Profile
Work Department
Position
Partner
Career
Raushana is a legal advisor with over 17 years of counselling experience in Energy, , Infrastructure and PPP, and CCS in Central Asia. She has expertise in Green Economy development, infrastructure, and PPP regulations.
Raushana advises governments, large multinationals, financial institutions, and private sector investors on energy and infrastructure project development. Having a diverse interest area, Raushana applies her knowledge to the development of Energy and Infrastructure legislations, structuring transactions and deal financing, and preparing legal acts related to energy facilities construction. Her professional affiliations include advisory on PPP and Renewable projects in Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Raushana is a preferred counsel for the EBRD, ADB, and other international financial institutions concerning policymaking and institutional advice.
Languages
Memberships
- Kazakhstan Bar Association (KazBar)
- Kazakhstan Petroleum Lawyers’ Association
Education
- Russian-Kyrgyz University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, majoring in jurisprudence (Honors), 1998
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus, MA in international relations (Honors), 2003
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Testimonials
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‘Unicase’s energy and natural resources practice is distinguished by strong knowledge of local regulation and international standards. The team is experienced in licensing, compliance, and project development.'
'Compared to other firms, Unicase offers an integrated, multidisciplinary approach across corporate, environmental, and infrastructure matters.'‘Ayana Unerbayeva stands out for her deep sector knowledge and ability to provide clear, practical guidance on complex regulatory matters. Her professionalism and thorough approach make her highly reliable compared to competitors.'
‘The core strengths of Unicase are their proven expertise in energy, infrastructure, PPPs, project finance, and construction, and their multidisciplinary teams with international experience and deep local insight, and strategic partnerships with global firms for complex transactions.'
'They possess unprecedented expertise in legislative drafting for government reforms and regulatory frameworks. Active in green energy, carbon capture, and digital asset regulation. Thought leadership in climate law, fintech, and ESG compliance.' 'Unicase combines regulatory influence with transactional excellence and tailored team structures. For many years we have considered Unicase as one of our preferred local counsel.’ 'Sanzhar Amangeldy contributes deep knowledge in construction and project finance, often leading negotiations and drafting for high-value transactions.’‘Raushana Chaltabayeva and Ayana Unerbayeva have been a pleasure to deal with. Raushana really knows the energy industry and regulatory framework in which it operates. Ayana has provided clear corporate and competition advice.’
Key clients
- ALES (Joint Stock Company Almaty Electric Stations) CCGT Turkistan LLP EBRD Total Eren