The 15th Annual Middle East Willem C. Vis Pre-Moot
The Middle East Vis Pre-Moot seeks to bolster the inclusion and competitiveness of MENA teams in the annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Organized by BCDR in partnership with the Center for International Legal Education of the University of Pittsburgh, among others, the Middle East Vis Pre-Moot is an unmissable seedbed for budding dispute resolution leaders in the region. At the event, teams of law students test their skills in simulations of real-life cases and are assessed by renowned specialists in the field, whose advice and encouragement are invaluable to the students’ future development. The moot provides essential training for the annual Vis Moot in Vienna, Austria and Hong Kong.
Welcome Remarks & Problem Analysis
Understanding the Commercial Context
Claimant’s Argument Development
MENA Arbitration Survey Insights
Oral Advocacy – Mechanics of an Oral Argument
Respondent’s Argument Development
Oral Advocacy – Theory of Advocacy and How to Implement
Mediating the 32nd Vis Moot Problem
Announcement of Semi Finalists
Announcement of Finalists
15th Pre-Moot Final Round
Award Ceremony and Closing Reception

Bahrain

Egypt

Germany

India
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

Iran
Institute for Energy Law Studies of Tehran University (East)
Shiraz University

Kyrgyzstan

Lebanon

Qatar

Saudi Arabia
Prince Sultan University College of Law

United Arab Emirates
Middlesex University Dubai
Birmingham University

Uzbekistan

Professor Ronald Brand

Michael Patchett-Joyce FCIARB

Clemency Wang

Professor Zlatan Meškić

Dr. Iva Grgic

Dr. Nadine Hafaitha

Robert Cimmino

Janis Winkler