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Raushana Chaltabayeva
Partner
Raushana Chaltabayeva
Partner
- Legal adviser on a World Bank-led market sounding on renewable energy barriers in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Georgia. Advised the World Bank and DNV Energy Systems Germany GmbH on regulatory challenges to renewable energy scale-up. Led stakeholder interviews with public authorities, IPPs, and financiers to identify barriers and recommend policy solutions.
- Legal consultant on USAID “Power Central Asia” Project, a $40 million programme focused on energy sector revitalisation, clean energy investments, and cross-border trade. Assisted USAID to improve the investment environment for renewable energy and address grid integration issues, the Government of Kazakhstan initiated amendments to its renewable energy and electricity laws in the Majlis.
- Legal adviser on ADB project to establish a regulatory framework and incentive scheme for renewable energy use and energy efficiency in Kazakhstan’s heat supply sector. Drafted a new Law on Heat Supply and amendments to related legislation, including tariff methodology and technical standards.
- Legal consultant on a pilot programme for hybrid renewable energy projects with BESS in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan. Supporting the development of three site-specific wind power plants totalling 500 MW under a $7 million EBRD-funded initiative. Advising on two 1 GW wind auctions, legal due diligence, legislative review, tender and PPA drafting, as well as land use, permitting, grid, and environmental matters.
- Legal consultant on a World Bank-funded project with Economic Consulting Associates to amend Kazakhstan’s electricity and heating tariff methodologies. Advised on drafting a new tariff framework aimed at reducing subsidies, strengthening sector institutions, and improving utility performance and financial sustainability.
- Russian-Kyrgyz (Slavic) University, Kyrgyzstan, LL.B with Distinction, 1994-1998
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus, MA in International Relations with Distinction 2000-2002
Education
Professional Bodies
- International Bar Association
- Kazakhstan Bar Association
- Association of Renewable Energy of Kazakhstan
- Qazaq Green
- EUROUZ
- British-Kazakh Society
Industry: Energy, Oil & Gas, Construction
Address: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Telephone: +7 771 552 29 27
Contacts
Email: raushana.c@unicaselaw.com
She provides end-to-end legal support for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Central Asia, covering all stages from greenfield development to acquisition and repowering. Her expertise spans conventional energy: oil, gas, coal, uranium and renewables: wind, solar, hydrogen, geothermal, hydropower. She is widely recognised for shaping regulatory and permitting frameworks in the region and is trusted by international clients, development institutions, and law firms for her deep expertise.
Ms Raushana Chaltabayeva is a highly regarded legal expert and Partner at Unicase. She has over 15 years of experience in Energy, Energy Storage, Subsoil Use, Infrastructure, Environmental Law, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
Top Projects:
Recognition
Recognised Practitioner in Energy and Natural Resources
– Chambers and Partners 2025
– Chambers and Partners 2025
“Raushana is an extremely dedicated lawyer who focuses on providing the best and most timely legal advice to her clients.”
Recognition
Leading Partner in Energy & Natural Resources, Recommended Lawyer in Real estate and construction
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2025
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2025
"Raushana Chaltabayeva is very responsive and clear in her advice. She takes a modern and decisive view on Kazakhstan law."
Recognition
- Highly Regarded Lawyer in Project Development; Women Leader – IFLR 1000 2024
- Distinguished Practitioner in Energy and Infrastructure – Asialaw Profiles 2024
Publications
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