Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- Unicase assisted USAID with renewable energy projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Unicase has a strong ability to solve complex problems, and can put forward targeted ideas and comprehensive solutions to problems according to specific situations."
"Unicase has extensive project experience and is able to provide feasible solutions that combine legal and practical aspects."
"Unicase has a strong ability to solve complex problems, and can put forward targeted ideas and comprehensive solutions to problems according to specific situations."
"Unicase has extensive project experience and is able to provide feasible solutions that combine legal and practical aspects."
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 is an extremely dedicated lawyer who focuses on providing the best and most timely legal advice to her clients."
"Raushana is a well-rounded, very professional specialist."
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.
"Saniya is a very professional and commercially-oriented specialist."
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