Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
Saniya Perzadayeva is a founder and partner at Unicase Law Firm and a globally & locally recognised expert in Energy and Natural Resources, CCS, Infrastructure, PPP, Project Finance and Construction. Saniya advises on various legal issues, particularly corporate and commercial matters, energy, real estate, infrastructure and public-private partnerships. She has developed and managed 5,000 projects with 25 years of experience, leading to approximate foreign direct investments of 3.5 billion dollars in Central Asia.
Saniya is a distinguished author of numerous international guides and a speaker at leading global conferences, where she consistently demonstrates her expertise as a valuable contributor. Recognised as a Women IFLR1000 leader from 2021 to 2023, she stands among the top 1000 women lawyers worldwide. Additionally, her contributions to the field have earned her the title of "Honoured Renewable Energy Professional" for the past two years, as conferred by the Qazaq Green Association.
Career
Unicase Law Firm, Founder & Partner, 2010-present
Eurasian Development Bank, Senior Associate, 2009-2010
Macleod Dixon, Associate, 2008-2009
Denton Wilde Sapte, Associate, 2005-2008
Professional Memberships
- International Bar Association;
- Kazakhstan Bar Association, Management Board Member;
- Qazaq Green, Independent Director;
-Arbitrator of the 3rd Session of the Panel of Arbitrators of the Xi'an Arbitration Commission (XAAC)
Publications
▪ “Renewable Energy Comparative Guide”, Mondaq, September 2023
▪ “The Main Regulatory Approvals And Permits For The Commercial Operation Of Renewable Energy Facilities In Kazakhstan”, Mondaq, September 2023
▪ Renewable Energy Law and Regulations in Kazakhstan 2023”, ICLG International Comparative Legal Guide - Renewable Energy, September 26, 2022
▪ “RES Tariff Indexation”, Mondaq, August 10, 2022
▪ “Take Or Pay" In PPA In Kazakhstan: For Or Against?”, Mondaq, July 8, 2022
▪ “Financial Lease in Kazakhstan”, Mondaq, July 8, 2022
▪ “How to Obtain Land for Renewable Energy Projects in Kazakhstan?”, Mondaq, 14 April 2022;
▪ “Renewable Energy Procurement and Supply in Kyrgyzstan: Status Quo”, Mondaq, 9 March 2022;
▪ “IFLR100 Women Leaders 2022 Q&A: Saniya Perzadayeva, Unicase Law Firm, Kazakhstan” , IFLR.com, March 2022
Personal
Saniya, an accomplished professional with a diverse range of interests, derives joy from sports, particularly her passion for ice skating—an enthusiasm that coexists with her extensive professional background. As the nurturing mother of four remarkable children, she advocates for Gender Equality and women's Rights, aligning her personal convictions with her professional pursuits.
Saniya has played a huge role in charitable initiatives. Notably, during the COVID-19 lockdown, she spearheaded a significant project focused on bridging the digital divide. A flagship initiative involved the procurement and donation of laptops to underprivileged families, facilitating remote education for children facing socio-economic challenges. In this commendable effort, her team demonstrated remarkable efficacy, raising over £40,000 and buying more than 100 laptops to empower disadvantaged youth with the tools necessary for continued academic growth.
