Unicase Law Firm’s corporate practice provides expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions, with specialised industry experience and knowledge in sectors such as energy, natural resources, financial institutions, and infrastructure. Areas covered by the practice include M&A, joint ventures, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. Nurlan Kubenov co-heads the practice and provides expertise in complex M&A transactions. Fellow co-head Saniya Perzadayeva specialises in cross-border projects, including in energy, renewables and infrastructure.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good law firm with strong technical skills and commercial awareness.’
- ‘Saniya Perzadayeva and Ayana Unerbayeva are both great leaders and excellent lawyers.’
- ‘Responded quickly and the advice is of a good quality.’
- ‘Ayana Unerbayeva is the leading partner on the matter with us, and she provided good quality advice and managed the deal process fairly.’
- ‘Very deep bench on projects finance, energy and PPP, high quality of advice and attention to detail, excellent client service.’
- 'Unicase’s commercial, corporate and M&A practice is efficient, professional, and business-focused. The team provides clear, practical advice with strong knowledge of local legislation.'
Key clients
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China
- Eberspächer Sutrak GmbH& Co. KG
Work highlights
Advised the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China on the establishment and registration of the China Cultural Center in Astana under a 2023 intergovernmental agreement with Kazakhstan.
Advised Eberspächer Sutrak GmbH & Co. KG on its strategic expansion into Central Asia, providing a legal memorandum on Kazakhstan’s regulatory, tax, and customs framework, with emphasis on compliance with international sanctions and EU supply chain exposure.
Advised on the proposed acquisition of NDPP LLP, the Novodzhambul Phosphorus Plant in Kazakhstan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Saniya Perzadayeva; Nurlan Kubenov
Other key lawyers
Ayana Unerbayeva; Sanzhar Amangeldy; Zhanibek Dairov; Symbat Akhatbek