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Corporate & Finance

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TYPE OF WORK HANDLED

  • Legal Due Diligence: an examination of ownership structures for transparency and compliance.
  • Litigation Representation: handling court proceedings and international commercial arbitration on behalf of clients.
  • Regulatory Compliance Assistance: navigating and adhering to applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Investment Contract Development and Review: drafting and reviewing investment contracts.

RECENT WORK HIGHLIGHTS

In a deal worth US$8m, we advised Total Eren S.A. on acquiring, constructing, and operating a 100MW solar power plant.

We advised a large Qatar project management company, Al-Rayyan Project Management Company, to acquire 100% participation in the limited liability partnership, which owns large land plots in Kazakhstan.

JSC National Company KazMunaiGas, we advised on acquiring a drilling companies group, including a comprehensive audit, regulatory analysis, and transactional issues advisory.

A Chinese gold mining company, China Gold, turned to us and eventually bought out 70% of shares in a Kazakh zinc-producing company, downright successful.

SPECIALISATIONS:

  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Business & Deal Structure
  • Regulatory Approvals
  • Identifying & Mitigating Legal Risks
  • Share Sale and purchase, Security and Option Agreements
  • Negotiation Support
  • Target Company Registration
  • Corporate Governance
  • Transactional Documents Drafting
  • Licensing
  • PPA & GCA
  • Land Use Rights
  • Feasibility Study
  • Environmental, Health & Safety Regulations
  • Merger Clearance


Clients (5)

  • JSC National Company KazMunaiGas
  • Total Eren S.A.
  • Risen Solar Energy
  • Sungrow Power
  • Goldwind International Holdings

Industries (8)

  • Oil&Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Mining
  • Infrastructure
  • Finance and Banking
  • Consumer Goods and Retail
  • Real Estate
  • Aviation

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Corporate & Finance - Kazakhstan

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Unicase Law Firm provides comprehensive corporate structuring, due diligence and compliance support to a broad range of international corporates in the Kazakhstan market. Additionally, the legal practice acts on financing projects and transactional mandates, including cross-border M&A. Unicase's expertise includes construction and natural resources mandates, as well as acting for technology clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Unicase advised the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China on establishing the China Cultural Center in Astana, handling legal structuring, registration, and ongoing compliance under Kazakh law.

Strengths

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  • We can confidently say that their team is professional enough to take on tasks of the highest complexity.

    Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Unicase adds strong value to our business by helping us clearly navigate complex regulatory and tax questions

    Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Saniya Perzadayeva
    Saniya Perzadayeva

    Saniya Perzadayeva

    Saniya Perzadayeva is the managing partner at Unicase Law Firm, based in Almaty. She advises international clients on a range of work, including joint ventures and financial leasing. She is particularly renowned for her public-private partnership work.

    • Saniya is responsive and easy to work with.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Saniya is a good project manager.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Saniya has exceptional attention to detail and strong understanding of regulatory nuances.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
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