She graduated from Kadir Has University, Turkey in 2015. She practiced law as an attorney registered to Istanbul Bar between November 2016 -July 2017 and her main areas of practice were International Commercial Law and International Dispute Resolution. She is currently working as research assistant at International Private Law Department of Kadir Has University, Faculty of Law. She attended to 22nd Vis Moot and currently coaching Kadir Has University Team for 25th Vis Moot.
Studied Law and Economics at the Universities of Göttingen, Geneva, Kiel and Hamburg. Received an MBA from Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL) and an LL.M. from Suffolk University, Boston (MA). Worked as an Academic Assistant at the University of Hamburg, Faculty of Law. Admitted to the German Bar since 1986. Has been an Associate with the law firm of CMS Hasche Sigle and its predecessor firms in Frankfurt (Germany) since 1987 and a Partner of the firm since 1993. Specialising in Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, M&A and Banking Transactions, Arbitration and Litigation.
Lukáš is a Prague-based attorney-at-law at Aegis Law, specializing in dispute resolution. With extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and international arbitration, he has successfully represented clients in cases worth tens of millions of euros. His expertise lies in shareholder and construction disputes. On the international stage, Lukáš has succesfully represented clients before arbitration bodies including the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
Lukáš represents clients both before courts and in international arbitration and he has an extensive experience in complex cases and he has been involved in disputes worth tens of millions of euros. He specialises in shareholder and construction disputes. Internationally, Lukáš has represented clients in international arbitrations before foreign arbitral tribunals such as the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
Alexandre Vagenheim is VP of Global Legal Data at Jus Mundi where he leads the company’s data strategy and global relations.
Alexandre is a French qualified international arbitration lawyer. Prior to joining Jus Mundi, Alexandre has represented clients in a wide range of matters involving international commercial arbitration, international investment disputes and French court litigation at the former arbitration practice of Castaldi Mourre & Partners in Paris. In addition to his experience as counsel, Alexandre has acted as secretary to arbitral tribunals in international arbitrations as research assistant to the late Prof. Martin Hunter at Essex Court Chambers, London.
Alexandre was appointed lecturer in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and private international law within the LL M program of King's College and at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is the author of numerous publications in the field of international business law and arbitration law.
Amirreza Vahedi is an experienced legal professional with a robust background in international commercial arbitration. He holds an LL.M. in International Commercial Arbitration Law from the University of Stockholm, where his master’s thesis explored the implications of economic sanctions on the enforceability of international commercial arbitral awards. As a Senior Legal Specialist at British-American Tobacco, he has led arbitration cases and handled contract negotiations and corporate legal matters. Additionally, Amirreza is the Managing Partner at Ctesiphon Law Firm, overseeing legal procedures and providing dispute management services, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategies. His expertise extends to drafting and reviewing ADR clauses, construction contracts, and sales agreements, demonstrating his deep understanding of arbitration processes.
Amirreza’s engagement in the field is further underscored by his membership in CIArb, WIPO ADR Young, and LCIA Young, alongside his ambassadorial role at the Tehran Regional Arbitration Center (TRAC). He has also participated in prestigious international arbitration competitions such as the Willem C. Vis Moot, where his team received accolades for both written and oral advocacy. He has also coached several teams in vis during his career in arbitration.
Vytautas is a PhD Candidate (International and EU Civil Procedure) at Vilnius University and an Associate at MOTIEKA. His research and practice are primarily focused on cross-border litigation and arbitration.
He graduated from Vilnius University (magna cum laude). He has been a mootie himself, including the 30th Vis Moot. Since, Vytautas is coaching Vilnius University Team for the Vis Moot. Vytautas, as well, teaches several seminars on Private Law at the Vilnius University Faculty of Law. As a PhD researcher he has recently conducted research at the Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL).
Vytautas is an active member of the arbitration community. He is a former mentee of the Young ITA Mentorship Program and the Young ICCA Mentoring Programme. He publishes annually and is a co-editor of the Lithuanian arbitration journal (Arbitražas: Teorija ir praktika).
Giulia is a Trainee Lawyer at SLCG, an Italian law firm with offices in Milan, Rome, Florence, and Paris. She is currently preparing for the Italian Bar Exam. Prior to joining SLCG, she interned at Linklaters and later worked at a Florence-based firm, where she focused on commercial and insolvency litigation. Now part of SLCG's International Arbitration Department, she advises clients on international commercial arbitration, specializing in energy and construction disputes.
Giulia also participated in the 28th Willem C. Vis Moot Court as a member of the University of Florence team.
Simona Valkova works as an independent tribunal secretary specialising in international commercial and investment arbitration. She has over five years of experience in the international arbitration field gained as an arbitral assistant to a leading international arbitrator, as well as with the international arbitration team of a leading US firm based in London. Simona has worked on cases under a variety of institutional and ad hoc rules (including the ICC, HKIAC, LCIA, SIAC, SCC, ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules). In addition, she is a Teaching Fellow at the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London.
Simona participated in the 23rd edition of the Vis Moot as a member (oralist) of the LSE team. She is presently coaching the Queen Mary Vis Team (2022-2023).
Joost is a legal professional with a strong academic background and extensive international work experience. He is admitted to the Bar of Amsterdam.
His academic journey includes an LL.M in Corporate Law from the University of Leiden, an LL.M in International Law from the University of Sydney, and a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) from the University of Amsterdam.
Joost gained valuable experience through a traineeship in International Arbitration at Shearman & Sterling in Paris, France. Following this, he worked as an Associate in International Dispute Resolution at Fieldfisher, Amsterdam, and as an Associate in Dispute Resolution at Dentons, Amsterdam. He is currently an Associate at GBS Disputes in Paris, working on international arbitration matters.
My name is Emma Van de Venster, I am a dedicated legal professional with a strong background in international law and advocacy. During my academic journey, I had the privilege of competing in the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, where my team emerged as the winners of the Belgian National Rounds. Here, I was also honored to receive the Best Oralist Award.
Building on my moot court experience, I am currently pursuing an LLM in European and International Business Law at the University of Vienna, where I focus on the intersection of international commerce and regulatory frameworks. This program has deepened my understanding of international arbitration, contract law, and cross-border dispute resolution.
My combined practical experience and academic training have equipped me with the skills to serve as an arbitrator in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
I am eager to contribute my expertise and enthusiasm to the Vis Moot and to support the next generation of legal advocates.
