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13-15 September 2023
THE IAC EURASIA
ARBITRATION DAYS 2023
AIFC Court and IAC Premises, Aiteke Bi Hall, Astana, Kazakhstan
About the Event
The IAC hosted the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Days 2023 during 13-15 September 2023. This event was organised in cooperation with the international law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, and was the forerunner to an annual IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week which incorporates the IAC Central Asia Vis Pre-Moot and happens in March every year from 2024.
More than 180 leading policy makers, academics, in-house counsel, private practice lawyers, and arbitrators, from the US, UK, Europe, Eurasia, and Asia, discussed modern arbitration practices, opportunities, challenges and solutions for businesses in Eurasia during four panel discussions. Training programmes were also provided including on the IAC Arbitration and Mediation Rules 2022 and on a new Code of Conduct for Lawyers representing investors in case proceedings at the AIFC Court. A new book, International Investment Law (eds. N Kondrashov, K. Panerai, I. Rachkov) was announced in association with the IAC and contributors of the book discussed key chapters in the book.
- 24
speakersLeading experts in international arbitration engaged in panel discussions, share insights, and explore key industry trends - 11
hoursA two-day programme with 11 hours of expert panels, keynotes, networking, and exclusive content - 180+
guestsThe event brought together participants from all around the world
Programme
Wednesday, 13 September 2023
14:00 – 16:00
Training "International commercial arbitration: how can I
benefit from it?"
benefit from it?"
Trainers:
Training will be delivered in Russian language with simultaneoustranslation into English language.
- Dr. Ilia Rachkov, Partner, Nektorov, Saveliev & Partners, Russia
- Tom Moxham, Counsel, Peter&Kim, Switzerland
- Nikita Kondrashov, Solicitor/Advocate, Germany
- Sergey Alekhin, Counsel, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, France
Training will be delivered in Russian language with simultaneoustranslation into English language.
16:30 – 17:30
Training “AI, legal education and legal practice”
Trainer:
Training will be delivered in English language with simultaneous translation into Russian language
- Prof. Catherine Rogers, Bocconi University, Italy
Training will be delivered in English language with simultaneous translation into Russian language
Thursday, 14 September 2023
9:30 – 10:00
Registration and team photo
10:00 – 10:15
- Thomas Krümmel, IAC Chairman
- Azamat Yeskaraev, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Dr. Patricia Nacimiento, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
10:15 – 11:45
Panel 1. International Investment Arbitration that is fit for a modern business climate
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Thomas Krümmel, IAC Chairman
Speakers:
- Dr. Ilia Rachkov, Partner, Nektorov, Saveliev & Partners, Russia
- Konstantin Christie, Partner, Peter&Kim, Switzerland
- Dmitry Bayandin, Senior Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, France
- Nikita Kondrashov, Advocate, Solicitor. Counsel (Axioma) and Advocate (Yurlov & Partners), Germany
- Dr. David Khachvani, Counsel, LKK, Switzerland
11:45 – 12:00
Coffee-break
12:00 – 13:30
Panel 2. Arbitration in Eurasia: Status Quo and Outlook into the Future
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Barbara Dohmann KC, First IAC Chairman and IAC Arbitrator Panel Member
Speakers:
- Prof. Catherine Rogers, Bocconi University, Italy
- Nurbek Sabirov, Partner, Kalikova & Associates,
- Kyrgyzstan
- Neritan Kallfa, Partner, Tonucci & Partners, Albania
13:30 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 15:30
Panel 3. Legal Disputes through the Eyes of a Company
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Chris Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Chief Executive, AIFC Court and IAC
Speakers:
- Cornel Marian, Senior Legal Counsel, Alstom, Sweden
- Almat Zhamiyev, Head of Legal, Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund, Kazakhstan
- Yermek Kuantyrov, Chief Legal Officer, Kazatomprom NC JSC, Kazakhstan
15:30 – 15:45
Coffee-break
15:45 – 17:15
Panel 4. Investment Protection: Recent Developments in the Region
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Prof. George Bermann, Columbia Law School
Speakers:
- Prof. Marc Bungenberg, University of Saarland, EuropaInstitut, Germany
- Matthew Kirtland, Co-Partner-in-Charge and Co-Head of Disputes of the Washington, D.C. office, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, USA
- Lasha Arveladze, Partner, Cocaz Legal, Georgia
- Prof. Natalia Alenkina, American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
17:15 – 17:30
Closing remarks
- Thomas Krümmel, IAC Chairman
- Dr. Patricia Nacimiento, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
17:30 – 18:00
Networking
Friday, 15 September 2023
15:00 – 15:10
Opening remarks
- Chris Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Chief Executive, AIFC Court and IAC
- Dr. Patricia Nacimiento, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
15:10 – 16:10
Part 1: Training on the AIFC Court Code of Conduct for Lawyers
- Alexander Gridasov, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (Solicitor of England & Wales)
- Dr. Adilbek Tussupov, Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (Solicitor of England & Wales)
16:10 – 16:30
Coffee-break
16:30 – 17:30
Part 2: Training continued
Training will be delivered in Russian language with no English language translation
Speakers
- Thomas KrümmelIAC Chairman
- Barbara Dohmann KCFirst IAC Chairman and IAC Arbitrator Panel Member
- Christopher Campbell-HoltRegistrar & Chief Executive, AIFC Court & IAC
- Dr. Patricia NacimientoPartner, Herbert Smith Freehills
- Professor George BermannColumbia Law School
- Dr. Gani BitenovConsultant, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Germany
- Sergey AlekhinCounsel, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, France
- Professor Natalia AlenkinaAmerican University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
- Lasha ArveladzePartner, Cocaz Legal, Georgia
- Dmitry BayandinSenior Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, France
- Professor Marc BungenbergUniversity of Saarland, EuropaInstitut, Germany
- Konstantin ChristiePartner, Peter & Kim, Switzerland
- Alexander GridasovSenior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (Solicitor of England & Wales), England
- Neritan KallfaPartner, Tonucci & Partners, Albania
- Dr. David KhachvaniCouncel, LKK, Switzerland
- Matthew KirtlandCo-Partner-in-Charge and Co-Head of Disputes of the Washington, D.C. office, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, USA
- Nikita Kondrashov·Advocate, Solicitor. Counsel (Axioma) and Advocate (Yurlov & Partners), Germany
- Yermek KuantyrovChief Legal Officer, Kazatomprom NC JSC, Kazakhstan
- Cornel MarianSenior Legal Counsel, Alstom, Sweden
- Tom MoxhamCounsel, Peter&Kim, Australia
- Dr. Ilia RachkovPartner, Nektorov, Saveliev & Partners, Russia
- Professor Catherine RogersBocconi University, Italy
- Nurbek SabirovPartner, Kalikova & Associates, Kyrgyzstan
- Dr. Adilbek TussupovAssociate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (Solicitor of England & Wales), Germany
- Almat ZhamiyevHead of Legal Support, Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund, Kazakhstan
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AIFC Court and IAC Premises, Aiteke Bi Hall, 55/16 Mangilik El Avenue,
Block C3.1, Astana, Kazakhstan
Block C3.1, Astana, Kazakhstan
Contacts
- Tel: +7 7172 64 73 73
- Email: Communications@iac.aifc.kz
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