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Advanced Practices in International Dispute Resolution in Kazakhstan Discussed in London. Representatives of the AIFC Court and IAC shared the achievements of the past seven years and addressed key issues in regional arbitration.

The signing ceremony was held online, with Luo Ping, Director of the Wuhan Arbitration Commission Office, and Mr. Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar & Chief Executive Officer of the AIFC Court & International Arbitration Centre, formally signing the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions. Su Qin, Deputy Director of the Wuhan Arbitration Commission Office, attended the signing event.

On the afternoon of May 28, 2025, the Wuhan Arbitration Commission (Wuhan International Arbitration Center) and the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre of Kazakhstan formally entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation through a virtual signing ceremony. This agreement signifies a significant advancement in strengthening international commercial arbitration cooperation and fostering the high-quality growth of the Belt and Road Initiative.

The China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC) on Monday here.

Jiang Zeting (R), chair of the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) Council, and Christopher Campbell-Holt, registrar and chief executive of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC), pose for a photo after the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Astana, Kazakhstan, on May 26, 2025.

An annual student competition, the "AIFC Court Moot," was conducted by the AIFC Court, offering a unique opportunity for young attorneys to showcase their knowledge and abilities.

How the AIFC Court hearing competition contributes to the development of Kazakhstan's judicial system. Speaker: Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Head of Administration at the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre.

Commercial dispute resolution institutions have handled nearly 3,500 judicial and arbitration cases over six years of operation. These figures were announced during a reception hosted by the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre in London.

The winner of the student court proceedings competition organized by the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court has been announced. The traditional competition, called the "AIFC Court Moot," has an international scope.

Join us in an interview with Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, who held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2017 to 2023, was appointed Chief Justice of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court in November 2023.

For nearly seven years, Kazakhstan has been home to the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court and the International Arbitration Centre (IAC). They first proved their value during the COVID-19 lockdowns but gained even greater relevance amid international sanctions.

Cooperation between arbitration courts is strengthening!

As the global race for influence in Central Asia heats up, Turkiye is positioning itself to be a key player in a region long dominated by Russia and now China. Guest: Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Chief Executive, AIFC Court & IAC

In a career marked by decades of expertise in commercial arbitration, Thomas Krümmel, Chairman of the International Arbitration Centre (IAC) in Kazakhstan, has become an important figure in promoting alternative dispute resolution.

The AIFC Court is implementing artificial intelligence to enhance its electronic case management system, as revealed during the International Lawyers' Week held in Beijing.

Spend just 10 minutes when drafting each contract — select the most suitable dispute resolution method. This article provides a simplified comparison of the pros and cons of state courts, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court, and the AIFC International Arbitration Centre (IAC).

At the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC), 75 percent of arbitrators handling civil and commercial disputes are women, nearly double the rate seen in many other countries.

The Supreme Judicial Council of Armenia today received Almat Igenbayev, Executive Director of the Astana International Arbitration Centre and Head of the Court Administration Department at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), along with Alina Tulegenova, a staff member of the International Arbitration Centre and Court Administration Department.

The topic of discussion is Gender Diversity in International Arbitration. Our studio guest is Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Head of Administration at the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre.

It is generally accepted that arbitration, as a method of dispute resolution, is more inclined to adopt an adversarial approach rather than an inquisitorial in comparison with state courts

Speaker: Lord Burnett of Maldon, Chief Justice of the AIFC Court.

Panel discussions were held at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC) with distinguished speakers such as Mr. Thomas Krümmel, IAC Chairman, and the Rt. Hon. The Lord Burnett of Maldon, Chief Justice of the AIFC Court.

Over 2,600 cases have been settled and enforced by the AIFC Court and IAC since its founding on January 1, 2018, with 100% satisfaction from the parties in dispute.

Kazakh judges of the AIFC Court participated in London International Disputes Week, reports «24KZ». This prestigious event brought together over 7,000 leading legal experts from around the world.

This event brought together top lawyers and company representatives from around the world, including the AIFC entities, recognized as leaders in their field.

Businesses have started exploring more 'young' and neutral arbitration venues in the UAE, Turkey, and Kazakhstan. Experts explained what each of these alternative jurisdictions has to offer.

The Astana International Financial Centre’s (AIFC) Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC) launched their premises at the Executive Center in the prestigious China World Tower in Beijing on May 27, reported the AIFC Court and IAC press service.

Rector of Baku State University (BSU), Elchin Babayev, met with representatives of the Astana International Financial Centre Court and the International Arbitration Centre, Almat Igenbayev and Bakdaulet Amirkhanov.

Lord Mendon Bernett, Chief Justiceof the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court.

More than 200 leading arbitrators, judges, and diplomats from the United Kingdom, the United States, and countries across Europe and Asia have gathered in the capital of Kazakhstan to take part in the Eurasian Arbitration Week, reports «24KZ».

Speaker: Lord Burnett of Maldon, Chief Justice of the AIFC Court.

The official swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Chief Justice of the AIFC Court, Lord Ian Burnett, took place today in Akorda residence with the participation of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

More than 300 billion US dollars of foreign investment were attracted to Kazakhstan before the pandemic.