All times are subject to change – please refer regularly to the present schedule.
** Mentioned times in Abu Dhabi time (GMT+4)
Day 1
Vis Moot Training – Claimant’s Arguments
Monday, Feb 3, 2025
8:00 – 8:30 |
Registration Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be provided outside the Auditorium. Location: ADGM Authorities Building, South Side Reception |
8:30 – 9:00 |
Welcome Remarks Location: ADGM Authorities Building, Auditorium – Live Streaming Representatives from ADGM DRHC and Academy, BCDR, CILE and UAE University will open the program, providing brief introductions to the participating students and the role of the Vis in international law and training law students.
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9:00 – 10:30 |
32nd Vis Moot Problem Analysis – Live Streaming Location: ADGM Authorities Building, Auditorium Topics: In this interactive session, Professor Brand will explain the competing angles of the 32nd Vis Problem and provide students with critical legal and commercial context for the Parties’ transaction. Professor Brand will use the Socratic method for this session. Students are expected to actively participate. Presenter:
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Centre |
11:00 – 12:00 |
Understanding the Commercial Context Location: Room 7 – Live Streaming Students will learn about the commercial context of the Vis Moot problem, including the technical implementation of green hydrogen projects.Students will learn about the commercial context of the Vis Moot problem, in particular the technical implementation of green hydrogen projects at the heart of this year’s dispute. This year’s case concerns a dispute arising from the contested termination of a turnkey green hydrogen plant project. The primary reason for the termination of the underlying Purchase and Service Agreement (“Agreement”) by Respondent, a state-owned electricity provider, was a change in the state’s energy policy.
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 |
13:00 – 14:30 |
Breakout Sessions: Claimant’s Argument Development Location: Procedural Issues – [Al Reem] Merits Issues – [Room 7] – Live Streaming Topics:
This is a workshop where program advisors will assist coaches to guide their respective team through their arguments for Claimant. Students are expected to engage actively in the discussions and develop different levels of arguments on each issue of the Vis Moot Problem. Moderator(s)/Facilitators:
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Coffee Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 |
15:00 – 16:00 |
Regroup and Share Location: [Room 7] Topics:
Moderator(s):
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16:00 – 16:30 |
Phil Ray’s Vis Moot Resource Shortlist Location: Room 7 Topics: Mr. Ray will share and discuss the use and history of his famous Vis Moot Resource Shortlist. Coaches are expected to participate in the Coaching the Coaches session which will run concurrently (see below). Presenter(s): Phil Ray |
16:30 – 16:45 |
MENA Arbitration Survey Insights Location: Room 7 Topics: Hogan Lovells and Middlesex University Dubai have recently published their first report of the MENA Arbitration Survey, a comprehensive study aimed at capturing key trends, preferences, and challenges in regional arbitration practices. Yasmin Sebah will present the survey findings and share insights into international arbitration practice in the MENA region. Coaches are expected to participate in the Coaching the Coaches session which will run concurrently (see below). Presenter(s):
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16:00 – 16:45 |
Coaching the Coaches Location: Al Reem Topics:
Presenter(s): Robert Cimmino, Sulaiman Rameez |
16:45 – 17:00 |
Wrap Up Location: Room 7 Presenter(s): Professor Brand, Robert Cimmino |
Day 2
Vis Moot Training – Respondent’s Arguments
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025
8:00 – 8:30 |
Registration Location: ADGM Authorities Building, South Side Reception (for those not already registered during Day 1) |
8:30 – 9:00 |
Oral Advocacy – Mechanics of an Oral Argument Location: [Room 7] – Live Streaming Topics:
Presenter(s):
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9:00 – 10:30 |
Breakout Sessions: Respondent’s Argument Development Location:
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This is a workshop where program advisors will assist coaches to guide their respective team through their arguments for Respondent. Students are expected to engage actively in the discussions and develop different levels of arguments on each issue of the Vis Moot Problem. Moderator(s)/Facilitators:
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
11:00 – 12:00 |
Regroup and Share Location: [Room 7] Topics:
Moderator(s):
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 |
13:00 – 14:00 |
Oral Advocacy – Theory of Advocacy and How to Implement Location: Room 7 – Live Streaming
Presenter(s):
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Coffee Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
14:30 – 17:00 |
Mediating the 32nd Vis Moot Problem Location: [Room 7] – Live Streaming Topics:Given the unique nature of this session, it is divided into two following sections: (i) Mediation Advocacy Presenter:
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Day 3
Practice Rounds | Oral Arguments – Advanced
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025
8:00 – 8:30 |
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Registration Location: ADGM Authorities Building, South Side Reception |
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8:30 – 10:00 |
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Oral Argument Speed Test Location: Room 7 Presenter(s):
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10:00 – 10:30 |
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Coffee Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
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10:30 – 12:30 |
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Practice Round 1 Students will conduct a mock round incorporating the substantive lessons and oral advocacy training from the first two days. Teams:
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12:30 – 13:30 |
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Lunch Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
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13:30 – 15:30 |