Lotte studied law at the Ghent University (Belgium). She became an attorney in 2003 and founded Lex Libris Advocatenkantoor in 2014. Lotte works as an assistant private international law since 2007 with prof. dr. Johan Erauw and prof. dr. Jinske Verhellen. Lotte is interested in private international law, international arbitration, European procedural law and commercial law. She wrote several books and articles on private international law and EU civil and procedural law
Amoghavarsha is an Indian qualified advocate focusing on contentious business-relevant practice with vast experience in both domestic and international arbitrations. With his expertise as a dispute resolution professional, he has represented multiple MNCs as well as individuals before several courts and tribunals involving IP disputes, shareholder disputes, disputes involving specific performance of contracts, financial and white collar crimes. His primary areas of focus is commercial disputes in the private sector. He is regularly engaged in advising startups and businesses across verticals on litigation strategies. He has also assisted in international commercial arbitrations seated in SIAC. Having graduated from University Law College in 2018, he is currently pursuing an LLM in Advanced Studies in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration from Leiden University.
Practising advocate.
Nishanth specialises in group-litigation focusing on class actions brought before English Courts involving international elements. For the last three years, he has worked at Pogust Goodhead which exclusively represents Claimants in some of the biggest group litigations in the World including the Mariana Dam disaster in Brazil and the pan-European NOx Emissions Scandal. Alongside being a part of the litigations, as a keen interest in the world of dispute resolution, policy, compliance and the interface of litigation-related industries including insurance and funding.
Previously, Nishanth clerked at the Supreme Court of India and was involved in some of the most complex litigations and arbitrations in India. While pursuing his masters at the University of Cambridge, Nishanth was part of the Cambridge Pro-Bono Project where his work on an independent regulator of football in the United Kingdom was presented by the Queen to the Parliament, and also served on the Editorial Board of the Cambridge Law Review. He continues his academic engagements by writing on a broad array of topics.
Besides these, Nishanth is probably enjoying a good poem, discussing language politics, watching a movie, or lamenting the current state of test cricket.
JD, University of Torino, 1993. Admitted to bar, Italy, 1997. Partner, Portale Visconti, 2006; Visconti & Associati, 2016. National and international litigation and arbitration practitioner. Mostly corporate law, contract law, shareholders litigation, construction disputes. Vis Moot addict.
I am a legal professional with a solid background in commercial and corporate law, complemented by my ongoing specialization in human rights law. My legal journey has been defined by a balance of rigorous academic study and hands-on experience, equipping me with the analytical and practical skills essential for resolving complex disputes.
During my internships in commercial and corporate law, I gained expertise in areas such as contract law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate compliance. These experiences provided me with a nuanced understanding of business transactions and the critical role of legal frameworks in ensuring commercial stability.
In pursuit of broader legal competence, I am enrolled in the Human Rights LL.M. of Vienna University, aligning my legal practice with principles of justice and ethical governance. Notably, I completed the Peaceful Dispute Settlement of International Conflicts course, where I developed advanced skills in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, with a particular focus on resolving disputes in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional contexts.
My multifaceted expertise, combining both commercial pragmatism and an international human rights perspective, enables me to assess complex legal arguments with clarity and fairness.
I am an India-qualified lawyer currently practicing as a Trainee Lawyer at Gantenberg Dispute Experts, Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in international arbitration matters. I hold an LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution from Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. With over three years of experience in dispute resolution, legal drafting, and compliance, I bring a strong foundation in the field.
Having gained practical experience in international arbitration, I have worked on various cases, conducting legal research and drafting memoranda. With a solid understanding of contract drafting, vetting, and regulatory compliance, I am well-equipped to contribute to legal solutions in a global business context.
Independent arbitrator, Chair World Bank Sanctions Board, Alternate Chair, Enforcement Appeals Committee , Asian Development Bank; Judge Administrative Tribunals EBRD, IADB and International Monetary Fund. Panelist ( nominated by Argentina) OMC Dispute Settlement Board; General Counsel of UNESCO ( 2009- 0ctober 2014) Director and Deputy Director of the General Legal Division at the United Nations (1999-2009). Registrar UN Administrative Tribunal (1985-2009) Member ICC Commission on Arbitration and ICC Institute. Extensive experience in dispute resolution and international organizations, immunities and treaty interpretation.
Giovanni is a PhD student in International law at Bocconi University.
His research project focuses on the procedural status of third parties before international investment tribunals. His research interests span from public international law towards law and economics. He favours, where possible, an interdisciplinary approach to research.
In 2020, he graduated from the MIDS in Geneva (LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement) with the dissertation “The recognition and enforcement of exclusive and conflicting choice of forum agreements” under the supervision of Professor Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler.
In 2019, he graduated summa cum laude from the Law School of the University of Milan (Master of Laws) with the dissertation “Arbitration and third parties: towards a new notion of consensus?”
During the academic years, he participated to multiple summer schools and legal competitions, among them the Arbitration Academy in Paris and the Willem C. Vis Moot.
He has since then been coaching the University of Milan Vis Moot team.
I am a Czech attorney practicing at a multinational law firm with a specialization in litigation and dispute resolution. During my tenure at the firm, I have had the opportunity to work on several international arbitration cases, including those in the realm of sports arbitration adjudicated at CAS. In 2019, I actively took part in the Willem C Vis Moot Court Competition, and in 2020, I had the privilege of serving as one of the coaches for the Palacky University team.
Dmitry advise and represents clients in international commercial disputes, parallel court and arbitration proceedings, as well as in Russian state courts of all levels. Dmitry has been repeatedly recognised by authoritative international legal directories such as The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers, as well as by Pravo.ru-300.
Dmitry specialises in contractual and corporate, damages and tort disputes as well as disputes involving various aspects of private international law, insolvency law and expert law evidence in foreign proceedings. Dmitry is the author/co-author of over a dozen publications.
Associate at Machado Meyer Advogados, working with litigation and arbitration related to commercial and corporate matters. LL.B. from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (2020). Visiting student at Bucerius Law School at Hamburg, Germany (2018). Team member for the University of Rio de Janeiro for the 24th and 25th Vis Moot and for the 15th Vis East Moot. Coach for the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro since 2019.
