Usen Tastanbekov is a Junior Associate qualified in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on international arbitration, investor-state disputes, complex commercial litigation, and M&A transactions.

He represents both domestic and international clients in high-stakes disputes, including contract enforcement, construction claims, and the recognition of foreign arbitral awards. He has experience navigating treaty-based claims and multi-jurisdictional proceedings, and has appeared before courts in both Kazakhstan.

Notably, Usen acted for a foreign investor in a precedent-setting, multimillion-dollar case before the AIFC Court - demonstrating his ability to handle sophisticated cross-border disputes with strategic and procedural complexity.

In addition to his disputes work, Usen advises on M&A transactions, including due diligence, litigation risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. He notably contributed to the successful sale of a major bank in Kazakhstan, assisting with risk analysis and transaction structuring.

EDUCATION

• 2024: Maqsut Narikbayev University and Tashkent State University of Law (double diploma program), LL.B., International Law and Comparative Legislation (Golden Book Honoree)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Chamber of Legal Consultants "IUSTUS"

LANGUAGES

English, Russian, Kazakh, Uzbek