Summary
This session highlights Uzbekistan's significant progress in building a world-class dispute resolution ecosystem, anchored by the Tashkent International Arbitration Center (TIAAC) and the soon-to-be-established Tashkent International Commercial Court (TICC). These initiatives, grounded in common law and English language, aim to attract foreign investment by providing trusted, efficient, and enforceable options. The focus is on offering legal certainty and strengthening investor confidence through internationally recognized standards.
Key Topics
5 key topics from Marie-Anne Birken at Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026. Thicker branches were mentioned more often in the talk.
Key Takeaways
- Develop diverse dispute resolution options to attract international investors.
- Ensure high enforceability of awards and judgments to build investor confidence.
- Adopt common law standards and English language for international appeal.
- Apply public policy defense narrowly in enforcement claims for certainty.
- Establish robust interim relief powers within commercial courts for protection.
TICC & TIAAC: Complementary Dispute Resolution Options
“I think it is all ultimately about trust.”
Marie-Anne Birken
International Lawyer