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Practice Round 2 Students will conduct a mock round incorporating the substantive lessons and oral advocacy training from the first two days. Teams:
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15:30 – 16:00 |
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Oral Argument – Debriefing the Practice Rounds Location: Room 7 Topics:
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16:00 – 16:30 |
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Review of Pre-Moot Competition Schedule, Scoring Criteria, and Rules Location: Room 7 A program advisor will review the Pre-Moot Competition Schedule, the Scoring Criteria for the Pre-Moot Awards and the Rules applicable to all teams. All students are expected to make notes and ask for any clarifications necessary. Presenter(s):
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17:00 – 18:30 |
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Arbitrator Roundtable Location: Room 7 Program advisors and available arbitrators will meet to discuss the issues of the 32nd Vis Moot Problem; Pre-Moot Competition’s scoring criteria, rules, and schedule. Presenters:
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Day 4
MENA Vis Pre-Moot | General Rounds
Thursday, Feb 6, 2025
7:30 – 8:00 |
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Team Check-in & Arbitrator Registration Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
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8:00 – 10:00 |
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Pre-Moot General Round 1 Location and Teams:
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10:00 – 10:15 |
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Coffee Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
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10:15 – 12:15 |
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Pre-Moot General Round 2 Location and Teams:
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12:15 – 13:00 |
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Lunch Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
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13:00 – 15:00 |
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Pre-Moot General Round 3 Location and Teams:
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15:00 – 15:15 |
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Coffee Break Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
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15:15 – 17:15 |
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Pre-Moot General Round 4 Location and Teams:
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17:30 – 18:30 |
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ICC Presentation and Q&A Location: Room 7 Sherif Akl, Regional Director, will present about ICC and open the floor to questions |
Day 5
Elimination and Final Rounds
Friday, Feb 7, 2025
8:00 – 8:30 |
Team Check-in & Arbitrator Registration Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 |
9:00 – 10:30 |
Pre-Moot Quarter Final Rounds (Top 8 teams) Al Reem Claimant: Middlesex University – Dubai (UAE) Respondent: Alfaisal University (Saudi Arabia)
Yas Claimant: University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan) Respondent: Universite St. Joseph (Lebanon)
Room 6 Claimant: New York University – Abu Dhabi (UAE) Respondent: Institute of Energy Law Studies of Tehran University (Iran)
Room 7 Claimant: Royal University for Women (Bahrain) Respondent: American University of Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan) |
10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee Break & Announcement of Semi Finalists Location: Al Maqam Tower, Level 20 across Academy & Arbitration Center |
11:00 – 12:30 |
Pre-Moot Semi Final Rounds (Top 4 teams) Location:
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12:30 – 13:00 |
Announcement of Finalists Location: ADGM Authorities Building, Auditorium |
13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break Location: ADGM Authorities Building, Atrium |
14:00 – 16:00 |
Pre-Moot Final Round Location: ADGM Authorities Building, Auditorium / Live Streaming The Finalists will have the opportunity to compete in a special exhibition round in the ADGM Authorities Building.
Arbitral tribunal
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16:00 – 17:00 |
Award Ceremony and Closing Reception Location: ADGM Authorities Building, Auditorium – Live Streaming Keynote Remarks
Awards Best Oralist – Honorable Mentions Shokhjakhon Khaydarkulov, University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan) Bokhodir Dadaev, University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan) Rita Mounzer, Universite Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (Lebanon) Atena Abdollahi, Institute of Energy Law Studies – University of Tehran (Iran) Nakisa Salfarifard, Institute of Energy Law Studies – University of Tehran (Iran) Minhathul Zahreen Jayah, Middlesex University Dubai (UAE) Inshirah Meer, New York University – Abu Dhabi (UAE) Chyngyz Sadykov, American University of Central Asia (Krgyzstan) Faisal Alkhalaf, Prince Sultan University (Saudi Arabia)
Best Oralist – Individual Awards 4th Place Asiyah Bashili, Alfaisal University (Saudi Arabia) 3rd Place Sarrah Sharafali, Royal University for Women (Bahrain) 2nd Place Norah Alobaikan, Alfaisal University (Saudi Arabia) 1st Place Timothy Chiu, New York University Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Best Memorandum for Claimant Prince Sultan University
Best Memorandum for Respondent British University in Egypt
Spirit of the Vis Pre-Moot Award Shiraz University
Pre-Moot Social and Professional Leadership Award Shireen Ahmed, Hamad bin Khalifa University
ICC 250 Euro Gift Card – Digital Publication Shiraz University
Internship Award – Al Tamimi & Co Sarrah Sharafali
Internship Award – AlAidarous Asiyah Bashili
Internship Award – Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultants
Internship Award – arbitrateAD Inshirah Meer
University of Pittsburg LL.M. Scholarship Awards 5th Place Sara Almeshari, Alfaisal University (Saudi Arabia) 4th Place Asiyah Bashili, Alfaisal University (Saudi Arabia) 3rd Place Sarrah Sharafali, Royal University for Women (Bahrain) 2nd Place Norah Alobaikan, Alfaisal University (Saudi Arabia) 1st Place Timothy Chiu, New York University Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Winning Team New York University – Abu Dhabi (UAE) |