Directory 21 | Vis East Moot

OUR ARBITRATORS

		(Stella) Jia Hu Career gap Hong Kong (Stella) Jia Hu specialises in cross-boarder dispute resolution. She has experience in resolving complex commercial disputes between Chinese and foreign parties in sectors including oil and gas, international sales of goods, M&A, joint venture, investment, and hotel management. Stella has represented clients in HKIAC, ICC, SIAC, LCIA, SCC and CIETAC arbitration in both English and Chinese language proceedings as well as in Hong Kong litigation. Stella is an arbitrator under the HKIAC List of Arbitrators and the panel of arbitrators of Langfang Arbitration Commission and has served as sole arbitrator in HKIAC arbitration.
		Aaron Tan Drew & Napier LLC Singapore A former Vis Mootie with a substantial interest in international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration. Always happy and enthusiastic to contribute back to the community in any capacity.
		Abdalla ElHussiney Backer McKenzie Egypt Driven Arbitration specialist
		Abdulmalik Altamimi Alfaisal University Saudi Arabia I'm co-coach of PSU team and I arbitrated many pre-moots last year.
		Abhinav Chahar Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas India I am currently working as a Legal Associate in Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in the Arbitration & Technology team. I have a demonstrated interest in international arbitration, which initially ignited from my participation in the 28th Willem C. Vis Moot, 2021. I have also specialized in Trade and Investment Law Honours as part of my bachelors programme at National Law University, Jodhpur (India). Since then, I have been working in the field of international and domestic arbitration.
		Abhishek Jain NA India Abhishek is a lawyer currently working in India. He graduated from NLU Delhi, India with an integrated degree in Law and Arts in 2022. He is a mooting enthusiast.
		Adam Samuel University of Westminister England Arbitrator, writer, lawyer's lawyer with a particular expertise in financial services.
		Adela Mao Tower Chambers Hong Kong Barrister; ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia Chapter (2021-24)
		Aditya Kurian O'Melveny & Myers HONG KONG Aditya Kurian is a counsel in O’Melveny & Myers LLP's Hong Kong office and a member of its International Disputes and Arbitration Group. He is a triple qualified international arbitration lawyer admitted to practice in Hong Kong, England & Wales and India. At O’Melveny, Aditya represents clients in international arbitrations over commercial disputes arising in a range of sectors notably pharmaceutical, energy, M&A and private equity amongst others. He has conducted oral advocacy and cross-examination of witnesses in the international arbitration cases he has handled.
		Adly Zulfadhly Zulkefly Adly Zulkefly & Co. Malaysia Graduated with a LL.B (Hons) in December 2018 and Diploma in Syarie Legal Profession (DSLP) in February 2021 both from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and was called to the Malaysian Bar and admitted to the roll of Advocates and Solicitors in March 2020.Adly is now practicing as a Principal at Adly Zulkefly & Co.A member of the Moot Alumni Association and has been serving as Arbitrator for Vis East Moot and Vis Vienna Moot and coaches university team for the Vis Moot Competition and has also acted as counsel for a number of arbitration and construction disputes since 2019.
		Adrian König University of Tübingen Germany PhD Candidate, Coach w/ University of Tübingen, Germany
		Ahmed Khalil Shouib Law Firm / Junior Associate Egypt Ahmed Khalil graduated from Ain Shams University Law School [English Section], Cairo, Egypt. He has been a summer associate at AM Law Firm, a mooter at Sports Arbitration Moot, and a previous coach and a mooter at Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) moot international arbitration. Although, he was a legal intern at Matouk Bassiouny (Arbitration Department). In addition, he had participated in the Vienna Vis Moot as a Mooter and as a coach, Arbitrated in several friendly rounds in various moot courts such as FDI Moot, Sports Arbitration and Vienna Vis Moot.
		Aiman Abid Fatima Jinnah Women University Pakistan A dedicated law graduate with a strong academic foundation in law and a passion for justice. Possesses the skills and determination to excel in the legal field, with notable achievements in international moot court competitions and valuable experience from internships.
