Aruzhan Bakhyt

Criminal defence and tax disputes

A lawyer specialising in criminal defence and tax disputes. She defends entrepreneurs, executives and individuals, and represents victims in cases involving economic and financial offences.

Professional experience

Secured the termination of a criminal tax prosecution involving additional tax assessments of approximately KZT 3 billion. The defence drew on analysis of financial transactions and an independent tax specialist's opinion.

Secured the termination of a criminal case concerning alleged misappropriation arising from a corporate dispute. She analyses financial evidence, contracts and expert reports to establish the legal and economic substance of disputed transactions.

Represents victims of corporate fraud and assists with gathering evidence and reviewing financial records. Her experience includes applications to the Constitutional Court and defending executives in cases requiring technical expertise.