Unicase is a leading law firm in Central Asia, operating both in the region and globally, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Unicase boasts one of the most expert teams, renowned for its capabilities in regulation and legislative development, which, combined with extensive transaction experience, enables the firm to win major development projects and remain a preferred adviser on corporate law, M&A transactions, dispute resolution, and legislation.
Partners and senior lawyers at Unicase have spent a significant part of their professional careers working with leading international operators, which allows them to understand the expectations of both foreign and local clients regarding the format and content of legal consultations, making Unicase a competitive firm.
Islamic finance is rapidly expanding as a USD 5 trillion global market built on ethical, asset-backed principles that fundamentally differ from conventional interest-based systems. As Kazakhstan's AIFC develops comprehensive legal frameworks for Islamic b
Kazakhstan
Islamic finance is becoming an increasingly
important part of the global financial system, supported by growing
demand for ethical, asset-backed and risk-sharing solutions, with
the market exceeding USD 5 trillion in 2025. Its relevance in
Kazakhstan is also growing as the AIFC (Astana International
Financial Centre) develops a legal framework for Islamic banking,
sukuk, leasing, insurance and investment structures, making an
understanding of this field increasingly important for advisers,
investors and businesses.
Unicase team attended an introductory Islamic finance training
at our Astana office, delivered by Nursalim Suleimenov,
Senior Islamic Finance Manager/ Secretary of the Islamic Finance
Advisory Board.
The session explored the core principles of Islamic finance,
Shari'ah compliance and the structure of key financial
instruments. Unlike conventional interest-based financing, Islamic
finance is built around real assets, shared risk and ethical
principles, which creates a distinct legal and transactional
architecture.
We would like to thank Nursalim Suleimenov for
sharing his valuable expertise with our team.
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Unicase is a leading law firm in Central Asia, operating both in the region and globally, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Unicase boasts one of the most expert teams, renowned for its capabilities in regulation and legislative development, which, combined with extensive transaction experience, enables the firm to win major development projects and remain a preferred adviser on corporate law, M&A transactions, dispute resolution, and legislation.
Partners and senior lawyers at Unicase have spent a significant part of their professional careers working with leading international operators, which allows them to understand the expectations of both foreign and local clients regarding the format and content of legal consultations, making Unicase a competitive firm.
