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Nurlan Kubenov
Partner
Nurlan Kubenov
Partner
- Legal consultant on ALES project of the transition of Almaty’s CHP-2 from coal to gas under the EBRD Green Cities Programme. Advising on legal matters related to the modernisation of CHP-2 with a 600 MW combined-cycle gas turbine, aiming to cut emissions by 80% and reduce CO₂ by 3 million tons.
- Advised on the first-ever USAID-funded rooftop solar (RTS) pilot project in Kazakhstan under the Power Central Asia initiative. The project aims to assess the potential for scaling up urban solar PV installations across residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings.
- Advised on the project for the construction, operation, and management of Turkistan International Airport – a key infrastructure initiative to boost regional connectivity. Legal work included drafting and revising the PPP agreement and supporting negotiations with the private partner.
- Advised the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan on the construction and operation of a multi-disciplinary hospital under Sd. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University in Almaty. This PPP project is a key step in modernising Kazakhstan’s healthcare infrastructure, aiming to improve access to advanced medical services.
- Advised a Chinese mining company on the acquisition of a 30% stake in Khorasan‑U and Kyzylkum, two of Kazakhstan’s largest uranium projects. This transaction is significant for Kazakhstan’s role as the world’s leading uranium producer and reflects broader global realignments in the critical materials and nuclear sectors.
- Al-Farabi, Kazakh National University, Almaty, LL.B in International Law, 2011
- Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, LL.M. in Law, 2013
Education
Professional Bodies
- Kazakhstan Bar Association
- Association of Renewable Energy of Kazakhstan
- Qazaq Green
- EUROUZ
- British-Kazakh Society
Industry: Energy, Oil & Gas, Construction
Address: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Telephone: +7 701 227 28 58
Contacts
Email: nurlan.k@unicaselaw.com
He advises on renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Central Asia, covering development, construction, financing, and transactions. His expertise includes land structuring, EPC contracts, and regulatory matters. Nurlan also supports clients in real estate and M&A deals, including cross-border transactions in the energy and hydrocarbon sectors. He is trusted for his strategic insight into complex, multi-sector projects.
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.
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Recognition
Leading Partner in Commercial, Corporate and M&A and Energy & Natural Resources
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2025
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2025
"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."
Recognition
Rising Star Partner in M&A
– IFLR 1000 2024
– IFLR 1000 2024
Publications
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