I am a Brazilian lawyer who graduated from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in September of 2024. I have been working with and studying arbitration since 2022 and currently I work in the arbitration department at Pinheiro Neto Advogados. I served as a speaker for the UFMG team in the 31st Willem C. Vis Moot, where our team advanced to the Round of 64. Now, I contribute as one of the team’s coaches. Additionally, I am an editor for the CISG-Brasil website, a database dedicated to the study of the CISG.
Alexander has participated in the 26th Vis Moot and is currently a coach of the Vis Moot team of the University of Passau for the second time. After finishing his law studies, he started his legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court in Munich and completed it in 2023. In addition to his work as a coach, he also is a research assistant at the University Passau where he teaches law students and is currently pursuing a doctor's degree in International Private Law and Arbitration.
He has worked as a Trainee Lawyer in Hong Kong in the field of International Commercial Arbitration and in Munich in a dispute resolution team.
Dr Matthias von Kossak is German-qualified attorney and Counsel at Manner Disputes, a dispute resolution boutique in Hamburg, Germany. He specializes in complex disputes before state courts and arbitral tribunals as well as negotiating complex contracts.
Previously, he worked in the Dispute Resolution Practice of Watson Farley & Williams LLP and GvW Graf von Westphalen. Having also worked as an in-house legal counsel in international corporations (inter alia in the renewable energy sector), he has first-hand experience in negotiating complex international construction contracts.
Matthias participated in the 15th Vis Moot 2007/09 with the first team of the University Hamburg and supported various Vis Moot teams in the following years.
Jonas von Lilienfeld-Toal studied Law in Germany at the University of Göttingen and finished his first state exam in 2024. He participated in the 29th Willem C. Vis Moot for the University of Göttingen and is now the Coach for the University of Edinburgh. Currently, he is pursuing an LL.M. in Commercial Law at the University of Edinburgh.
Petr is a Partner at BBH, attorneys-at-law, and an arbitrator. The core of his work consists of advising clients in commercial disputes. Petr has represented numerous clients mainly in the real estate, energy and health care industries in Czech courts as well as in international arbitrations under ICC, VIAC, SCC, Prague Arbitration Court and UNCITRAL Rules and regularly sits as arbitrator in commercial cases. Petr is a member of the Czech ICC Commission on International Arbitration and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Petr graduated from Charles University in Prague a and spent one year studying at Freie Universität Berlin. Petr has participated in the 20th Vis Moot as a mootie and has coached the team of Charles University in Prague for the following four years.
Participant in the Vis (East) Moot 2020/21 for University of Münster (Finalist in the Vis East Moot)
Coach of Münster's Vis Moot Team 2021/22
Graduated University of Münster in 2024 (1. Staatsexamen)
Currently working at Clifford Chance until starting my LL.M. studies in the States this upcoming summer
Dr. Karl J. T. Wach has vast experience in complex litigation and arbitration. His main areas of practice include post-M&A and corporate disputes, liability (financial service providers, D&O, lawyers, tax advisors and auditors), commercial disputes (including international trade, sales and distribution as well as sports marketing), financial and capital markets disputes and cartel damages. He has extensive experience in domestic and international arbitrations. He also sits as an arbitrator.
Dr. Wach is further recognised for his publications on capital markets law, procedural law, cartel damages as well as post-M&A litigation and arbitration. Among his most recent publications is "Tactics in M&A Arbitration", co-edited with Frank Meckes.
Before founding WACH + MECKES LLP, he had been a partner in the litigation department of a large German law firm which he headed for a considerable time. Since 2001 he had been Head of the Munich office and Head of the German Litigation / Arbitration Group of a leading international law firm.
Dr. Wach speaks German and English.
Law studies at the University of Munich
Admission to the bar 1983
PhD on futures trading law 1986
Partner at WACH + MECKES since 2009
Mr. Robert Wachter FCIArb has acted as counsel, arbitrator or arbitral secretary in international arbitration cases brought under the ICC, KCAB, VIAC, Swiss Chambers, SIAC, LCIA, SCC, JCAA and UNCITRAL arbitration rules. He has represented corporations, trusts, and governmental entities in a wide range of contract disputes arising under shareholders agreements, joint venture agreements, M&A contracts, construction contracts, public private partnership (PPP) contracts, and long term energy and industrial supply agreements. He has worked extensively in a broad range of industries including the construction, automotive, shipping, energy and telecommunications sectors.
Mr. Wachter has lectured as an adjunct professor at Seoul National University School of Law, the Supreme Court of Korea (Judicial Research and Training Institute), and Ewha Womans University. He also regularly participates in conferences and seminars on international arbitration. He has published various academic articles about international arbitration and Korean law. Mr. Wachter has been recognized as a leading practitioner by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Asialaw, Benchmark Litigation, Who’s Who Legal (Arbitration), and Who’s Who Legal (Arbitration Thought Leaders).
Dr Christian Johannes Wahnschaffe works with HANEFELD, an international disputes law firm with offices in Hamburg, Germany and Paris, France. Admitted to the German bar, he acts as counsel in a variety of litigation and arbitration matters and as tribunal secretary.
Dr Christian Johannes Wahnschaffe studied at the University of Muenster and holds a doctorate of law in the field of institutional arbitration. He completed his legal traineeship working, inter alia, the Permanent Court of Arbitration. He previously worked at the University of Muenster as Director of the Karina and Erich Schumann Centre for Advanced International Legal Studies. His published research focuses on commercial and investment arbitration as well as international sales law and contract law.
Dr Christian Johannes Wahnschaffe acts as Vice President of the Moot Alumni Association and has coached several teams for the Willem C. Vis Moot over the past years.
Janet Walker, CM, CD, JD, DPhil (Oxon), FCIArb, is a Chartered Arbitrator at Toronto Arbitration Chambers, Atkin Chambers in London, and Sydney Arbitration Chambers. She has served as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chair in ad hoc arbitrations and arbitrations administered by the ICC, ICDR, DIAC, HKIAC, KCAB, LCIA, PCA and SIAC in a variety of seats.
Janet is co-chair of CanArbWeek, an executive editor of the Canadian Journal of Commercial Arbitration and co-author of Commercial Arbitration in Australia (3d ed). She is a board member of the CIArb Canada Branch, NYIAC, ITA, and the NYIAC Global Advisory Board, and the International Construction Law Association; and she is a member of the ICC Commission, the ICC Institute, and past chair of the ICC Canada Arbitration Committee.
