firm. Practice head Vitaliy Vodolazkin continues to support clients in a variety of disputes.