Proven Practice
Real examples of how we resolve complex legal matters and protect our clients’ interests.
Brand protection and damages recovered
The matter
The client discovered a chain of shops using its registered trademark. The infringers refused to rebrand voluntarily, arguing they had used the name for a long time.
Our approach
We issued proceedings, building the case on the priority of state registration, and established the client’s exclusive right to the brand.
The court ordered the defendants to destroy the counterfeit goods, stop using the brand and pay damages.
Recovered
KZT 2m
Deportation overturned, family kept together
The matter
A Tajik national faced deportation from Kazakhstan for overstaying, having remained to care for his pregnant wife. The court of first instance disregarded the family circumstances.
Our approach
We appealed and took the case to the Supreme Court, focusing on the humanitarian position, the family in Kazakhstan and procedural failings in the lower courts.
The Supreme Court set the deportation aside and substituted a fine. The client stayed in the country with his family.
Instance
Supreme Court
Asset registration for a Swiss holding company
The matter
A Swiss company needed to open a subsidiary in Kazakhstan without its founders being present in person.
Our approach
We prepared and legalised the documents and completed registration under power of attorney, dealing with the authorities entirely on the client’s behalf.
The client received a fully formed company with a complete set of corporate documents, without ever travelling to Kazakhstan.
Client involvement
0%
Collective employment dispute (pro bono)
The matter
An employer avoided formally engaging 13 staff and then dismissed them unlawfully without payment.
Our approach
Acting pro bono, we assembled the evidence of a de facto employment relationship and represented the group of workers.
The employment relationship was established. All 13 staff recovered their unpaid wages and compensation.
Represented
13 people
Business protected against misappropriation
The matter
An employee with financial responsibility misappropriated a substantial amount of the sole trader’s property, causing loss to the business.
Our approach
We secured the opening of criminal proceedings under article 189 of the Criminal Code and built a firm evidential case during the pre-trial investigation.
The individual voluntarily made good 100% of the loss during the investigation. The client’s reputation was preserved.
Recovered
100% of loss
Lost profits recovered (supply contract)
The matter
A supplier missed its deadlines. The client incurred direct losses on hired transport and lost profit under a contract with a third party.
Our approach
We calculated the lost profit and established the causal link between the failed delivery and the client’s losses.
The claim succeeded in full: direct losses, the advance payment and lost profits were all recovered.
Outcome
Recovered in full
M&A: acquisition of a licensed company
The matter
A Turkish investor planned to buy a Kazakh company holding a current licence. The asset needed due diligence and the investor needed a business visa.
Our approach
We carried out financial and legal due diligence, obtained a C5 visa for the investor and handled the notarised sale of the participation interest.
The deal closed successfully and the change of ownership was registered with the authorities.
Route
Türkiye — Kazakhstan