For the first time in Kazakhstan: GAR Live Turkic Region 2025
KazBar acts as a supporting organization for the GAR Live: Turkic Region event, organized by Global Arbitration Review (GAR). The conference will take place on 15 May 2025, in Almaty and will gather leading foreign and local experts in arbitration, becoming a key platform for discussing current trends and challenges in dispute resolution.
The co-chairs of the conference – Anna Guillard Sazhko, an independent arbitrator and counsel, and Ali Gursel, a partner at the international law firm Squire Patton Boggs – are recognized international experts in the field of arbitration.
The GAR Live: Turkic Region conference will provide a unique opportunity for in-depth analysis of international arbitration and for sharing experiences with leading lawyers, arbitrators, and representatives of the legal community.
Why attend GAR Live: Turkic Region 2025?
- Analysis of current trends – discussion of key issues in international arbitration and regional specifics of dispute resolution during the keynote speech and five panels:
Construction and infrastructure disputes
The ISDS updates
Hot topics in international arbitration
GAR Live Symposium
Navigating oil and gas disputes
- Distinguished speakers – participation of recognized specialists from England, Germany, Kazakhstan, France, the USA, Switzerland, and other countries, including:
Melis Acuner, partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
Hugo Barbier, partner, Peter & Kim
Christopher Campbell-Holt, registrar, chief exectutive, AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC)
Steven Finizio, partner, WilmerHale
Teresa Giovannini, senior counsel, LALIVE
Ardak Idayatova, partner, Kinstellar
Yermek Kuantyrov, chief legal officer, National Atomic Company ‘Kazatomprom’
Paolo Marzolini, founding partner, Patocchi & Marzolini
Kamalia Mehtiyeva, president, Azerbaijan Arbitration Association
Patricia Nacimiento, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Kevin Nash, director general, London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
Diana Tsutieva, partner, Foley Hoag
Sergei Vataev, partner, Legit Advocates Bureau
- Keynote Speaker – Rolf Knieper, professor of law, University of Bremen
- International networking – opportunity to establish contacts with leaders of the arbitration community
Date: 15 May 2025
Venue: Ritz, Almaty
Event language: English without translation
Program: https://events.globalarbitrationreview.com/5YZ92K?RefId=KAZBAR-A Speakers: https://events.globalarbitrationreview.com/3ezVr7?RefId=KAZBAR-SPKR Registration: https://events.globalarbitrationreview.com/N2WgQR?RefId=KAZBAR-REG
As a supporting organization, KazBar is pleased to offer its members a 20% discount on registration using the code KAZBAR20.
Corporate lawyers and government representatives have the opportunity to register for free.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the key arbitration event of the year in Kazakhstan!
About GAR
Global Arbitration Review (GAR) is a leading international resource dedicated to international arbitration. Founded in 2006, GAR provides news, analysis, and research on all aspects of international arbitration. It covers both commercial and investment arbitration proceedings, offering expert articles, detailed reports on major cases, and analysis of legislation and judicial practice. Additionally, GAR organizes conferences and events that gather leading specialists in the field of arbitration from around the world. This publication is an indispensable resource for arbitration lawyers, providing them with current information and tools for effective work.
