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Almaty, Kazakhstan
Unicase has extensive experience representing clients in administrative proceedings against state authorities up to the ministries level, including disputes concerning the legality and validity of their administrative acts, actions, or omissions.
Since the establishment of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court in 2018, Unicase has been among the first firms in Kazakhstan to advise clients on the AIFC law related matters and proceedings in the AIFC Court. Our lawyers are registered practitioners within the Court’s framework, allowing us to work both common law and civil law systems across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and neighbouring jurisdictions.
Our dispute resolution team regularly represents clients in cross-border litigations, international arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, often coordinating with local and international counsel to achieve efficient, enforceable outcomes. Our team handles ad hoc disputes as well as proceedings under IAC Rules, ICC, LCIA, PCA, and other leading international as well as domestic (Kazakhstan International Arbitrage, )arbitral frameworks. Unicase team assists clients at every stage of the process from risk assessment and pre-litigation strategy to trial representation, setting aside of awards, recognition and enforcement and challenge thereof, and settlement negotiations. Across all mandates, our lawyers combine technical expertise with a pragmatic understanding of commercial realities, ensuring that every strategy is legally sound and commercially viable.
Our Dispute Resolution team has the capacity to handle complex matters across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyz Republic and has acted for clients across a diverse range of sectors, including:
With a 97% success rate across more than 500 resolved cases, Unicase’s reputation for excellence is both measurable and enduring. Our consistent track record in delivering favourable judgments and negotiated settlements reflects our commitment to strategic thinking, legal innovation, anв client advocacy. The Legal 500 recognises Artem Timoshenko, Head of Dispute Resolution, as “an accomplished lawyer who combines solid professional acumen with strong personal integrity.” His leadership continues to define the department’s ethos: excellence through preparation, precision, and partnership.
Since the establishment of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court in 2018, Unicase has been among the first firms in Kazakhstan to advise clients on the AIFC law related matters and proceedings in the AIFC Court. Our lawyers are registered practitioners within the Court’s framework, allowing us to work both common law and civil law systems across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and neighbouring jurisdictions.
Our dispute resolution team regularly represents clients in cross-border litigations, international arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, often coordinating with local and international counsel to achieve efficient, enforceable outcomes. Our team handles ad hoc disputes as well as proceedings under IAC Rules, ICC, LCIA, PCA, and other leading international as well as domestic (Kazakhstan International Arbitrage, )arbitral frameworks. Unicase team assists clients at every stage of the process from risk assessment and pre-litigation strategy to trial representation, setting aside of awards, recognition and enforcement and challenge thereof, and settlement negotiations. Across all mandates, our lawyers combine technical expertise with a pragmatic understanding of commercial realities, ensuring that every strategy is legally sound and commercially viable.
Our Dispute Resolution team has the capacity to handle complex matters across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyz Republic and has acted for clients across a diverse range of sectors, including:
- Energy and Natural Resources (oil, gas, mining, and renewables)
- Infrastructure and Construction
- Banking, Finance, and Insurance
- Real Estate and Trade
- Telecommunications and Technology
- FMCG and Pharmaceuticals
With a 97% success rate across more than 500 resolved cases, Unicase’s reputation for excellence is both measurable and enduring. Our consistent track record in delivering favourable judgments and negotiated settlements reflects our commitment to strategic thinking, legal innovation, anв client advocacy. The Legal 500 recognises Artem Timoshenko, Head of Dispute Resolution, as “an accomplished lawyer who combines solid professional acumen with strong personal integrity.” His leadership continues to define the department’s ethos: excellence through preparation, precision, and partnership.
Unicase Law Firm’s Dispute Resolution practice stands at the forefront of contentious legal matters in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, representing both domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Established under the leadership of Artem Timoshenko, Co-Founder and Head of Litigation, the practice has evolved into one of the region’s most formidable teams of advocacy experts, litigators, investigators, mediators, arbitrators, and insolvency professionals. Our team combines deep regional insight with a strategic global outlook to protect investors’ interests in civil, commercial, regulatory, and administrative disputes.
Astana, Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Our Services in Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Investor Protection: Local & International
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
Interim Measures (обеспечительные меры)
Asset Protection, Debt Recovery
Representation in courts: ICC, LCIA, ICAC, IAC
Labour & Employment Legislation
Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards
Anti-corruption, fraud and misappropriation of funds
Regulatory Approvals
Money laundering and proceeds of crime
Contractual Sanctions Recovery Counterclaims
Tax & Customs Offences
Negotiation Support
Disputes with State and Regulatory Authorities
Band 3
Chambers & Partners
in Dispute Resolution
Artem Timoshenko,
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Chambers & Partners
Band 4
Legal 500
Tier 1
in Dispute Resolution
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Unicase consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of
the legal issues and has successfully navigated challenges.
the legal issues and has successfully navigated challenges.
Top Projects:
Unicase represented Astana Solar LLP in ICC Switzerland arbitration proceedings against a French consortium, including CEIS, over critical contractual breaches in a photovoltaic module assembly project. The dispute involved complex technical issues around factory testing failures and was further complicated by a related pre- court criminal investigation.
Unicase represented Shenzhen Careall Investment Holding in complex litigation across all levels of Kazakhstan’s judiciary, including the Supreme Court, in a dispute over the forced re-registration of a subsoil legal entity. The case concerned the unlawful termination of a sale-purchase agreement for participatory interests and an unusual default judgment.
Unicase represented NBTC Limited, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed gaming corporation THE 9 Limited, in an arbitration dispute with a Kazakhstani company concerning the supply of mining equipment and claims for lost profit.
Unicase represented KazTransGas–Trans-Asia Gas Pipeline JV in a high-value EPC contract dispute before Kazakhstan’s judicial bodies, relating to claims under one of the country’s most strategic gas infrastructure projects supporting national supply and exports.
>160
successful wins in litigation
and arbitration
and arbitration
in total claims handled across
energy, infrastructure, and
finance sectors
energy, infrastructure, and
finance sectors
USD 2+ billion
40%
of matters involve cross-border
or multi-jurisdictional elements
or multi-jurisdictional elements
Represented BD Resources DWC LLC in the recognition and enforcement of a GAFTA Arbitration Award in Kazakhstan against a local agricultural company. The team led multiple court hearings and procedural strategy to secure enforcement of the foreign arbitral award under Kazakhstan’s civil and procedural laws.
Unicase provided pro bono legal support to the head office of Special Olympics Kazakhstan, addressing operational, governance, and compliance matters under the Republic of Kazakhstan’s non-profit legislation. This work supports the organisation’s resumption of operations under updated leadership and procedures.
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