Farkhad Rakhimov is a Senior Associate in the Almaty office with deep expertise in the oil and gas sector, combining hands‑on industry experience with a strong commercial perspective.

Farkhad has extensive experience advising on regulatory compliance and providing strategic legal support across subsoil use, environmental, and customs law matters. Prior to joining Kinstellar, he was actively involved in drafting major legislative reforms, including Kazakhstan’s Subsoil and Subsoil Use Code, the Ecological Code, and other regulatory amendments aimed at streamlining procedures and reducing operational risk.

He also oversaw legal matters across the Middle East and Africa, handling arbitration, criminal cases, due diligence, and structural reorganizations—experience that further strengthened his ability to advise on complex cross‑border legal and regulatory issues.

Farkhad’s practice spans the full lifecycle of oil and gas projects—from exploration and development to production, infrastructure, and operational compliance. He delivers actionable legal solutions that support commercial objectives, leveraging his deep understanding of Kazakhstani and international regulatory frameworks. His expertise is particularly valuable to multinational consortia, project companies, and investors seeking regulatory certainty and effective management of operational and legal risks in high‑stakes oil and gas projects.