Daniyar Toigonbaev is a partner and the Head of the Tax, Subsoil Use and Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practices at Dentons Kazakhstan.
Daniyar is a recognized leading practitioner in dispute resolution, energy and natural resources and is known for his extensive industry experience and excellence. He is a trusted advisor to leading oil & gas, mining companies and investors.

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.

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.

• Pennsylvania State University (LLM, 2009)
• Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Law Degree, with honors, 2002)

• Partner, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2020–to date
• Counsel, Dentons, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2017–2020
• 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

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