		Aishath Suma Ilyas Maldives Moot Court Society Maldives Suma is currently working as an Associate at SHC Law & Tax and is the founder and president of the Maldives Moot Court Society. Suma was part of the first Maldivian team that competed at the 27th Vis Moot. She also received a honorable mention for the respondent memorandum submitted to the 17th Vis (East) Moot. In 2021, Suma became the first Maldivian to compete at the ICYF Model OIC International Summit and be selected among the best delegates. She also coached the first Vis Moot team of Jamia Millia to the semi-finals of the 2022 ACIC Vis Pre Moot.
		Alan Kah Kit Leong Alan Leong SC's Chambers Hong Kong Alan was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 1983 and appointed Senior Counsel in 1998. He was admitted as a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators on 30 July 2019 and is now Head of Alan Leong SC's Chambers.
		Albert T. da Rosa Raymond Siu & Lawyers Hong Kong Mr. Albert Thomas da Rosa, Junior, Bronze Bauhinia Star Medal (BBS), FCIArb, FHKIArb, FHKIoD, FHKSI, LL.B. (Hons) LL.M. (HKU) has been a Hong Kong solicitor since 1980 and partner of Cheung Tong & Rosa Solicitors between 1983-2021. He is now consultant with Raymond Siu & Lawyers. Between 1998-2014, he served on the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and ultimately as the Tribunal Convenor thereof. Between 2006-2020, he served on the Board of Review (Inland Revenue Ordinance) to adjudicate on tax appeals and ultimately as the Chairman thereof. He is a member of International Association of Tax Judges.
		Alefiyah Shipchandler HKIAC Hong Kong I am an India qualified lawyer and currently working as a deputy counsel at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). I hold a Masters in International Dispute Resolution (MIDS) from the CIDS, Geneva. Prior thereto, I was working as a disputes lawyer in India for 3 years and was actively engaged in representing clients in international and domestic arbitrations.
		Alex Chan Paul Hastings Hong Kong I am an second-year associate at an American law firm and a member of the CIArb, London branch.
		Alex Ye Withers Hong Kong Mr. Alex Ye is a special counsel in the international arbitration and litigation team. He has advised and represented clients from Asia, Europe and Americas in a variety of contentious matters, with a particular focus on international arbitration and disputes in Hong Kong and Mainland China involving cross-border elements and parallel proceedings. His practice covers general commercial disputes, restructuring and insolvency, regulatory investigations and contentious probate disputes. Alex has acted in proceedings under various leading arbitral institutional rules and also as tribunal secretary for complex international arbitrations. He is also experienced in court proceedings in Hong Kong and offshore jurisdictions.
		Alex Zheng Wei W&H Law Firm China Alex Wei focuses his practice on dispute resolution, intellectual property, investment & financing, and other commercial transactions. He frequently assists multinational companies and foreign investors on complex legal issues relating to the formation, reorganization, M&A, employment, and regulatory matters in China. Alex has worked with clients in various sectors, including TMT, automotive, AI, medical devices, PE, and VC. Before joining W&H Law Firm, Alex worked at a leading PRC law firm and was an in-house counsel at a top multinational telecommunication company, taking charge of legal and compliance matters in the Asia-Pacific Area and the CIS region.
		Alexander Lyamport Stonebridge Legal (ex - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Russia) Russia Alexander Lyamport practiced law as an associate in the leading law firm and his main areas of practice are International Commercial Law and International Dispute Resolution. Alexander has significant moot court experience. He participated in 27th Vis Moot as well as FIAMC Moot 2019. Alexander coached Diponegoro's FDI Team that won the best ranked team in 2023.
