Partner Practice Areas: Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Employment Law, IP Protection, AIFC Matters Rauan has significant experience working in the legal department of a major international oil and gas company, where he handled matters related to corporate and contract law. He further strengthened his expertise at a consulting firm, specializing in M&A transactions, legal due diligence, and corporate advisory. Currently, Rauan provides comprehensive legal services in corporate, contract, and employment law. He also advises on company registration and liquidation procedures, leads the intellectual property protection practice, and represents clients in courts across the relevant practice areas. Rauan’s client portfolio includes both international companies and major Kazakhstani enterprises, including entities from the quasi-public sector. Selected experience includes:
Providing legal support to an Italian company on business cessation matters, including deregistration of its structural divisions in Kazakhstan (covering contract termination, asset distribution, and other related issues).
Advising a Chinese corporation on corporate law matters, including corporate structuring, transactional support, and regulatory compliance.
Representing clients in litigation related to intellectual property protection.
Representing a quasi-state organization before the AIFC Court.
Developing and implementing corporate structuring strategies to optimize governance and mitigate legal risks for a parent company.
Memberships: Member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association (Commercial Lawyers’ Collegium), Almaty. Education:
Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan – LL.B., Almaty
Lancaster University – LL.M. in International Corporate Law, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Dairbekov Nurzhan
Head of Dispute Resolution Practice Nurzhan leads the firm’s dispute resolution practice and specializes in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. He manages an active portfolio of cases involving a wide range of applicable laws and jurisdictions. His experience includes disputes in the energy, construction, taxation, and contractual sectors. Nurzhan also has strong expertise in drafting complex contracts (including involvement in M&A transactions), as well as corporate and employment law matters. He regularly handles high-stakes litigation, negotiations, and risk assessments on complex legal matters. Nurzhan previously served as Legal Director for a major retail company and worked at the international law firm Dentons in Kazakhstan within the Litigation and Arbitration team. He led cross-border disputes and acted as an expert on Kazakh law in foreign arbitration proceedings. He also worked at Big Four firms in tax dispute resolution teams. Memberships: Member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association (Commercial Lawyers’ Collegium), Almaty. Education:
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – LL.B., Almaty
Lancaster University – LL.M. in International Corporate Law, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Anel Kassabulatova
Counsel — Complex Civil Litigation Anelya has extensive experience representing domestic and international clients in complex civil disputes before courts of all levels in the Republic of Kazakhstan. From 2016 to 2019, she worked in legal consulting, where she gained significant practical experience. She is fluent in Kazakh, English, and Russian. Memberships: Member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association (Commercial Lawyers’ Collegium), Almaty. Education:
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – Bachelor’s degree in International Law, Almaty
Saarland University (Europa-Institut) – LL.M. in European and International Law, Saarbrücken, Germany
Erlepesova Dana
Counsel — Customs and Tax Law Dana is an attorney admitted to the Almaty City Bar Association and specializes in customs and tax law. She has extensive experience representing clients in civil and criminal cases. Previously, she worked in the customs authorities and has represented clients before courts of all instances. She has held a practicing attorney license since 2019. Education:
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – LL.B., Almaty
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – LL.M. in Law, Almaty
Saltanat Kemalova
Counsel — Corporate Disputes & Debt Recovery Saltanat advises and represents Kazakhstani and international companies in litigation before courts of all levels in Kazakhstan. She specializes in corporate disputes and debt recovery matters. Fluent in English and Russian. Education:
KIMEP University – LL.M., Almaty
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – LL.B., Almaty
Nazym Aliyeva
Counsel — Intellectual Property, Technology & Natural Resources Nzym focuses on intellectual property law, regulation of information systems and technologies, media and communications, natural resources, as well as employment and corporate law. She previously worked at a law firm as a legal consultant. Fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English. Memberships: Member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association (Commercial Lawyers’ Collegium), Almaty. Education:
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – Bachelor of International Law
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – Master of International Law
Dairbekova Ainur
Counsel — Civil and Contract Law Disputes This associate specializes in litigation and legal representation in civil and contract law, including disputes involving supply agreements, service contracts, and corporate conflicts. Practical experience includes drafting objections, appeal submissions, and cassation filings. She provides legal advice on contract law, risk allocation, protection of business interests, pre-litigation settlement, negotiation support, enforcement of contractual obligations, and debt recovery. She places particular emphasis on evidence analysis, structuring legal positions, and developing litigation strategies. Education:
Narxoz University – Bachelor’s degree in Economics (International Relations)
M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University – LL.B., Faculty of Law
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“Redbrick’s lawyers are strategic and creative experts. Ainura Dairbekova is a fantastic litigation attorney, and Rauan and Nurzhan are seasoned partners providing clear, actionable advice.”
“We value Redbrick’s responsiveness and exceptional expertise. The team works seamlessly, genuinely committed to clients’ success. Nurzhan is a leader in his field.”
“The Redbrick team finds solutions quickly. Ainura is a pragmatic expert, Nurzhan is one of the best in dispute resolution, and Rauan provides sharp, structured analysis.”
“Redbrick is a compact yet powerful team of high-caliber lawyers capable of handling major challenges. Ainur, Rauan, and Nurzhan Dairbekov are key professionals.”
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