Developed employment agreements and comprehensive HR documentation for various categories of employees, including senior executives, office employees, rotational workers and part-time employees.

Drafted a collective bargaining agreement for a major chemical plant.

Developed a comprehensive suite of internal employment policies, procedures, instructions and rules for a major uranium mining company.

Advised a major international oil producer and participated in negotiations with employees concerning the conclusion of a collective bargaining agreement.

Advised an international service company on bringing its corporate HR policies into compliance with Kazakhstan law, including policies on alcohol and drugs in the workplace, non-discrimination, ethics and anti-corruption.

Represented a consortium of service companies involved in one of the largest oil and gas condensate projects in Western Kazakhstan in a dispute with a trade union representing more than 3,000 employees. The dispute concerned changes to working conditions, salaries and compensation.

Represented a major service company in litigation arising from a collective claim by former employees challenging their dismissals and seeking compensation.

Represented a major natural resources company in litigation arising from a collective claim by former employees for compensation payments.

Represented an international oil company in an employment dispute with a former senior executive concerning termination of employment and compensation.

Represented an international oil company in a dispute involving senior managers, allegations of excess of authority and subsequent termination of employment.

Represented a European oil company in an employment dispute concerning compensation for a period of forced absence from work.

Represented a major uranium mining company in litigation brought by former employees seeking compensation in connection with work performed in an ecological disaster zone.

Represented a number of employers in litigation brought by former employees challenging termination and seeking reinstatement.

Represented a major service company in its dealings with state labour inspectors concerning alleged breaches of employment legislation.

Participated on behalf of an employer in a commission investigating a workplace accident at an oil company operating in the Atyrau region.

Conducted a comprehensive audit of all employment and HR documentation for an international maritime transportation company.

Conducted a legal review of procedures and documentation relating to termination of employees of an oil production company in connection with the relocation of operations to Aktau.

Conducted reviews of employment agreements, internal policies and HR processes to identify potential employment risks and bring clients’ documentation into compliance with Kazakhstan law.

Advised a major uranium mining company on termination of employment and remuneration for work performed on weekends and public holidays.

Prepared a legal opinion for an oil and gas service company on termination and disciplinary action in cases involving employees being under the influence of alcohol at the workplace.

Advised a major uranium producer on compensation and additional payments for work performed during rotational rest periods and the calculation of compensation for unused annual leave.

Advised a European oil company on rotational work arrangements, leave entitlements and the application of regional compensation requirements.

Advised an international offshore service company on changes to employment conditions and the requirement to obtain employee consent in connection with the adoption of relevant internal employer acts.

Advised foreign specialists and employers on available structures for working in Kazakhstan and applicable requirements relating to foreign work permits.

Advised a European insurance company on a broad range of Kazakhstan employment law matters.

Advised on the transfer, termination and hiring of employees in connection with the sale of an interest in an oil production project operating under a production sharing agreement in Western Kazakhstan.

Advised a major specialised vehicle dealer on the legal aspects of an employee loyalty and incentive programme, including contractual arrangements, employee payments and related risk assessment.

Advised on employment matters arising from the restructuring of Kazakhstan subsidiaries of a major international industrial gases group, including the transfer of employees as part of a corporate merger.

Organised and delivered employment law seminars, roundtables and practical training sessions for HR teams and corporate management, involving practising lawyers, representatives of state labour authorities and experts involved in the development of employment legislation.

Actively participated in the EUROBAK HR Committee’s discussions on the development of Kazakhstan employment legislation, enforcement challenges and practical solutions for employers.