		Alexander Tunstall Carnival Corporation Hong Kong I am a Chartered Engineer, with nearly 30 years experience in maritime operations and passenger ship building - most recently specialising in the management and execution of shipbuilding contracts in Europe and Asia. Although not a practising lawyer, I have qualifications in both law (B.A and L.L.M) and dispute resolution, as well as engineering (M.Eng). I am a Fellow of CIArb, and a Member of IMarEST, HKMAG, and a supporting member LMAA. I am also an Accredited Mediator in Hong Kong. I have frequently applied my technical and legal knowledge/experience whilst managing numerous disputes between Builder, Owners and Suppliers.
		Alexander Popelyuk Lidings Russia I'm a partner in the dispute resolution and bankruptcy and restructuring practices of Lidings. My expertise within the firm spans bankruptcy, insolvency proceedings and business restructuring, as well as representing clients’ interests in employment disputes and corporate conflicts, insurance disputes and advising on debt collection issues. I have an extensive experience in advising Russian and international companies from different industrial sectors, mainly from oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, manufacturing, IT and electronics, as well as major financial institutions and energy sector companies. I'm a member of the Moscow City Bar, author of multiple articles and legal reviews.
		Alexander v. Reden AvR Legal Germany I am an experienced disputes resolution lawyer, focussing on negotiation, litigation, and arbitration, and have a long-standing experience in advising and representing national and inter-national companies and financial institutions in corporate, commercial, banking and insolvency matters, as well as in (post-)M&A disputes. I also advise and represent management- and other board members in corporate liability cases.
		Alexander Trunk Institute of East European Law of Kiel University Germany Director of the Institute of East European Law of Kiel University (since 1998). Teaches German and European conflict of laws, cross-border civil procedure, comparative law, uniform law, civil procedure, alternative dispute resolution, insolvency law. Has been serving as an expert on German and East European law in numerous court cases and some arbitral proceedings, sometimes also served as an arbitrator.
		Alexandru Köber University of Bucharest Romania Lawyer in Bucharest currently following a masters in Civil Law
		Alexey Anischenko Anischenko Laptev Belarus Partner at Anischenko Laptev Member of VIAC International Advisory Board, Chairman of the ESG Committee Arbitrator, Mediator
		Alexis Liu Laplace Renewable Energy Technology Co., Ltd. China Alexis Liu, Senior Legal Manager at a prominent Chinese renewable energy corporation, Compliance Expert at China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CPPIT), and Committee Member at ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems Working Group. Previously, Alexis served as Senior Counsel and Compliance Officer at two leading Chinese multinational companies in the ICT industry, managed high-stake antitrust litigation, complex commercial disputes, Section 337 investigation and trade secrets cases in US and China courts, navigated Chinese companies through cross-regional markets ensuring compliance. Alexis earned a JD from Emory and an LLM from AUWCL and started her legal career at HKIAC.
		Alice So Withers Hong Kong Alice is a trainee solicitor currently taking her seat in the litigation and arbitration team. She assists on a variety of contentious matters, including commercial and cross-jurisdictional disputes, as well as international arbitration.
		Alice Wang Pinsent Masons Hong Kong Alice is a senior associate in Pinsent Masons’ global international arbitration practice group. Alice is qualified in Queensland Australia and worked in Australia and Hong Kong with top tier international law firms, as well as with the in-house legal teams of multinational companies. Her practice area focuses on the contentious aspects of projects, acting for main contractors, sub-contractors and employers in arbitration and court proceedings on oil and gas, building and other civil engineering projects. Alice advises large infrastructure and energy projects located in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and South America and represents clients in international arbitrations conducted in major arbitral institutions.
		Alice To Self employed Hong Kong I am a lawyer and an independent arbitrator. I have over 25 years' experience in arbitration. Before I became a full-time arbitrator, I have acted as parties' legal representative in numerous arbitrations of construction and commercial disputes.
		Alok Kumar Counsel At Supreme Court Of India,New Delhi India Instructed to appear in construction arbitration matters against major Public Sector Undertakings (government instrumentalities).Instructed to appear in complex contractual matters pertaining to construction of major highways and expressways in India in actions for injunctive relief, repudiation, termination, damages. Acted for and advised clients in arbitrations held under a wide variety of rules (LCIA, SIAC, ICC, UNCITRAL) as well as in ad hoc arbitral proceedings.