Janet is a Distinguished Research Professor (past Associate Dean) at Osgoode Hall Law School, a member of the Ontario Bar, and a licensed legal consultant of the New York State Bar. She authors Canada’s main text on the conflict of laws, cited in more than 400 judgments. She coached the Osgoode Vis Team (2001-14), including the year they prevailed, and the Tunis Team (2009-13). Janet is a member of the Order of Canada.
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Gretta Walters is Counsel at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP in New York. She represents a diverse range of domestic and international clients in commercial and investment disputes in arbitration and state and federal courts. Gretta also has experience as Legal Counsel at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and a Visiting Lecturer at Stockholm University. She is Secretary of the International Commercial Disputes Committee of the New York City Bar and on the Global Advisory Board of the AAA/ICDR young practitioners group. She is an adjunct professor at New York University Law School, where she also co-coaches the Foreign Direct Investment and Vis International Commercial Arbitration moot court teams. Gretta regularly speaks at international arbitration-related conferences and co-authored the recently published Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and Judgments in New York (Kluwer 2018). She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from American University’s Washington College of Law in 2010, where she was the Articles Editor for the American University Law Review. She received her LL.M. in International Commercial Arbitration Law at Stockholm University in 2012 and graduated with a B.A., cum laude, from University of Maryland in 2005.
Anne Wang is an Australian qualified lawyer and Secretary of the Moot Alumni Association. She has worked in Sydney, Hong Kong and London, and has experience in international arbitration as counsel, tribunal secretary and at an arbitral institution. She is a graduate of the University of New South Wales and the University of Oxford. While undertaking an LLB exchange at Stockholm University, she participated in the 27th Vis Moot and has subsequently participated in the moot as an arbitrator.
I am a doctoral candidate at Bucerius Law School specialized in comparative private law with master degrees from prestigious law schools in China, UK, and Germany. I possess special expertise in common and civil law and language proficiency in German and English. As a qualified Chinese lawyer specialized in dispute resolution and international transactions I have extensive experience in handling litigation and arbitration cases in the filed of commercial law.
I am a PhD Candidate at Wuhan University, specialising in private international law, and currently a visiting PhD candidate at the University of Vienna. Previously, I was a visiting research fellow at Tokyo University for eight months. My research includes publications on arbitration-related topics, including China’s draft revision of arbitration law and third-party funding.
I hold the Chinese National Judicial Examination Certificate and have professional experience working in the Han Kun law office (Shanghai), where I specialized in dispute resolution, particularly international commercial arbitration.
I was a member of the Wuhan University team for the 28th Vis Moot (18th Vis East). Our team received Honourable Mention for the Werner Melis Award (Best Memorandum for Respondent) and Honourable Mention for Best Memorandum on Behalf of Claimant. I later coached the Wuhan University team for the 29th Vis Moot (19th Vis East), where the team ranked among the Sixteenth Finalists for Best Oral Team.
Wang Xuanzhong is a Deputy Counsel with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre ("SIAC"). She has administered over 100 arbitration cases conducted under the SIAC Rules and the UNCITRAL Rules.
Xuanzhong began her career as a statistical consultant in Washington DC, where her job focused on designing surveys to evaluate education and healthcare policies in the United States.
Xuanzhong’s legal career started as an associate with an international law firm in Michigan where her practice included representing lenders, investors and utility company developers/acquirers in multiple renewable energy projects in the Midwest. Xuanzhong also advised and assisted public-private partnerships and domestic and international clients to negotiate and secure local and state economic development incentive packages.
At SIAC, Xuanzhong applies her analytical skills as a statistician to optimize the user experience, and she brings both a transactional and dispute resolution perspective to SIAC’s case management practice.
Xuanzhong is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, USA. She holds an LLM degree in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the National University of Singapore and a Jurist Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School.
Wilson Wang is a litigation associate in Hughes Hubbard’s New York office. Wilson focuses on representing clients in transnational and complex commercial disputes, including litigations before the U.S. federal and state courts and international arbitrations administered under AAA, HKIAC, and CIETAC rules. He is also experienced in assisting clients with internal investigations worldwide and in response to regulatory enquiries from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice. Wilson also advises clients on their sanctions and compliance matters relating to multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the World Bank Group, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Prior to joining Hughes Hubbard, Wilson worked in the litigation department of a leading global law firm in Shanghai, focusing on international arbitration, anti-corruption compliance and investigations, and cross-border transactions for US and international clients.
Emily Warchala holds an LLB in International and European Law with a minor in dispute resolution and is currently pursuing an LLM specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
She participated as an oralist in the 30th Willem C. Vis Moot and has since maintained her connection to the Vis through the MAA and acting as a pre-moot arbitrator. Along with the Vis moot, Emily has participated in various other moot court and debate competitions and has taken on coaching/mentoring roles in legal and competitive settings.
Tino is a student in his final year at the University of Mannheim (Germany). He is involved in the Vis Moot for the third consecutive year. This year, Tino coaches the team from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan).
Asger participated in the 30th Vis Moot on the University of Copenhagen team and has participated in several national moot courts as well.
Asger is currently working as an assistant attorney at the Danish law firm Accura. He specialises in corporate law, commercial contracts and related disputes, both litigation and arbitration.
I am currently a trainee lawyer at a litigation law firm in Munich and hold a PhD from the University of Bayreuth. I participated in the 26 th Vis Moot and have since been supporting the Vis Moot-Team at the University of Bayreuth.
Before studying and graduating from Law School, I worked as a Certified Judicial Officer at a Local Court in Germany.
My focus lies in litigation and arbitration in the context of corporate law, banking and capital markets.
Dr. Urs Weber-Stecher (LL.M.; FCIArb; Mediator CEDR) is an independent arbitrator and mediator practicing in Zurich. He has served as counsel, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chairman in numerous cases under the Swiss Rules, ICC, DIS, VIAC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, CEPANI and in ad hoc proceedings. Since 2001, Dr. Urs Weber-Stecher has been a teaching fellow for international arbitration at the University of Zurich, Faculty of Law. He is also a member of the ASA Board, the president of the Swiss National Committee of ICC, the vice-chair of the board of the Swiss Arbitration Academy . He is a member of panels of arbitrators: HKIAC; ICDR, and a member of ICC Commission on Arbitration.
