AmCham Executive Director Moderates Panel at Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026

Last week, AmCham Kazakhstan Executive Director Jeff Erlich moderated the panel “𝘈𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐𝘯-𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵” as part of 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The discussion brought together:
🔹 Artem Timoshenko, Unicase Central Asia
🔹Elyar Aliyev, bp
🔹 Samir Abdullayev, Alstom
🔹Zmarak Khan, Commercial Law Development Program
🔹 Ravil Kassilgov, KP Disputes

The conversation explored how in-house and external counsel often approach dispute resolution from different perspectives, and why understanding those differences leads to better outcomes.
External counsel highlighted the importance of clear communication, early access to relevant information, realistic expectations, and legal strategies that align with the client’s priorities. In-house counsel emphasized that legal advice must also reflect commercial realities, balancing dispute resolution with the company’s broader business objectives, risk management, and long-term relationships.

Thank you to our partners at the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre for organizing another excellent Eurasia Arbitration Week and creating a valuable platform for legal professionals from across the region to exchange experience and best practices.