		AMARESH KUMAR AMAMRI Lawyers LL.P. and Sportslawindia India Prof. (Dr.) AMAESH KUMAR, Director of the “AMAMRI Lawyers LL.P” and “Founder Secretary General of the “Asian Council for Sports Arbitration, & Sportslawidia”, is an Internationally acclaimed Professional in Sports Law. An Advocate in the Supreme Court of India and Sports Law. He attended the International Association of Sports Laws and several World Congress. He was elected the Founder Secretary General of the Asian Council for Sports Arbitration in Seoul, South Korea. Organizing Secretary of the R. K. Jain Sports Law Lecture and Seminar of, “The New International Sports Law & CAS Jurisprudence with Perspective of Sports Law in India”
		Amish Abdullah Villa College Maldives Mr. Amish Abdullah is an experienced Lecturer who focuses more on experiential learning for understanding of the Law and has remarkable record of working in the higher education industry. He got strong education and professional experience with B.A.LLB, LLM degrees and Litigation, focused in Constitutional law (Comparative) and Technology Laws. He is also heading Street Law Inc. USA programme, Moot-Court, Faculty of Shariah and Law along with being the Executive Advisor for Law Society, Villa College QI Campus, Maldives. He has been incharge for Centre of Alternative Dispute Resolution & Centre for differently Abled at Symbiosis Law School.
		Anahita Asgari Asgari Law Iran I am an Iranian international Commercial lawyer, with an L.L.M in International Business Law from the University of London. I am fluent in written and spoken English as well as being a native speaker of Persian. I am a certified Arbitration lawyer from the Central Bar of Iran, and I have completed the ICC training course with the application for 2021 ICC rules With 15 years of experience, I have extensive knowledge in handling International Commercial Law cases. I have represented clients in approximately 13 arbitration cases.", I have acted as a co-arbitrator in two international trade arbitrations.
		Ananya Krishnan National University of Singapore Singapore Ananya Krishnan is an Indian lawyer specializing in commercial litigation and arbitration. Currently pursuing her Masters in International Arbitration at the National University of Singapore, she is working towards her goal of becoming a prominent figure in this field, particularly among women. With a strong commitment to justice and a passion for resolving complex disputes, Ananya aims to make a meaningful impact on the legal landscape.
		Anastasiia Aleksandrova National University of Singapore Singapore (Russia qualified) * LL.M. Candidate in the National University of Singapore in International arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Russia-qualified lawyer. Dual civil and common law specialist. * Participated in 29th and 30th Vis Moot. * Vice-champion and awardee for Memorial in FDI Moot 2022 (international investment treaty arbitration Moot). * Practice international commercial and investment arbitration, international trade law.
		Andre Soh WongPartnership LLP Singapore Senior Associate at WongPartnership LLP, former Justices' Law Clerk at the Supreme Court of Singapore, Vis Alumnus
		Andrew Rigden Green Stephenson Harwood Hong Kong Andrew has been practising arbitration at Stephenson Harwood in both London and Hong Kong for over 20 years.
		Andrew Chin Harney Westwood & Riegels Hong Kong Andrew is an experienced international commercial arbitration specialist and a commercial litigator that specialises in dealing with shareholder and commercial disputes. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is admitted on the list of arbitrators of the HKIAC, the THAC, BVI Arbitration Centre and Shanghai International Arbitration Centre.
		Andrius Bambalas Advokato profesinė bendrija LITIGO Lithuania Later
		Angela Zhang ICC International Court of Arbitration Hong Kong Angela is a Deputy Counsel at the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s Hong Kong office, after initially joining the Secretariat’s Singapore office in October 2022. She graduated from the National University of Singapore, with a Master of Laws in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, and King’s College London, with a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours. Prior to joining the ICC, Angela worked with law firms in Singapore and on a social enterprise she co-founded.