I am a senior associate at Nater Dallafior, a dispute resolution only law firm in Zurich, Switzerland. I represent clients in proceedings before state courts, arbitral tribunals (ICC, Swiss Rules, DIS, ad hoc, etc.) and administrative bodies. Based on my previous experience as a corporate and M&A transaction lawyer at a full service law firm, I now focus on corporate and shareholder disputes and M&A-related proceedings, including crypto- and blockchain-related disputes. I also regularly represent employees, managers and directors in the context of internal investigations, financial market supervisory and enforcement proceedings and criminal matters. I also act as tribunal secretary. I hold a bilingual French-German Masters of Law degree from the Universities of Geneva and Basel and an LL.M. in Commercial Law from the University of Cambridge. I participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court, both as a participant and coach.
Lukas Weichert has been working as a research assistant at the Chair of Civil Law, Private International Law and Comparative Law at the University of Passau, Germany, since August 2023. As part of this, he is supervising this year's Vis Moot Team. In July 2023, he completed his law studies at the University of Passau.
Before studying law, he completed a bachelor's degree in political science at Freie Universität Berlin. Even there, he was particularly interested in the increasing internationalization of business and trade. Lukas himself participated in the 29th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and continued to study the CISG and international commercial arbitration as part of his focus on international private and commercial law. His doctoral thesis deals with the law of restitution in England and Germany.
Marcus Weiler is a Counsel in the Dispute Resolution team at CMS Germany and specializes in national and international arbitration and complex court proceedings, with particular expertise in post-M&A and shareholder disputes and disputes in the technology sector. He has successfully represented clients from the automotive, energy, infrastructure and life sciences sector in a wide range of disputes.
I am currently a Legal Clerk at the Higher Regional Court of Berlin and a Research Fellow at Humboldt University Berlin. I am enrolled as a PhD candidate in Private International Law at Heidelberg University. As a Research fellow at Heidelberg University, I coached Heidelberg’s teams in the 29th and the 30th Vis Moot.
I studied law at Heidelberg University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Geneva University. In 2022, I obtained the Diploma of the Hague Academy of International Law.
Anna Weinzierl is a junior associate at PARAGON Advocacy. She focuses her practice on the resolution of domestic and international disputes, specializing in commercial arbitration and litigation matters. She has represented clients and has acted as tribunal secretary in matters governed by various substantive and procedural laws and conducted under various institutional rules.
Prior to joining PARAGON, she gained experience working in a number of boutique law firms in Vienna where she focused on commercial arbitration and litigation as well as on general civil and corporate law matters. She was also a judicial clerk at the Higher Regional Court in Vienna.
Anna Weinzierl is a member of several international arbitration associations, such as the Young Austrian Arbitration Practitioners and the Willem C. Vis Moot Alumni Association. She co-authored and contributed to several articles and publications on different topics relating to commercial arbitration and litigation.
She studied law at the University of Vienna. During her studies, she participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot where her team received several honours and awards for its outstanding performance and advanced to the quarter finals.
Irene Welser is the Senior Partner of the Viennese law firm CERHA HEMPEL where she heads the Contentious Business Department. Irene is a passionate arbitrator and counsel in big arbitrations and always plans her strategy well in advance. She is a great team leader and team player. Irene has a strong academic background and, in 2003, became the youngest honorary professor ever of Vienna University. Irene is a Board Member of the Austrian arbitration institution VIAC and co-editor of the Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration. She is ranked as “Leading Individual “ in Legal 500 for arbitration and litigation and Top Ranked in arbitration by Chambers Europe 2023.
Joost is a lawyer with extensive practical and litigation experience. He is a trusted partner for international (often German or Swiss) corporate clients operating or wishing to operate in the Netherlands. He is known for his creative, enthusiastic and solid approach to cases. He has broad experience in matters concerning international trade, logistics, insurance and intellectual property. Joost graduated in intellectual property law and completed the post-graduate Grotius specialist course in transport law. He also publishes regularly in professional journals.
Joost had been a lawyer at a Dutch-German firm since 2005 and became a partner there in 2016. After a few years, his firm merged into one of the 35 largest law firms in our country. With that entrepreneurial experience under his belt, Joost found a new challenge in 2024 as partner Trade Industry and Logistics at Kneppelhout. Joost advises, drafts agreements, negotiates and litigates in the field of commercial law, for Dutch but also many international (DACH) clients. At Kneppelhout, Joost also leads the ‘Deutsche Praxis’ (German practice).
Friedrich Weyland studied at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He has been with Gleiss Lutz since the beginning of 2022. Friedrich advises on international commercial and investment arbitration, transnational disputes and transactions, as well as domestic arbitration and court proceedings.
Liese-Lotte Wieprecht is a legal professional currently undergoing her legal clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat) at the Kammergericht Berlin. She holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, where she graduated with distinction. Her legal education includes a First Legal State Exam from Humboldt University of Berlin, with a specialization in corporate law, complemented by an exchange year at Peking University. She competed in the 20th/30th Willem C. Vis (East) Moot as a member of Humboldt University's team.
This is Elizabeth's second year as arbitrator at the Vis Moot.
Elizabeth is an international litigation and arbitration solicitor in London.
Rechtsanwalt (Germany) and Attorney-at-Law (New York); Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb); Dr. iur (University of Tuebingen); Maitrise en droit (Aix-Marseille III); LL.M. (The University of Chicago; Casper Platt Award); Senior Committee Member of the Contemporary Asia Arbitration Journal; Advisory Committee Member of the Swiss Arbitration Academy; Fellow (Pioneer Member) of the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution; Member of the American Law Institute (ALI); Member of the International Arbitration Committee of the KCAB International; Member of the VIAC International Advisory Board; Visiting Professor at the National Taiwan University, College of Law (Spring 2010); Lecturer at the University of Heidelberg: Honorary Professor at the Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena; Vice President of the CAAI Court of Arbitration.
Therese Wilson is the Dean and Head of School at Griffith Law School. Therese teaches International Arbitration at Undergraduate and Masters level . Therese has coached Griffith's Vis moot team since 2003 and serves as Deputy Chair of The UNCITRAL National Coordination Committee for Australia..
I am a very experienced tax lawyer, working in a leading position for the tax authorities of Hessen, Germany. Taxation is often enough dispute resolution between authority and tax payer and sometimes it ends in mutual agreement procedures between two and more states which may include arbitration.
