Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Kazakhstan
Band 3
About
Provided by Unicase
TYPE OF WORK HANDLED
- Engaging in negotiations with diverse ministries.
- Intergovernmental Agreements, Investment Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and EPC contracts.
- Establishing a robust legal, regulatory, permitting, and structural framework to govern renewable energy procurement
- The development and enhancement of documentation for renewable energy auctions
- Legislative Amendments within the Renewable Energy Sector
- Legal due diligence
- M&A transactions (acquisition and divestiture)
CATEGORIES OF CLIENTS
Renewable Energy Developers: Universal Energy, Sungrow Power, Total Energies, Fostescue Future Industries
Utilities and Power Companies: Almaty Electric Station, Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC)
Government Agencies: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, KEGOC, USAID
Equipment Manufacturers: Vestas Deutschland, Jinko Solar, Risen Energy, Canadian Solar, Goldwind.
Financial Institutions: EBRD, ADB, World Bank, IFC
Consulting Firms: Shearman & Sterling, Herbert Smith Freehills, Clifford Chance
RECENT WORK HIGHLIGHTS
First-ever 1 GW Wind Project in Kazakhstan
The Rooftop Solar Pilot Project in Kazakhstan
“Power Central Asia” Project
SPECIALISATIONS:
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Green Hydrogen
Infrastructure & Energy
Nuclear Power
Renewable Energy:
- Onshore Wind
- Solar (PV and concentrated)
- Battery Storage
- Biomass and Biofuels
- Geothermal
- Hydropower
- Hydrogen
Chambers Review
Unicase Law Firm has a domestic legal team in Kazakhstan, prominent in the renewable energy market. The legal practice provides regulatory and commercial support to international organisations involved in M&A, construction projects and financing related to renewables. Additionally, Unicase provides local law support to corporates involved in project financing as well as transactional projects in the power generation sector. Total Eren and China National Petroleum Corporation are examples of clients.
Work Highlights
- Unicase advised Total Eren on a deal to build the first 1 GW wind farm in Kazakhstan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Unicase have a strong team of legal specialists with very strong legal knowledge and practical application to industrial projects."
"I am very impressed with their expertise and responsiveness to the different requests of their clients in relation to complex issues."
"Unicase have a strong team of legal specialists with very strong legal knowledge and practical application to industrial projects."
"I am very impressed with their expertise and responsiveness to the different requests of their clients in relation to complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Raushana Chaltabayeva is a partner in Almaty. She is known for advising clients from the renewable energy industry on transactions and construction mandates.
"Raushana always grasps the main points and comes up with viable solutions."
"Raushana is skilled and experienced in providing comprehensive legal and commercial solutions."
Saniya Perzadayeva is the managing partner of Unicase Law Firm, based in Almaty. She is well regarded for her advice on a range of energy and mining matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Unicase
Kazakhstan
Clients
Provided by Unicase
China Power International Holding Ltd
Fostescue Future Industries
Samruk-Energy
Sungrow Power
Total Energies
USAID
Universal Energy
World Bank
Industries
Provided by Unicase
Climate Change
Construction
Corporate finance
Energy Infrastructure
M&A
Oil&Gas
Project development
Public Private Partnership
Renewable Energy