Independent Business Law Practice · Kazakhstan

Legal guidance for foreign business in Kazakhstan.

Practical, English-language legal counsel for international companies entering or operating in Kazakhstan. From entity formation to dispute resolution.

Dispute Resolution
Debt Recovery & Enforcement
Corporate Setup & Market Entry
Acquisitions & Due Diligence
Expertise

Focused business law practice

We advise businesses on high-value commercial matters in Kazakhstan, combining local legal knowledge with a practical understanding of cross-border transactions and disputes.

01

Corporate Setup & Market Entry

Legal support for businesses establishing and structuring operations in Kazakhstan — from incorporation to operational readiness.

LLP incorporation · Branches & representative offices · Corporate documents · Directors · Registrations · Bank-account opening support · Ongoing corporate support
02

Acquisition of Existing & Licensed Businesses

Support for acquisitions of existing Kazakhstan companies, including businesses holding licences, permits or regulatory authorisations.

Target screening · Legal due diligence · Licence verification · Regulatory risk · SPA · Negotiation · Closing · Change of participants & management
03

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Representation of businesses in commercial disputes before the courts of Kazakhstan, with an emphasis on strategy, evidence and effective resolution.

Commercial litigation · Contractual disputes · Claims & defence · Interim measures · Mediation · Settlement negotiations
04

Debt Recovery & Enforcement

End-to-end assistance with recovery of commercial debts, including cross-border matters involving foreign creditors and Kazakhstan debtors.

Formal demands · Negotiations · Mediation · Court proceedings · Asset tracing · Interim measures · Enforcement
05

Commercial & Corporate

Practical advice on day-to-day corporate matters and commercial transactions throughout the business lifecycle.

Commercial contracts · Supply & services · Corporate governance · Share transactions · Restructuring · Legal opinions
06

Employment & Workforce

Advice on Kazakhstan employment law and workforce arrangements for local and international businesses.

Employment agreements · Restructuring · Termination · Employment disputes · Manpower & EOR structures · Policies · Foreign workforce
International Clients

Local counsel in Kazakhstan

Direct legal support for international companies requiring reliable local counsel to enter the Kazakhstan market, operate their business and resolve disputes.

ENTER

Entering Kazakhstan

Company incorporation, branches, acquisition of existing businesses, due diligence, licences, corporate structuring and initial commercial arrangements.

OPERATE

Doing Business

Commercial agreements, corporate governance, employment matters, workforce arrangements and ongoing legal support.

RESOLVE

When Things Go Wrong

Negotiations, commercial claims, debt recovery, litigation, interim measures, mediation and enforcement.

Approach

“The objective is not merely to complete a legal process, but to understand the commercial objective, identify the risk and find the most effective route to the result.”

About

Independent. Focused. Accessible.

Daniyar Utaraliyev

Founder · Legal Adviser

Daniyar Utaraliyev Law Office is an independent business law practice based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, advising local and international clients on commercial transactions, corporate matters, dispute resolution and debt recovery.

The practice is built around direct access to senior legal counsel, responsive communication and practical advice tailored to the client's commercial objectives.

17+ yearsLegal experience in Kazakhstan
EducationMaster of Laws (LLM) in International Law, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Bar MembershipMember, Kazakhstan Bar Association
Court RepresentationLicensed to appear before all Kazakhstan courts
Contact

Discuss a matter.

For enquiries regarding a potential matter in Kazakhstan, please contact Daniyar Utaraliyev Law Office directly.

Daniyar Utaraliyev Law Office

Torekulov Street 91
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Email: office@utaraliyev-law.kz

Tel / WhatsApp: +7 701 577 8355