Sergey Sayapin
Senior Counsel
Specialisation
Contacts
Email [email protected]
Languages
Russian / English / German / Uzbek / French / Ukrainian / Kazakh / Kyrgyz / Belarusian
About lawyer
Professor 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.
Sergey Sayapin is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Central Asian Yearbook of International and Comparative Law. He also serves as the Central Asian Sub-Editor of the Brill Encyclopedia of International Law in Asia.
Beyond research and consultancy, Professor Sayapin actively shares his vast knowledge through teaching. He holds the esteemed position of Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Law at Kazakhstan's prestigious Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research (KIMEP), fostering the next generation of legal minds.
Education
LLB in International Law, summa cum laude, University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan), 1999
LLM in International Human Rights Law, merit, University of Essex, 2001
Democracy, the Rule of Law and Security, Chevening Fellowship, University of Birmingham (United Kingdom), 2008
Dr. iur., magna cum laude, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Germany), 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Law – reaffirmation of the Dr. iur. Degree in Kazakhstan, 2019
Professional associations
Associate Professor, School of Law, Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research (KIMEP)
Associate Dean, School of Law, KIMEP University
Visiting Associate Professor of International Law, Suleyman Demirel University (Almaty, Kazakhstan)
Member, PhD Examination Council on International Law, KAZGUU University (Astana, Kazakhstan),
Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Expert
Chatham House, The Royal Institute for International Affairs, Expert
Working Group on the Quality of Academic Journals under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Member
Working Group on the New Generation of Law Textbooks, KAZGUU University (Astana, Kazakhstan), Chairman
Working Group on the Revision of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Member
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Education for Justice (E4J) Initiative, Expert
Global Rights Compliance, Expert
ICRC Regional Delegation in Central Asia, Expert