I studied till 1991 at Saarland University and worked as a student and after the first state examination with Professor Helmut Ruessmann, who has been since many years a successful arbitrator and coach of Saarland Vis Moot Teams. Now, Professor Ruessmann and me work again together and join our knowledge, skills and experience in a wonderful cooperation.
I am really happy being coach of this year‘s Saarland University Team and I am looking forward to Vienna.
Susan-Gale WINTERMUTH holds a juris doctorate degree from the United States, where she practiced law for over 18 years, both in a government capacity and later in private practice, before turning to university teaching. Her regular teaching university is the China EU School of Law at the China University for Pollical Science and Law, Beijing, where she teaches during one semester each year. She also teaches a module at the Stockholm School of Economics, Latvia and has been guest lecturer in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, India, and Indonesia. Her major focus is international private law and arbitration.
Almira Wissenberg graduated from St. Petersburg University in 2015 and obtained her LL.M. degree from McGeorge School of Law in 2016. During her studies, she participated in the Vis Moot and other moot court competitions as a team member and a coach. After completing her studies, she has been working as a lawyer at Baker McKenzie. Currently, she is working as a research assistant for Prof. Dr. Stefan Kröll.
Dr. Reinmar Wolff is a lawyer and Assistant Professor at the University of Marburg where he also heads the Vis Moot Court team. Dr. Wolff regularly acts as arbitrator in commercial arbitrations under various rules. He regularly lectures and publishes on arbitration and other topics. Dr. Wolff is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
Senior counsel at LCS & Partners and adjunct associate professor at Soochow University Law School. Practices and teaches mainly in the following areas: (1) International trade and investment. Published a book “International Investment Law – IIAs and Cases” in 2023. (2) Arbitration: He has worked on both commercial and investment arbitration, for cases and government consulting. Has been participating in FDI Moot Arbitration, FIAMC-CIETAC Moot Arbitration, etc. (3) M&A: Recognized as the leading lawyer in this area for many times. (4) Energy: Has been the outside legal counsel of Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy, advising on energy law and policies. Received his LLB and EMBA from National Taiwan University, LLM from Soochow University and JSD from New York University. He is admitted in New York State bar, Fellow in Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, appointed as Taiwan Delegate to ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR.
I have been a licensed attorney for over six years and I am currently a PhD candidate in International Law. I hold two master’s degrees in International Law and Criminal Law & Criminology, and I have published several legal articles. In addition to my teaching experience in courses such as Public international Law, Constitutional Law, and Private International Law, I have also participated as an Arbitrator in some pre-moots such as Pre-VIS Moot in Abu Dhabi.
I practice as an Advocate at Supreme Court of India and various other courts based in New Delhi. My practice areas involve multifarious dispute resolution inlcuding arbitration, mediation and commercial disputes. In additition to being a practitioner, I have deep interest for academia as well. Therefore, I try bridge the gap between practical nuances of law and the theoretical understanding. Therefore, I actively write for various law journals, and also preside over as guest speaker at various law universities in India.
Özge is a barrister (BC, Canada) and a senior associate at Roschier in Helsinki, Finland. She has experience in shareholder, natural resources, and financial services disputes. Özge speaks Turkish and Dutch. She was a Vis mootie in 2018.
Caroline Yersin studied law at the University of Passau and in Michigan, US. With the team of the University of Passau she reached the quarterfinals in the 25th Vis Moot and coached the team in the 26th Vis Moot. She is working as lawyer and research assistant at an international law firm in Munich.
Derek Yixin is an associate with Floyd Zadkovich based in the London office. He has advised on a range of complex international disputes, including those arising out of the energy, oil & gas and infrastructure industries
Prior to joining Floyd Zadkovich, Derek worked as an international arbitration associate at a US firm in London where he completed seats in the Construction & Engineering, Commercial Litigation and Debt Finance Groups in London, and with the Capital Markets Group in the Paris office.
I,Paline, am a driven and passionate law student whose journey in the realm of international law has been nothing short of inspiring. Over the past two years, I have been a dedicated participant in the prestigious Willem Vis Moot Court, a competition that challenges the brightest legal minds in the world. This year, I am taking on the role of a coach, further demonstrating my commitment to the pursuit of justice and the development of emerging legal talent.
Graduated from Columbia University Law School in 1976. Recently retired after working at the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and U.S. Dept. of Justice for 38 years, specializing in competition law. I am working with the Loyola University of Chicago Vis Moot team and will act as an arbitrator at their pre-moot in February.
Saba Nejan Yüce is a dedicated lawyer with a passion for arbitration and international legal practice. She is currently pursuing her LL.M. in Economic Law at Galatasaray University, where she has been focusing on subjects like international arbitration, energy law, and financial crimes. During her career, she has gained hands-on experience at Zorlu Holding and MGC Legal, developing her skills in legal research, drafting, and case management.
Her involvement in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, both as a participant and a coach, has further shaped her expertise in arbitration. Representing ELSA International at the WIPO Standards Committee in Geneva was another milestone, reflecting her commitment to engaging with the global legal community.
Fluent in Turkish and English, Saba combines strong academic foundations with practical experience, making her a valuable attorney in arbitration and beyond.
My name is Sardar Ali Irteza Haider Zahid, and I am a practicing lawyer and an Arbitrator based in Peshawar, Pakistan. Alongside my legal practice, I serve as a part-time law teacher, helping to guide and educate future legal professionals.
From a young age, I have aspired to speak on public forums, contributing to important discussions and sharing my perspective on legal matters. My passion for public speaking and arbitration has driven me to apply for the arbitration moot in Vienna, where I hope to further hone my advocacy skills and deepen my understanding of international arbitration.
Dual qualified lawyer (Milan and New York bar) with five years of experience in the field of dispute resolution
Avi joined the Israel Bar Association in 1989. As a lawyer he engaged in various fields of Civil Law. He was appointed as a judge in 1998. He served at the Magistrate´s Court and the Tel Aviv District Court until his retirement in 2015, after 17 years on the bench. On both tribunals, he engaged in criminal and civil cases. Avi joined A. Gabrieli law firm in 2015 and has been involved in hundreds of civil mediation and arbitration proceedings since. He was a member of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). Avi is currently a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) (mediation and arbitration committees). He holds LL.M (cum laude) from Tel Aviv University, Isreal - Northwestern University, USA joint public law program for senior executives and PhD (cum laude) from Pécs University, Hungary. Avi also teaches Constitutional and Administrative Law at Tel Aviv University.
