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Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Unicase team advises on tendering and procurement processes, EPC and FIDIC-based construction contracts, risk allocation and mitigation strategies, and the operational phases of long-term concessions. Unicase regularly acts in cross-border and multi-stakeholder environments, leading interactions with public authorities, development finance institutions, and commercial lenders simultaneously. Where projects require it, the firm also provides dispute resolution and claims management support. The firm has been directly involved in drafting and reforming PPP legislation, advising governments on institutional frameworks, and supporting the development of national investment strategies. This policy and legislative engagement positions Unicase not merely as a legal service provider, but as an active participant in shaping the regulatory environment within which infrastructure investment operates.
Kazakhstan is entering one of its most significant infrastructure investment cycles to date. The Government's National Infrastructure Plan until 2029 includes 204 projects across energy, transport, water, and digital infrastructure, with a total estimated value of approximately US$81.8 billion the majority of which is expected to be financed through private and multilateral sources. The country's PPP portfolio now exceeds 1,257 concluded agreements valued at over KZT 3.6 trillion, with average project sizes nearly tripling since 2022 as the market shifts toward larger, more complex transactions. Alongside this, Kazakhstan's Investment Policy Concept targets at least US$150 billion in foreign direct investment by 2029, supported by an expanding pipeline of IFI-backed programmes across renewable energy, water infrastructure, and transport connectivity.
Unicase monitors this pipeline closely and is actively engaged across its most significant mandates. As Kazakhstan's infrastructure market grows in scale and sophistication, our team is positioned to support governments, developers, lenders, and international institutions at every stage from early project structuring and regulatory design through to financial close and implementation.
Kazakhstan is entering one of its most significant infrastructure investment cycles to date. The Government's National Infrastructure Plan until 2029 includes 204 projects across energy, transport, water, and digital infrastructure, with a total estimated value of approximately US$81.8 billion the majority of which is expected to be financed through private and multilateral sources. The country's PPP portfolio now exceeds 1,257 concluded agreements valued at over KZT 3.6 trillion, with average project sizes nearly tripling since 2022 as the market shifts toward larger, more complex transactions. Alongside this, Kazakhstan's Investment Policy Concept targets at least US$150 billion in foreign direct investment by 2029, supported by an expanding pipeline of IFI-backed programmes across renewable energy, water infrastructure, and transport connectivity.
Unicase monitors this pipeline closely and is actively engaged across its most significant mandates. As Kazakhstan's infrastructure market grows in scale and sophistication, our team is positioned to support governments, developers, lenders, and international institutions at every stage from early project structuring and regulatory design through to financial close and implementation.
Unicase is the leading legal advisor for infrastructure and public-private partnership transactions across Central Asia. Over more than 15 years, the firm has built an unmatched track record advising governments, multilateral development banks including the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, and the World Bank Group, as well as private sponsors, institutional investors, and project developers. Operating across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, Unicase brings together deep regional knowledge, regulatory authority, and international transaction standards to support some of the most complex and consequential infrastructure projects in the region.
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Our Services in Energy
PPP Projects Structuring
Loan Finance
Negotiation Support
Fundraising
Government Support Measures Analysis & Possible Budget Payments
Contract Execution Advise
Concept Development & Feasibility Analysis
Independent Legal Assessment: Concession
Legislation Improvement
Tender Documentation & Contract Drafting
Consortia Creation & Company Design
Debt Finance
Tier 2
Legal 500
in Real Estate and Construction
Saniya Perzadayeva, Real Estate and Construction
Legal 500
Leading Partner
IFLR 1000
Tier 3
in Project
Development
Development
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Unicase is distinguished by its strict and high-quality standards and deep understanding of client’s needs
Top Projects:
Unicase advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the BAKAD project, the construction of a 66 km Almaty bypass and the largest PPP project in Central Asia, as well as the biggest infrastructure project in Kazakhstan outside the oil and gas sector. The US$585 million financing package involved a multi-lender structure including the EBRD, Bank of China, PGGM, the Eurasian Development Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank. The project diverted hundreds of thousands of transit vehicles daily from Almaty's streets, delivering measurable improvements to logistics, air quality, and urban mobility.
Unicase advised the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan and the PPP Advisory Centre on a concession project for the construction and operation of a 300-bed Multi-Disciplinary Hospital under the Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University in Almaty. The firm reviewed and revised the concession agreement, tender documentation, and direct agreement, and drafted amendments to the Concessions Law, Health Code, and budget legislation to ensure a bankable and legally compliant PPP structure.
Unicase advised the Asian Development Bank and the Akimat of Astana on the preparation of the Astana Wastewater PPP project, aimed at expanding the city's municipal wastewater treatment capacity. The work encompassed analysis of PPP structuring options, development of a project financial model, financial analysis of the utility, and preparation of comprehensive recommendations for project implementation in consultation with government authorities and donor institutions.
Unicase advised the public partner on the Turkestan International Airport - the first new airport built since Kazakhstan's independence and the country's first airport project implemented under a PPP model. Developed on a 905-hectare site with a 10,500 m² terminal, the project attracted approximately US$160 million in investment and welcomed its first scheduled flight in December 2020.
700+
large-scale infrastructure and PPP projects advised across Central Asia
in PPP transactions structured and closed with IFI support
US$1B+
3 countries
with active PPP mandates Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan
15+ years
advising governments and multilateral development banks on infrastructure delivery
Unicase advised the EBRD and the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan on the structuring and documentation of a PPP concession for the construction and operation of a multi-disciplinary hospital in Almaty. The assignment covered the full scope of concession and tender documentation, development of a bankable PPP structure, and support through negotiations and finalisation of the Direct Agreement in compliance with Kazakhstani law.
Unicase acted as legal counsel to Uzbekhydroenergo on the development of five small and medium hydroelectric power projects in Uzbekistan, with a combined capacity of 46.6 MW the first major hydropower PPP programme in the country. The projects are being developed with World Bank financing under the Institutional Capacity Building Project. Unicase provided end-to-end legal support across the full project cycle, including structuring the competitive bidding process, drafting the PPP Agreement, Power Purchase Agreement, Grid Connection Agreement, and all associated bid documentation, as well as advising on bidder clarifications, legal evaluation of bids, and negotiations with the preferred bidder. The projects are expected to generate 179 million kWh of clean energy annually, contributing directly to Uzbekistan's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 35% below 2010 levels by 2030.
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