Matter
C v R (IAC Case 320 of 2025)
- 29 March 2026Arbitration
29 March 2026Arbitration
Decision of the sole arbitrator B rejecting R's challenge dated 29 March 2026
International Arbitration Centre of the Astana International Financial Centre
- Decision summary
- The sole arbitrator rejected R's challenge to his appointment based on alleged doubts about independence, impartiality, neutrality, and the administration of the arbitration.
Supporting details
2 authorities · 4 participants3 months and 23 days later · 115 days
- 22 July 2026Kazakhstan
22 July 2026Kazakhstan
Judgment and Order of the Court of First Instance of the Astana International Financial Centre in case AIFC-C/CFI/2026/0019 dated 22 July 2026
Court of First Instance of the Astana International Financial Centre
- Decision summary
- The Court dismissed R's application under Regulation 22(3) of the AIFC Arbitration Regulations 2017 to remove B as sole arbitrator in IAC Case 320 of 2025 and appoint a replacement. It held that the circumstances concerning professional contact, the arbitrator's nationality and appointment, the initial fee arrangements, and the late provision of the signed independence statement did not establish objectively justifiable doubts about B's independence or impartiality. The parties were directed to seek agreement on the costs of the application within 14 days, failing which written submissions would be filed.
Supporting details
12 authorities · 7 participants- Application
- R's application to remove B as sole arbitrator and appoint a new sole arbitrator — Dismissed
R
- Representative
- Aidar Aralbayev (For: R)
- Representative
- Magna Law Firm LLP (For: R)
C
- Representative
- Yelena Dvoretskaya-Yussupova (For: C)
- Representative
- Legit Advocates' Bureau (For: C)
Court of First Instance of the Astana International Financial Centre
- Judge
- Jack Beatson