International Arbitration in Kazakhstan is governed by the Law on Arbitration (Law No. 488-V) dated 8 April 2016 (the “Law on Arbitration”). The Law on Arbitration was amended twice since its entrance into force on 19 April 2016, the first time in March 2017 (Article 9.5) and the second time in January 2019, when significant […]
Denial of Justice in International Arbitration
Denial of justice in international arbitration concerns acts or omissions of a State’s judiciary for which a State may be internationally liable. Although the judiciary is a functionally independent body from a State’s executive and government, it is still a State’s organ. As a result, States may be held internationally liable for the acts and […]
What Do Arbitration Lawyers Do?
It is rather common for international contracts to contain an arbitration clause providing for the institution of arbitration proceedings to resolve disputes between parties.[1] Although parties are not typically required to use lawyers in arbitrations, it is highly recommended for all but the smallest cases.[2] But, in reality, what do arbitration lawyers do? In the […]
Who Can Be an Arbitrator in International Arbitration?
In the not-too-distant past, there were only a few individuals acting regularly as arbitrators in international arbitration. Similarly, law firms engaged in international arbitration could be counted on the fingers of one hand. Unsurprisingly, there were a very small number of individuals, generally well-connected, who were called upon to act as arbitrators. This trend, however, […]
Aceris Law Secures Award of Lost Profits for Austrian Company in LCIA Arbitration with Seat in London
Aceris Law is pleased to announce that another of its well-deserving clients has secured a large award in its favour, this time in an LCIA arbitration with its seat in London. The dispute concerned the supply of technological products to be ultimately used for the benefit of an East African State. Aceris Law’s client was […]