Assel joined the KPMG in 2022. Assel has more than 18 years of experience in several large international consulting companies, including the Big Four companies. Prior to joining KPMG, Assel has practiced in various branches of law, including law of subsoil use, construction, acquisition of assets in the Republic of Kazakhstan, advising on transaction structuring, M&A, due diligence, personnel and immigration consulting, GDPR, personal data protection, licensing and contract law. Assel's experience includes representing clients in pre-trial dispute resolution, as well as in courts.