Prof. Dr. Sergei Sayapin, a renowned expert in international and criminal law, stands among the foremost figures in Central Asia. He dedicates himself to both teaching and research, particularly focusing on the intricate world of international conflict and security law.

His expertise remains highly sought-after by the ICRC, UNODC, and Central Asian authorities, who regularly consult him on matters of international law. His voice transcends official circles, frequently appearing in both national and international media outlets.

He played a pivotal role in shaping the revised edition of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code in 2019, a testament to his ability to translate knowledge into tangible results. His accomplishments are duly recognized, culminating in an entry dedicated to him within the prestigious Ukrainian Encyclopedia of International Law.

Arman Shaikenov stands out as a commercial lawyer and professor with deep expertise in jurisprudence, Roman and civil law, contracts and obligations, constitutional law, and logic. His career spans 22 years of distinguished practice as counsel and partner, working with several of the nation’s leading law firms in Kazakhstan and an impactful period at McGuireWoods, an international law firm known for its excellence.

At McGuireWoods, he distinguished himself by representing the Republic of Kazakhstan in various international commercial arbitrations, adhering to the LCIA, AAA, and SCC rules. His role as the leading counsel and an expert on post-Soviet law was pivotal in these high-stakes legal proceedings.

Aislu Shaikenova brings to the table an unparalleled depth of legal expertise, spanning 36 years of distinguished service in the judiciary and law enforcement sectors of the Republic of Kazakhstan. With a robust background that includes 18 years on the bench as a judge and another 18 years in the prosecutor’s office, her career epitomizes legal acumen and dedication. Shaikenova's tenure culminated in an honourable retirement in 2013 after serving eight impactful years on the Supreme Court's civil law panel.

Throughout her career, Shaikenova has made significant contributions to the legal landscape, authoring key Supreme Court normative resolutions. These authoritative texts, which guide lower courts, cover a wide range of vital issues from personal injury compensation to intellectual property, court fees, and other critical aspects of civil law and procedure.

Lasha Arveladze is a distinguished arbitration counsel and expert with 24 years of experience in both public and private law at national and international levels. He has provided expert consultation on complex corporate matters, encompassing international and domestic business transactions, project finance, energy deals, FIDIC construction matters, and oil and gas related PSA transactions. His expertise also extends to mergers and acquisitions, PPP transactions, rehabilitation, insolvency issues.

He has acted as counsel in commercial arbitrations under the SCC, LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, rules and the rules of several Georgian arbitration institutes. He has represented the Georgian State in a number of investment arbitrations under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules and has also advocated for clients before Georgian courts at all levels, alongside accepting appointments as arbitrator.