In this latest User Feedback Series post, please see the recent feedback on IAC Chambers by Ms. Cristen Bauer, Legal Advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

During the IAC Central Asia Vis Pre-Moot event in March 2023, Ms. Bauer and more than 80 lawyers and law students from different countries used IAC Chambers.

IAC Chambers is located at the AIFC Court and IAC offices, just 15 minutes’ drive from International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan. It provides a secure, reliable, world class venue and dedicated and personalised professional support services to meet the needs of lawyers and businesses during dispute resolution related activities.

The physical facilities comprise cutting edge digital technology, hearing rooms, a lecture theatre, meeting rooms, and a business lounge. We provide reliable high-speed Wi-Fi, video, and audio conferencing, as well as administrative assistance including printing, document storage, translation services, and catering.

For all enquiries and bookings relating to IAC Chambers services, please send an email to  booking.bcs@aifc-iac.kz or click here

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The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction that started operations in 2018. In accordance with the Development Strategy until 2025, the key focus of the AIFC is to consolidate as a universal platform connecting the countries of the EAEU, Central Asia and the Caucasus. www.aifc.kz

The AIFC Court is an independent legal entity. It has its own procedural rules modelled on English common law procedures and leading international practice. The AIFC Court is separate and independent from the courts of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It consists of two tiers: a Court of First Instance, which includes a specialist division known as the Small Claims Court; and a Court of Appeal. It has exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of the activities and operations of the AIFC and jurisdiction in the case of other disputes in which all parties agree in writing to give the AIFC Court jurisdiction. It does not have jurisdiction in relation to disputes that are of a criminal or administrative nature. It applies the most up to date and efficient case management practices. https://court.aifc.kz/

The International Arbitration Centre (IAC) is an independent legal entity. It has its own procedural rules modelled on best international practice. It has its own panel of leading international arbitrators and mediators having many years of arbitration and mediation experience in commercial law, including oil and gas, trade, construction, energy, financial services, banking, Islamic finance, insurance, and intellectual property. IAC arbitration awards are recognised and enforceable in Kazakhstan and internationally. https://iac.aifc.kz/