Thiago Zanelato is a Brazilian lawyer with experience in international and domestic arbitration. He currently works as a senior associate at Pinheiro Neto Advogados and holds a LLM in International Law from the University of Cambridge, as well as a Masters' Degree in Law and International Economics Relations at Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, where he also obtained his Bachelor's degree. Mr Zanelato is a former Executive Secretary of the ICC Brazilian Arbitration and Mediation Commission (2019-2020), a former Arbitrator Intelligence Ambassador for Brazil and a Founding Member of the Brazil Very Young Arbitration Practitioners -- BRVYAP initiative. Mr Zanelato is a former mootie (22nd and 23rd editions) and coaches the team from Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ever since . Since 2017 he also participates as an arbitrator in both Vienna and Hong Kong.
Triple qualified Lawyer (Chile,Bolivia and USA -New York-). I worked at ICC (I also helped researching the consolidation Jurisprudence of ICC) and I have 4 years of experience working in international and domestic arbitration cases under ICC and ICSID rules.
Miriam Zari is an associate in the International Arbitration Group of Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP in Milan, Italy. Ms. Zari’s experience includes assisting sovereign clients in international commercial and investment arbitration and international dispute resolution procedures. Ms. Zari developed complementary experience in domestic litigation on behalf of sovereign States and related entities. Separately, she had the opportunity to advise clients on public international law matters as well as international sanctions and restrictive measures issued by the European Union.
Enrolled in the Milan Lawyers’ Bar, Ms. Zari is one of the Co-Chairs of AA40 – The Italian Below40 Arbitration Association. In this capacity, she organizes and takes part in several events dedicated to the promotion of arbitration and ADR culture in Italy.
Jonas Zaugg is a former Moot participant (25th) and was the coach of the University of Lausanne from the 26th to the 31st Vis Moot. Mr. Zaugg holds a Master in Law from the University of Lausanne, specialising in commercial law and legal theory. Mr. Zaugg is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Lausanne, specialising in artificial intelligence, and a legal advisor at the Swiss Federal Office of Justice. Alongside his studies, Mr. Zaugg has worked in the field of health insurance claims against liable third parties for over five years. He is a native speaker of Swiss German, German and French, as well as a proficient English speaker.
Ms. ZeinAlDine is a Master of Corporate Law candidate at the University of Cambridge and an assistant lecturer at the Faculty of Law, The British University in Egypt. She has completed an LL.M. in Private Law and Administrative Sciences from Ain Shams University (2022-2024). Ms. ZeinAlDine obtained her LL.B. from the Faculty of Law, the British University in Egypt (2022). Her area of interest is the private law branch, particularly, corporate law, private international law, and international commercial arbitration. Her LL.B. dissertation focused on the intersection between private international law and international commercial arbitration, which was awarded best graduation project.
Moreover, she has participated in the Oxford Price Media Law Moot Court Competition (2019-2020) and co-coached the participating team in the following year (2020-2021). She also has organized and coached the 2nd Annual Information Technology Law Moot Court Competition (2022). In 2022-2023, Ms. ZeinAlDine became a member of the Moot Court Unit at the Faculty and co-coached the Willem C. Vis Moot teams representing the British University in Egypt (2022-2024).
In addition, Ms. ZeinAlDine has completed internships at Al Tamimi & Company (Dubai, UAE), Zaki Hashem & Partners, and Shehata & Partners.
Lyubov Zeldis is a principal of the Law Firm of Lyubov Zeldis, P.A. located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lyubov has been practicing law since 1999 and a member of the Florida Bar. Her practice concentration is in international and corporate law.
Dr. Eglė Zemlytė is a lecturer at Private Law Department of the Law Faculty of Vilnius University. She teaches international commercial arbitration (in both Lithuanian and English) as well as law on civil procedure. Her research focuses on international arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and law on civil procedure. She is a co-author of the Commentary to the Law on Commercial Arbitration of the Republic of Lithuania and an author or co-author of various publications on arbitration and other dispute resolution methods. She has also been admitted to the bar of the Republic of Lithuania and has been practicing as the counsel in various arbitration and litigation cases for almost 15 years. She has represented Lithuanian and foreign companies in arbitration cases under various arbitration rules (SCC, ICC, LCIA, VCCA, UNCITRAL Rules) as well as in Lithuanian courts. Before joining a boutique law firm to focus on her career as an arbitrator she was an attorney-at-law at one of the biggest law firms in Lithuania. She regularly sits as arbitrator or chairs arbitrations under the rules of the Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration.
With more than 30 years experience, Yongrui (Raymond) is a senior partner of Dacheng Law Offices LLP (Dentons Preferred Law Firm in China) based in Beijing specializing in cross border dispute resolution. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb) and a member of ICC Belt and Road Commission. He is recognized in Chambers Global and Greater China as highly recommended international arbitration lawyer. He has dealt with many international arbitration cases, both commercial and investor-state, in ad hoc, BAC, CIETAC, HKIAC, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SCC, SIAC and VIAC proceedings. He once judged CIETAC Moot and LSE-LCIA Pre-Moot.
Lea Zieger is an associate at DORDA. She specializes in arbitration law, civil procedure law and commercial as well as distribution law. Before joining DORDA she gained experience as a research assistant at the Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law as well as at the Institute for Civil Procedure and Insolvency Law and worked as an associate. During her studies she participated in the Vis Moot.
Timmo Ziegler participated in the 28th Vis Moot and is currently coaching Munich's team for this year's competition. After graduating from law school (1. Staatsexamen), Timmo started working in the Litigation and Dispute Management department at Eversheds Sutherland in Munich.
Joanna Zielińska is an advocate (adwokat) admitted to practice in Poland. She focuses on commercial matters, private international law, and civil law, as well as court proceedings.
Author of ‘The Right to Self – Defense in the Context of Syrian Airspace Violation’ published in Stosunki Międzynarodowe – International Relations, No 1 (vol. 47) 2013.
She is also a former Vis Moot participant and arbitrator.
Alicja is a Polish qualified advocate (adwokat) and an Of Counsel with Queritius, a highly specialized law firm focused on international dispute resolution related principally to Central and Eastern Europe.
She is combining her attorney practice with an academic career as a lecturer and Academic Coordinator for the IDR LL.M. at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in Germany.
