Mr. Ilya Kirichenko is an advocate at the Almaty City Bar Association, specializing in litigation (including litigation in the AIFC Court) and arbitration disputes, official liability and economic offences, corporate law and copyright. Mr. Kirichenko also acts as an arbitrator in AIFC International Arbitration Center and other arbitral institutions.

Sergei Vataev is an advocate and a member of the Almaty City Advocates’ Bar. His practice focuses on arbitration, civil law litigation (including litigation in the AIFC Court), corporate and project finance, and white-collar criminal law issues. A significant portion of his work involves acting as an arbitrator in both domestic and international arbitration institutions. He also provides legal opinions as a Kazakhstan law expert in international arbitrations and foreign litigations.

Certificate of membership in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Download)

Partner at the Advocates' Bureau "Legit," Lyazzat Vataeva is an attorney with the Almaty City
Bar Association, specializing in litigation and criminal cases within the economic sphere.

Ms. Yelena Dvoretskaya-Yussupova is an advocate and a member of the Almaty City Bar Association, specializing in litigation (including litigation in the AIFC Court), arbitration disputes, corporate officers' liability, economic offences, and corporate law. Ms. Dvoretskaya-Yussupova also acts as an arbitrator in AIFC International Arbitration Center and other arbitral institutions.

Diana Zholdasbek works as a Lawyer at the Advocates’ Bureau “Legit.”
Miss Zholdasbek started her professional career in 2023 as an Advocate Assistant. During this time, she was involved in drafting procedural documents, studying case materials, and preparing for court hearings.

With a wealth of experience from leading international law firms, Gulnara Iliuf brings exceptional expertise to the Legit Advocates’ Bureau, which Gulnara Iliuf joined on July 1, 2023. As a senior assistant, Gulnara Iliuf excels in case management, client relations, and meeting coordination. Gulnara Iliuf ensures all deadlines are met and supports advocates with a wide range of assignments, contributing to the bureau’s commitment to excellence.

Ms. Yekaterina Strochkova works as an Advocate Assistant at the Advocates’ Bureau “Legit.”
In 2023, Miss Strochkova started her career as a legal assistant at a media agency. She handled contractual documentation, prepared procedural papers, and examined case materials to support legal processes. Her work aided efficient case management and ensured compliance with legal standards under the supervision of a senior lawyer.