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.
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Profile
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
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Testimonials
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‘They are consistently communicative, adaptable, and committed to finding solutions, regardless of the complexity of the issue. This level of collaboration and dedication truly sets them apart from other firms and has been instrumental in fostering a long-lasting and trusted relationship.’
- 'Saniya Perzadayeva consistently stands out due to her deep commitment to client service, strategic insight, and collaborative nature.’
‘Unicase's team is highly professional and efficient. They know how to listen to clients' needs and can always give feedback in time. We highly appreciate Unicase's positive attitude and ability to solve problems that occur during the case.’
‘Unicase's team know very well how to treat their clients. We specifically want to highlight Saniya Perzadayeva, Yerken Mukash and Symbat Akhatbek, who have gone out of their way to make our case a success.’
Key clients
- Total Eren
- Carlsberg Sverige AB
- GIG Holding
Work highlights
Advised Total Eren on the development of Kazakhstan's first 1GW wind farm project.
Assisted Carlsberg Sverige AB concerning corporate matters in compliance with Kazakhstan's regulations.
Advised GIG Holding regarding a pledge agreement.