		ANGELA MITA - BACIU UNIVERSITY Petre Andrei of IASI/BAR ASSOCIATION of IASI Romania ANGELA MITA – BACIU, PhD Lecturer of Law at Faculty of Law, UPA UNIVERSITY of IASI, Romania, Attorney at law, the Bar Association of IASI Arbitrator, the International Commercial Court of Arbitration related to Chamber of Commerce and Industry of IASI Visiting Research Fellowship at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies LONDON Lecturer at The National Institute for Lawyers’ Professional Formation and Education, Iasi Mediator email: [email protected] tel/fax +40.0232 217 355 Mobile telephone +40 722 304 301
		Angus Macinnis StevensVuaran Lawyers/Australain Catholic University Australia Arbitrators gonna arbitrate
		Anjali Sharma Neupane Government of Nepal Nepal I am a Public Prosecutor for the Government of Nepal, currently serving the Public Prosecutors’ Office for High Court. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Law from Kathmandu University School of Law. Prior to my current role, I worked as a Researcher in my alma mater with primary focus in Commercial Law. I was a debate and moot enthusiast during my law school days and have participated in global competitions such as Jessup (2019) and Vis (East, 2023). I equally enjoy nurturing the next generation of legal minds and have worked as a debate and moot coach.
		Ankita Rajiv Agrawal MCIArb Hong Kong Ankita is an Indian qualified lawyer (ex-DSK Legal) having 10+ years' experience in International Commercial Arbitration and Dispute Resolution across multiple industries including private equity/ M&A, media and real estate. Ankita is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
		Ann-Sophie Altorjay Vis Moot Team Münster Germany I am currently coaching the Vis Moot Team of Münster. I myself participated in the Vis Moot in 2019/2020. In the meantime, I finished my first state examination and worked for a reknown law firm in Munich, Germany. In May I will continue my legal education.
		Anna Avdulova Ivanyan & Partners Russia Anna Avdulova ACIArb is a Russian qualified lawyer specialising in international dispute resolution. Anna is an Associate at Ivanyan & Partners (Moscow, Russia). She has experience representing the respondent state in the UNCLOS arbitration and investment treaty cases. Anna has also advised clients with respect to commercial arbitration proceedings and disputes in foreign jurisdictions. At present, Anna is studying at the LL.M. (IADR) program at the National University of Singapore. Anna was part of the Higher School of Economics Vis Moot team at the 16th Vis East Moot and the 27th Vis Moot. She has been coaching the team ever since.
		Anne Wang University of Oxford United Kingdom Anne Wang is an Australian qualified lawyer and is studying the Bachelor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford in 2023-24. She worked as a Deputy Counsel at the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Hong Kong. She has also practised as a solicitor in Sydney and has acted as tribunal secretary in international commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Anne is a graduate of the University of New South Wales. While undertaking an LLB exchange at Stockholm University, she participated in the 27th Vis Moot. She is a Secretary of the Moot Alumni Association.
		Anne-Sarah MALEVILLE Sciences Po Paris France Dual Master degree student between Sciences Po and Georgetown University Law Center, and Master degree student at Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, I previously graduated from Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas and University College Dublin in a dual Master degree in French and Common Laws. I act as an external consultant for Legance Avvocati Associati in Rome.
		Anny Wong AlphaSmart World Limited Hong Kong FCIArb
		Anshuman Amaresh AMAMRI LAWYERS India Anshuman Amaresh is a Managing Partner of a Law Firm, AMAMRI LAWYERS an LLP focused on corporate dispute resolution litigations concerning regulatory aspects relating to tech start-ups, data privacy, FDI & foreign exchange, insurance, environment, etc. He represents clients in arbitration involving large monetary claims, shareholders, joint ventures, and other commercial disputes before domestic and international arbitral tribunals, like DIAC, ICC, and SIAC. Looking for a Full-Service Law, with Partners in almost all the Major Courts, and offices in the key business centers New Delhi, Gurgaon, Patna, Allahabad, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Indore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai High Court.