Alicja is involved in diverse initiatives for legal professionals, including mentoring and recent speaking engagements in Warsaw, Berlin, Barcelona, Vienna, Riga, Paris, and Prague. She is a member of the Arbitration Commission of ICC Poland and acts as the ICC YAAF Representative for Europe. Alicja is a mootie herself and has coached and arbitrated numerous moot court teams. She is also the Co-Chair for the Conference and Events team of the Moot Alumni Association (MAA).
Vanessa specializes in international commercial arbitration, complex disputes, business and construction law.
Since 2016, Vanessa works as Foreign Associate at the dispute resolution boutique Borris Hennecke Kneisel in Cologne, Germany. She acts as arbitrator, counsel and secretary to arbitral tribunals in international arbitration proceedings conducted in English, Portuguese, Spanish and German. She has acted in both ad hoc and institutional proceedings held under the ICC and DIS arbitration rules. Her practice focuses on disputes regarding cross-border M&A and sales transactions, mainly in the sectors of construction, renewable energy, pharmaceutical and oil industry.
Vanessa holds an LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement from the Geneva MIDS Program, a specialization in Business Law and two bachelor’s degrees, in Law and Business Administration completed in Brazil.
Prior to moving to Europe, Vanessa acted as an in-house counsel at a multinational construction company in Brazil, where she acted in various contract negotiations focusing on dispute avoidance and compliance.
Rahima Zitoumbi is a member of the Paris bar. She has been an associate at Hanotiau & van den Berg since 2023, working in the team of Professor Bernard Hanotiau on a variety of complex international commercial and investment arbitrations.
Ms. Zitoumbi graduated with a Master’s Degree in Global Business Law and Governance from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Columbia Law School and Sciences Po Paris in 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and a Master’s Degree in Literary Theory from École des hautes études en sciences sociales and École normale supérieure.
Ms. Zitoumbi completed her legal training in the litigation and arbitration departments of several law firms in Paris, as well as in an international organisation and in an NGO. Prior to joining Hanotiau & van den Berg, Ms. Zitoumbi worked as Deputy Counsel at the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
Dr.sc. Tatjana Zoroska Kamilovska is a Full Professor at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” where she teaches Civil Procedural Law, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Cross-border Civil Proceedings in EU. She is a Head of the Civil Procedure Department, a Head of the postgraduate and doctoral studies in Civil law (both substantive and procedural) at the same faculty. She is also a Member of the University Senate (2023/2026).
Professor Zoroska Kamilovska is among women pioneers in dispute resolution in her country. See Women-Pioneers-second-edition-Feb-2019.pdf (arbitralwomen.org)
She was a Vice President of the Permanent Court of Arbitration attached to the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia and member of the Presidency of same institution for more than 10 years. She serves as an arbitrator under various arbitration rules.
Professor Tatjana Zoroska Kamilovska is a former coach of Vis Moot team of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje.
She is an author/coauthor of seven books (including one on Arbitration Law, 2015), four monographs and more than 80 scientific papers, many of them dealing with topics regarding arbitration. She has been a leader or participant in many scientific projects (including ADR and Arbitration) and a speaker in numerous international and domestic conferences, seminars and workshops.
I am currently working as a Case Manager in the Business & Development Division of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). In my role, I handle the procedural aspects of arbitration cases and contribute to various business development initiatives.
My journey in international arbitration began with my academic pursuits. I hold a degree in Private International Law from Wuhan University, where I gained a deep understanding of the legal principles that govern cross-border disputes. My passion for international arbitration led me to further my studies at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), where I immersed myself in a global legal environment and expanded my expertise.
In addition to my academic achievements, I am fluent in both English and French. This linguistic proficiency enables me to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and to manage cases that involve parties from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
International arbitration has become a dynamic and rapidly evolving field in recent years. My educational background and language skills have equipped me to excel in this industry, and I am dedicated to contributing to its growth and development through my work at CIETAC.
Adly graduated with a LLB (Hons) and Diploma in Syarie Legal Practice (DSLP) from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He was called to the Malaysian Bar and admitted to the roll of Advocates and Solicitors in March 2020. During these times, he was involved with mainly litigation and arbitration work. Adly subsequently undertook his pupilage at Azmi & Associates where he was trained to handle complex files. Furthermore, he has also acted as counsel for banks and government bodies in relation to construction disputes and other commercial claims. Adly was a member of, i.e., the IIUM Jessup Mooting Competition (2014), Novice Arbitration Mooting Competition (2015), 1st Pre-Moot Vis Arbitration Mooting Competition (2015) and Linklater’s Hong Kong Competition Law Mooting Competition (2018). His passion in advocacy led him to obtain a membership in the Moot Alumni Association of the Vis Moot which he has since served as Volunteering Arbitrator for the KL Pre-Moot , Vis East Moot and Vis Vienna Moot and Coach for university teams partaking in the Vis Moot Competition.
He is currently a working committee member of the Young Society for Construction Law Malaysia (YSCL) since 2020, a registered member of the Society for Construction Law Malaysia, a registered member of the Young Practitioners Group Asian International Arbitration Centre (YPG AIAC) since 2018, and a member (since November 2019) Asia Pacific representative (since January 2021) of the Young Practitioners Group of The Institute for Transnational Arbitration (Young ITA).
Lawyer with over 10 years of experience in corporate law, public procurement, and dispute resolution, specializing in commercial and construction arbitration. Currently working as an independent external legal advisor, I previously served as Head of Arbitration at Petroperú, where I designed successful strategies in arbitration proceedings, preventing multimillion-dollar contingencies for the company.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Corporate Law from Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) and have pursued international studies at the University of Salamanca (Spain), the University of Bologna (Italy), and Dalhousie University (Canada). I have participated in over 100 arbitration cases and am a member of the Latin American Dispute Board and the Spanish Arbitration Club (CEA).
My working languages include Spanish (native), English (C1), and basic proficiency in German (A2) and Italian (A2), allowing me to engage in international legal environments.
With a strong focus on efficient dispute resolution and strategic legal application, I am eager to contribute my expertise and knowledge as an arbitrator at the Vis Moot 2025 in Vienna.
Filippo is a dual qualified lawyer (England and Wales, Italy) that specialises in international disputes resolution at MDisputes with a particular focus on technology disputes. He coaches the team of the University of Florence.