The parties choose the arbitrator
You independently compose the panel from a list that includes experienced lawyers from Kazakhstan and abroad, retired judges, and holders of doctoral degrees
Effective resolution of commercial disputes
Sometimes businesses spend a lot of time and resources managing disputes. An alternative solution is arbitration – a quick and comprehensive way to resolve disputed matters
84arbitrators on the register, including international experts
2014the year the Centre was founded at the Atameken Chamber
3 languagesproceedings in Kazakh, Russian and English
270+successfully completed cases and experience across various industries
Why arbitration
Six reasons why business chooses our Centre
Shorter timelines than in court
The absence of multi-stage bureaucratic procedures makes the process flexible and fast
Proceedings are private
The parties' trade secrets and reputations are protected, and the case materials and the dispute itself are inaccessible to third parties
Costs are known in advance
The registration fee is fixed, and the arbitration fee is calculated on a scale based on the amount in dispute; no hidden charges
The award is final
Review on the merits is not permitted; the dispute is resolved at first instance
Enforcement abroad
Decisions under the 1958 New York Convention are recognized in more than 170 countries, and the Center provides support at the enforcement stage
How a case proceeds
Eight steps from the clause in the contract to enforcement of the award
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Arbitration clause
The parties include the clause in the contract in advance, before any dispute arises.
included in advanceA dispute arises
A disagreement that could not be settled through negotiations.
negotiations did not helpFiling the claim
The claimant submits the statement of claim to the Arbitration Centre.
with payment of the registration feeStatement of defence
The respondent presents its position and objections.
the deadline is set by the RulesAppointment of the arbitrator
The parties choose a sole arbitrator or a panel.
the tribunal is chosen by the partiesHearing
In person in any city of Kazakhstan or by video link.
the hearing is closed to outsidersRendering the award
A final award binding on both parties.
no review on the merits is allowedEnforcement
The Centre assists in obtaining a writ of execution.
recognised in more than 170 countriesRoster
84 arbitrators – practitioners, academics and international experts
84arbitrators on the roster, including international experts
How many arbitrators handle cases in each languageKazakh37Russian81English56
specialisation and language→
Arbitration clause
One paragraph in the contract resolves a future dispute
An arbitration clause formalizes the parties' agreement to submit potential disputes to the Atameken Arbitration Center and is incorporated into the contract in advance.
Download the templateModel wording · 2025 edition
“All disputes, disagreements or claims arising out of this contract or in connection with it shall be subject to final resolution by the Arbitration Centre of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken” in accordance with its Rules in effect…”
Seat of arbitration — Astana·Language — by agreement of the parties·Tribunal — sole arbitrator or panel
Documents
Rules, fees and template applications
Centre news
Events and practice
Lawful, fast, and secure document management →Dana Tokmurzina appointed executive director of the Atameken Arbitration Centre→UNCITRAL continues its work on the digitalisation of international arbitration→The updated ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: focus on efficiency, digitalisation and case management→