		Anson Lo Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Hong Kong I am in RPC's Commercial Disputes team, with experience in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration. My practice includes broad range of civil contentious matters including contractual disputes, shareholders and boardroom disputes, professional negligence claims and regulatory matters such as investigations and disciplinary proceedings. I work closely with high net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, third party funders, professional service firms (including accountants, auditors and solicitors) and their insurers.
		Anthony Yang Stellex Law Firm Taiwan Anthony Yang has practiced law for more than 15 years and is qualified in Taiwan and New York State. Mr. Yang is currently arbitrator of Chinese Arbitration Association (Taiwan), and sports arbitrator of Taiwan Society for Sport and Entertainment Law. Mr. Yang used to serve as legal director in listed companies (in motor industry and renewable energy industry) and he is experienced in corporate compliance, contract negotiation, and legal risk management. Mr. Yang specializes in renewable energy law, competition law and consumer protection law, infrastructure construction, PPP, and government procurement.
		Anton Sahlén DLA Piper Sweden Anton Sahlén assists both Swedish and international clients in commercial litigations and arbitrations. He has also experience with general corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions. He received his LL.M. from Uppsala University and has also studied law at University of Minnesota Law School in Minneapolis.
		Antony Crockett Herbert Smith Freehills Hong Kong Antony Crockett is a public international law and cross-border dispute resolution specialist, based in the Hong Kong office of Herbert Smith Freehills. Antony leads Herbert Smith Freehills' global Business and Human Rights practice and is a member of the firm's ESG leadership group. Antony is admitted as a Solicitor Advocate of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as a solicitor in England & Wales and as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia.
		Appin Mackay-Champion Forbes Hare LLP Hong Kong I am a litigation paralegal working for a commercial offshore law firm in their Hong Kong office. I was called to the bar of England and Wales in October 2023. My aim to take the PCLL this year and apply for pupillage here in Hong Kong.
		Artem Chupakhin MGKA Gorbachev & Partners Russia Graduated from international private law department I have strong ties with Willem C. Vis Competition as former participant, coach and arbitrator, attending both Vienna competition and numerous pre-moots. Not to say that I also met my wife on the Vis-Moot. After working in international law firm and as an in-house lawyer, I decided to devote my career to litigation starting a local law boutique in Moscow. Every year I cherish an opportunity to be a part of this event - its unique spirit inspires me as I see hundreds of students showing their love and devotion to the legal profession.
		Asha Hemrajani NTU/VCT Singapore Asha Hemrajani has over 20 years of experience in technology, business management and commercial contracts. She formerly headed the over 1Billion Euro global sales unit at a large global telecommunications corporation. She was formerly a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Finance Committee at ICANN, the global domain names regulator. Asha is also an experienced commercial mediator. She is a court appointed mediator at the State Courts of Singapore and has been appointed to multiple mediator panels in Asia.
		Ashley Ring PayPal, Inc. / Arizona State University Coach USA Ms. Ring is in-house legal counsel for an international payments corporation operating in more than 200 countries/regions, focusing on international contracts and global transactions. Prior to her current role, she was an Associate in the international hotel and leisure group at a global law firm. Ms. Ring participated as an advocate for Arizona State University in the 2015 Vis East competition, where team ASU placed second overall in the oral argument competition. Since 2015, she has served as head coach for the ASU Team in both the Vis and Vis East moot competitions.
		Atta Chiu The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Atta Chiu recently graduated from the Bachelor of Laws programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and is currently a PCLL candidate. She participated in the 29th edition of the Vis Moot, representing the Chinese University of Hong Kong as an oralist and was a student coach of the team in the 30th edition of the competition.
		Aziz Tayabali Samiwalla Aziz Tayabali & Associates Singapore A litigator, mediator, neutral evaluator, arbitrator & one who strongly believes in alternative dispute resolution. A firm believer that before any litigation or arbitration, one must always look at other means to resolve such conflict or dispute between parties.
