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Energy & Natural Resources

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Kazakhstan


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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

Clients (8)

  • Universal Energy
  • Sungrow Power
  • Total Energies
  • World Bank
  • USAID
  • China Power International Holding Ltd
  • Fostescue Future Industries
  • Samruk-Energy

Industries (9)

  • Corporate finance
  • Project development
  • Climate Change
  • Oil&Gas
  • M&A
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy Infrastructure
  • Public Private Partnership
  • Construction

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Energy & Natural Resources - Kazakhstan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Unicase advised Total Eren, the renewable energy division of TotalEnergies, on the development of Kazakhstan's first 1GW wind farm.

Strengths

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  • Unicase has shown a strong ability to manage the legal complexities of operating within Kazakhstan’s strategic energy sector.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
  • This department is distinguished by its unparalleled technical rigour, commercial acumen, and responsiveness to evolving market demands.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Raushana Chaltabayeva
    Band 2Raushana Chaltabayeva

    Raushana Chaltabayeva

    Raushana Chaltabayeva is a partner in Almaty. She is known for advising clients from the renewable energy industry on transactions and construction mandates.
    • Raushana has a deep familiarity with energy regulatory frameworks.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Raushana is an attentive, reliable and proactive specialist.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Saniya Perzadayeva
    Band 3Saniya Perzadayeva

    Saniya Perzadayeva

    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 responsive and easy to work with.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Saniya is able to move seamlessly between contract work, compliance, and day-to-day support which is an asset in complex infrastructure projects.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Saniya shows great responsiveness and attention to detail.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Unicase (2)

Kazakhstan

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