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Mr Nurlan Kubenov

Work Department
PPP, Real Estate, Energy, Employment&Labour, and Corporate and M&A
Position
Partner
Career
Nurlan is a Partner at Unicase and a leading lawyer with a solid track record in Infrastructure, PPP, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Employment&Labour, and Corporate Law.
Nurlan provides guidance to clients in the development, construction, operation, financing, acquisition, and sale of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and energy storage initiatives across Central Asia. His role involves supporting clients by creating and negotiating land control documents, overseeing projects through title and survey reviews, negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements, and handling various transactional matters associated with project development and financing.
In his role within commercial real estate, Nurlan represents clients across the entire spectrum of commercial real estate transactions. This includes activities such as securing financing, buying and selling properties, negotiating leases, managing construction processes, and establishing partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.
Nurlan has extensive experience advising deals with roads, airports, transmission and distribution, renewable energy assets, and social infrastructure in Central Asia. He is adept at navigating different transactional challenges and the cross-border needs of his Clients.
His experience includes drafting and negotiating agreements to acquire companies or equity participations in hydrocarbon assets and companies operating in other sectors in Kazakhstan and associated due diligence reviews, acquisition agreements and joint venture agreements, project development agreements, and engineering, procurement and construction contracts. He also has significant experience in the areas of competition and commercial law.
Languages
English, Russian, Kazakh, Turkish
Memberships
- Kazakhstan Bar Association
- Kazakhstan Lawyers’ Association
Education
- Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, LL.M. in Law
- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, LL.B in International Law
Personal
Nurlan Kubenov is a multi-talented individual with a passion for music, particularly as a skilled guitar player. This talented expert captivates audiences with his beautiful and exciting performances, making team building and corporate parties truly memorable experiences.
Beyond his musical talents, Nurlan is also a football player, showcasing his athleticism on the field. Additionally, he embraces the thrill of skiing, demonstrating a love for adventure and the great outdoors in the mountains of Almaty.
Lawyer Rankings
Kazakhstan > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Leading partners)Unicase Law Firm is recognised for its experience in domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions, as well as regulatory issues related to doing business in Kazakhstan. Founding partner Saniya Perzadayeva advises on matters related to corporate and commercial issues that intersect with the renewable energy sector, where she has handled a number of project development cases. Managing partner Artem Timoshenko‘s expertise lies in safeguarding clients from corporate raiding, as well as advising on corporate restrictions for international clients. Nurlan Kubenov and Sanzhar Amangeldy cover cross-border transactions, while Ayana Unerbayeva advises corporate clients on a range of different matters, including domestic and international corporate finance, as well as public takeovers and joint ventures.
Kazakhstan > Energy and natural resources
(Leading partners)Unicase Law Firm offers multidisciplinary expertise in operation, investment, planning and permitting issues relating to pioneering projects for clients in the Kazakh energy and natural resources sector. Within the renewables sector, Saniya Perzadayeva and Raushana Chaltabayeva advise domestic and international clients in a range of renewable energy projects including hydropower projects. Nurlan Kubenov has a strong track record within infrastructure, PPP and renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and energy storage initiatives across Central Asia. Ayana Unerbayeva specialises in the development, construction, operation, financing and acquisition of various energy projects, and Sanzhar Amangeldy‘s expertise extends to advising clients in the construction of power stations and roads. All partners mentioned lead the practice.
Kazakhstan > Real estate and construction (including projects)
Unicase Law Firm‘s expertise covers a wide range of matters, from advising clients in the energy and natural resources sectors to aiding clients in the procurement process and implementation of projects. The team combines its strengths in dispute resolution, M&A and tax to provide a full service, with Saniya Perzadayeva, who founded the firm, advising on the regulatory and permitting aspects of renewable energy and battery storage projects across Central Asia. Raushana Chaltabayeva is active in projects involving natural energy and renewable energy, including greenfield initiatives and repowering efforts, and Nurlan Kubenov supports clients through a range of contract based services including procurement and construction agreements.
Lawyer Rankings
- Energy and natural resources Kazakhstan
- Leading partners Kazakhstan > Energy and natural resources
- Leading partners Kazakhstan > Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Kazakhstan
- Real estate and construction (including projects) Kazakhstan