Protecting Your Investments, Resolving Complex Cross-Border Disputes, and Safeguarding Corporate Assets in Central Asia.
Facing a commercial impasse or contract breach in Kazakhstan? Don’t let jurisdictional complexities compromise your business. Speak directly with our international dispute resolution team today.
Why Leading Multinationals Trust Esplora Legal in Kazakhstan
Navigating the legal landscape of Kazakhstan requires more than just local law proficiency—it demands a deep understanding of cross-border enforcement, bilateral investment treaties, and regional regulatory frameworks.
At Esplora Legal, our dedicated Central Asia Desk combines international “Big Law” standards with boots-on-the-ground Kazakh legal expertise. We represent foreign investors, corporate entities, and financial institutions in high-stakes commercial conflicts across Astana, Almaty, and international arbitration forums.
Our Dispute Resolution Expertise in Kazakhstan
We provide comprehensive litigation, arbitration, and risk-mitigation strategies across key corporate sectors:
- Commercial Contract Disputes: Breach of contract, supply chain disruptions, distribution agreement failures, and international sale of goods (CISG) disputes.
- Shareholder & Joint Venture Conflicts: Resolving high-stakes governance deadlocks, fiduciary breaches, and minority shareholder disputes in cross-border entities.
- AIFC Court & Arbitration: Specialised representation before the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) Court and the International Arbitration Centre (IAC), leveraging English common law principles.
- Investment & Sovereign Disputes: Protecting foreign direct investment (FDI) through bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and handling regulatory friction with local state authorities.
- Debt Recovery & Asset Tracing: Swift enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, alongside freezing orders and asset recovery within Kazakh jurisdiction.
Meet your business law experts in Kazakhstan
Syuzanna Li | Partner (Central Asia Desk)
Syuzanna heads the Astana and Tashkent offices. She has advised financial investors and corporate clients on a wide range of matters, including M&A, joint ventures, restructuring. Syuzanna has also particular experience in the energy sector.
Expertises
- Infrastructure and PPP
- Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Law and M&A
- Banking and Finance
- Taxation
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Navigating the Kazakh Legal Systems: Our Dual Approach
Kazakhstan offers a unique, dual-track legal environment. Our solicitors are uniquely positioned to guide your business through both paths:
| Features | The AIFC Framework | The Kazakh Domestic Courts |
| Governing Law | Based on English Common Law principles. | Based on the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. |
| Language | Conducted entirely in English. | Conducted in Kazakh or Russian. |
| Best Used For | International financial contracts, PE/VC disputes, and foreign JV alignments. | Local operational disputes, domestic tax claims, and real estate. |
| Our Capability | Direct representation and drafting by English-proficient international solicitors. | Strategic collaboration with licensed local advocates for seamless litigation. |
The Esplora Legal Advantage
- Global Footprint, Local Execution: With physical desks spanning Mumbai, Shanghai, Astana, and Tashkent, we seamlessly bridge the gap between your home jurisdiction and Kazakhstan.
- Pre-Litigation Strategy: We focus on commercial resolution first. Our team excels at structured negotiations and mediation to save your business time, costs, and reputational damage.
- Alumni of Top Tier Firms: Our team comprises experts with backgrounds from elite global firms and prestigious legal institutions, ensuring institutional-grade service.
Protect Your Business Interests in Central Asia
Do not let a legal dispute derail your operations in Kazakhstan. Contact our international business dispute solicitors to evaluate your case and map out a robust legal strategy.
Protect Your Assets Today
Address – Office 513/1, Business Centre “Trust”, Kunaev street 12/1, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan.
Phone – +77 472 612 599
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Kazakhstan is a signatory to the New York Convention. Arbitral awards are enforceable, though the process requires precise handling through Kazakh domestic courts. Disputes governed by the AIFC can be enforced directly through its independent execution mechanisms.
Not necessarily. If your commercial contract includes a well-drafted international arbitration clause or specifies the AIFC jurisdiction, the dispute can be resolved entirely in English, outside the traditional domestic court system.
We offer transparent, milestone-based fee structures tailored to the complexity of the commercial dispute. We discuss all projected costs upfront during our initial case assessment.