The official swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Chief Justice of the AIFC Court, Lord Ian Burnett, took place today in Akorda residence with the participation of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The event was attended by Renat Bekturov, Governor of AIFC, Thomas Krümmel, Chairman of the International Arbitration Centre AIFC, Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar of the AIFC Court and Chief Executive of the International Arbitration Centre.
Opening the official ceremony, the Head of State noted the significant role of this institution in resolving commercial disputes.
– AIFC stands as a truly pivotal platform of trust for investors. AIFC Court, having an independent judiciary system aligned with the best international standards, plays an indispensable role in enhancing Kazakhstan’s investment climate. I congratulate you, Honorable Lord Burnett, on this momentous appointment. Your candidacy reaffirms the AIFC judiciary’s steadfast commitment to the principles of integrity, reliability, and trust, – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.
The President also expressed gratitude to the former Chief Justice of the AIFC Court, Lord Jonathan Mance, for his conscientious discharge of his duties and his efforts to ensure fairness and justice in every case adjudicated at the AIFC Court.
After the ceremony, the Head of State discussed with the participants of the event the prospects for the development of the AIFC Court and the International Arbitration Centre as key independent institutions contributing to the country's investment attractiveness. The President also emphasised the importance of implementing the best practices of international law in dispute resolution, as well as the active use of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence.
