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Saniya Perzadayeva
Founder & Partner
Saniya Perzadayeva
Founder & Partner
  • Lead legal consultant on the development of a 1 GW wind power plant with an energy storage system of up to 1 GWh in the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan. The USD 1.4 billion project involves TotalEnergies, Samruk-Kazyna, and KazMunayGas. It is expected to generate up to 4 TWh of renewable energy annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by 3.5 million tonnes.

  • Lead legal consultant for the organisation of two auctions for the construction of 1 GW wind power plants with integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Kostanay, with a total project value of USD 7 million, in cooperation with the EBRD.

  • Lead legal consultant on a USD 1.5 billion investment project for the construction of a 1 GW combined-cycle gas power plant in the Turkistan region. The project involves a consortium of South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility and Kazakhstan’s Bazis Construction.

  • Lead legal consultant on a KZT 326 billion project for the modernisation of the thermal power plant in Almaty, involving JSC “Almaty Power Stations” and international financial institutions including the EBRD, ADB, and DBK. The project includes the decommissioning of a coal-fired unit and the construction of a new 600 MW combined-cycle gas power plant.

  • Legal advisor to Tetra Tech ES Inc., the implementer of the USAID Power Central Asia programme, on the development and reform of the Market Council Institute in Kazakhstan. The engagement forms part of a 5-year, USD 39 million regional initiative aimed at enhancing energy sector performance, supporting clean energy integration, and improving energy security across Central Asia.

  • Senior Policy Analyst for the Kazakhstan Country Report under the REmap 2030 initiative, developed by the Secretariat of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC), and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The initiative aimed to assess the realistic deployment potential of renewable energy technologies across all energy sectors through 2030 and beyond.

  • Lead legal advisor on the development and implementation of auction mechanisms for renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan, under the guidance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project focused on introducing a competitive auction-tender system to attract private investment in the renewable energy sector.
  • Cardiff Law School, University of Wales, United Kingdom, LL.B, 1996-2000
  • Queen Mary College, London University, United Kingdom, LL.M in Banking and Finance Law, 2000-2001
  • Adilet Higher Law School, Kazakhstan, Law Degree (with distinction), 2003-2005
Education
Professional Bodies
  • International Bar Association
  • Kazakhstan Bar Association
  • Almaty City Bar Association
  • EUROUZ
  • British-Kazakh Society
  • Association of Renewable Energy of Kazakhstan
  • Qazaq Green, Independent Director
Industry: Energy, Tech and IP, FMCG, E-Commerce
Practice Areas: Energy, Banking & Finance, Infrastructure & PPP, Corporate, M&A
Address: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Telephone: +7 701 714 01 04
Contacts
Email: saniya.p@unicaselaw.com
She advises international clients on corporate, regulatory, and permitting matters across utility-scale energy projects in Central Asia, including wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, and CCS. Her work spans all phases of project development and financing, with a track record covering more than 4 gigawatts of generation capacity.

Saniya also brings deep expertise in cross-border finance, M&A, syndicated lending, and securities transactions. She regularly assists investment banks and developers with legal structuring, transaction support, and Kazakhstan-specific security instruments, helping ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and enable successful execution of complex investments across the region.
Saniya Perzadayeva is a Founder and Partner at Unicase with over 25 years of experience in Banking and Finance, Energy and Renewables, Infrastructure and PPP, and Project Finance.
Top Projects:
Recognition
Recognised Practitioner in Corporate and Finance, Energy and Natural Resources
– Chambers and Partners 2025
“Saniya excels in understanding her clients' industry and business goals, and is able to provide forward-thinking and innovative legal advice to help clients succeed in a competitive market.”
Recognition
Leading Partner in Real estate and construction, Recommended lawyer in Energy, Commercial, Corporate and M&A
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2025
"Saniya Perzadayeva consistently stands out due to her deep commitment to client service, strategic insight, and collaborative nature."
Recognition
Highly Regarded Lawyer in Banking and Finance and Project Development; Women Leader
– IFLR 1000 2024
Distinguished Practitioner in Infrastructure
– Asialaw Profiles 2024
Recognition
Highest Ranked Lawyer in Energy 2023
– Who’s Who Legal (WWL) 2023 editorial
“With over 20 years of experience, Saniya Perzadayeva ranks prominently in the market with clients praising her 'outstanding communication skills' and 'fast and efficient approach'.”
Recognition
Medal for “Contribution to the Development of Renewable Energy Sector”
– Qazaq Green Association
Honoured professional in renewable energy awarded to 20 best professionals in Kazakhstan.
– Qazaq Green Association
Recognition
Appreciation Certificate from The Energy Charter Secretariate for contributing to Energy Investment Risk Assessment
– EIRA 2022

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