Belgravia Law Joins High-Level Disputes Panel at This Year’s London International Disputes Week: Bridging Steppes and Standards: Kazakhstan's Evolving Dispute Landscape

We are delighted to share Benjamin Wells, Partner at Belgravia Law, will be speaking at a high-profile panel event, Bridging Steppes and Standards: Kazakhstan’s Evolving Dispute Landscape, during London International Disputes Week on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

Hosted by BCLP at Governor’s House in the City of London and co-sponsored by BrKLA and BKS Disputes, this event brings together leading international and regional practitioners to examine the latest developments in litigation, arbitration and enforcement for parties doing business in or with Kazakhstan.

A keynote address will be delivered by Lord Burnett of Maldon, former Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales and current Chief Justice of the AIFC Court.

Benjamin will be sharing his analysis of recent investment arbitration awards involving Kazakhstan and their broader implications for international practitioners and investors.

Session 1

Moderator: Nadia Hubbuck, Counsel, BCLP

• The Rt. Hon. The Lord Burnett of Maldon KG, Chief Justice of the AIFC Court – Opening address
• Bakhyt Tukulov, Partner, TKS Disputes – Litigation and enforcement trends at the AIFC Court and in state courts in Kazakhstan
• Benjamin Wells, Partner, Belgravia Law – Investment arbitration awards involving Kazakhstan: recent trends and implications
• Tatiana Menshenina, Partner, Fladgate LLP – Termination of arbitral proceedings due to sanctions issues: lessons from a recent Singapore court judgment

Session 2

Moderator: Rashid Gaissin, Partner, Eldwick Law

• Christopher Campbell-Holt OBE, Registrar and Chief Executive of the AIFC Court and IAC – Case progression at the AIFC Court
• Galina Borshevskaya, Senior Associate, Osborne Clarke – Proving your case in the AIFC Court
• Benjamin Gray, Barrister, Littleton Chambers – Commentary on the AIFC Court Rules and the practical advantages offered by the Court

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4:30pm – Registration & Networking | 5:15pm – Session 1 | 6:00pm – Session 2 | 7:15pm – Networking drinks | 8:30pm – Close

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