		Bashar Malkawi Government of Dubai, Legal Affairs Department United Arab Emirates Bashar Malkawi is Legal Counsel at Government of Dubai, Legal Affairs Department. In past years, he has also taught international trade, business law and intellectual property at universities in the U.S, UAE, Italy, and Jordan. He received his S.J.D from American University, Washington College of Law, and LLM in International Trade Law from University of Arizona. He is well-versed in teaching and providing legal advice with 20+ years' experience in private and public sectors.
		Batul Ather University of Notre Dame Law School USA I am in my third year of law school at University of Notre Dame and have a specific interest in international law and international arbitration. I competed as an oralist in Vienna last year, and am participating as a student coach this year for my team. I look forward to a great moot!
		Ben Katekar SC New Chambers Australia I am a Senior Counsel at the Bar in Sydney, Australia. I practise in general commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, equity, property and intellectual property. I am an experienced advocacy trainer, having taught advocacy since 2011 to newly admitted barristers, and to experienced barristers in trial and appellate advocacy in Australia, South Africa and Asia. I am one of two State representatives on the Advocacy Training Council of the Australian Bar Association.
		Benny Lo Des Voeux Chambers Hong Kong Dr. Benny Lo is a Barrister and Chartered Arbitrator in Hong Kong. His practice focuses on general civil, commercial, company, and intellectual property dispute resolution (especially trademarks, patent and life sciences-related disputes). Benny has been described by leading legal directories as “bright, knowledgeable and super hard working”, delivering “good strategic vision for the case” and “a great pleasure to work with”. He is also recognized as being “one of the best arbitration specialists at the Hong Kong Bar” and “knowledgeable with respect to IP matters”.
		Beryl, Wei Wu Baker & McKenzie Hong Kong Beryl Wu is an associate in Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office and a member of the Firm's Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Beryl focuses her practice on commercial litigation, international commercial arbitration, and cross-border corporate insolvency matters. She regularly represents clients including financial institutions, Chinese state-owned entities and multinational corporations, specifically in Hong Kong court and arbitration proceedings, including urgent injunction applications, enforcement of arbitral awards, asset recovery and liquidation proceedings. Beryl also has experience in acting as Administrative Secretary in ICC arbitration proceedings.
		Bhavya Shah A&P Partners India Bhavya works as an associate in a boutique law firm in Mumbai, India. He has an experience of working with various litigation centric dispute resolution law firms in Mumbai, India. Bhavya holds a Masters of Law (LL.M) in Alternative Dispute Resolution and a Bachelors in law from Government Law College, Mumbai, the first law school of Asia. He majorly practices Arbitration in matters pertaining to construction sector. Bhavya believes in giving back to the legal fraternity and therefore wants to contribute by helping the Wiz Participants.
		Boris Kruglikov Anischenko Laptev Belarus Associate at Anischenko Laptev. International arbitration lawyer based in Belarus. Has experience in arbitral proceedings under the ICC Rules (Expedited Procedure), VIAC, CIETAC, UNCITRAL Rules, IAC at the BelCCI. A fan of Vis Moot: two-time participant (28th and 30th Vienna Vis Moot), current coach of Vis East BSU Team. Co-authored articles on arbitration-related topics, including consolidation, third parties, and overviews of arbitration in many jurisdictions, including Hong Kong (with Joe Liu), India (with Akash Gupta), Kyrgyzstan (with Natalia Alenkina), Uzbekistan (with Diana Bayzakova), as well as an overview of arbitration under TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules, co-authored with Alexey Anischenko, Partner at Anischenko Laptev.
		Brandon Draper Alumni Australia Hi, I’m Brandon. I’m a Lawyer at Ashurst and competed in the Vis Moot in 2020.
		Bronco BUT Messrs. LI & PARTNERS Hong Kong Bronco was admitted as a solicitor in three jurisdictions namely Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales of Australia in 1990, 1991 and 1995 respectively. Furthermore, he has passed the Greater Bay Area Lawyers Examination held in July 2021 and has been entitled to advise on PRC law in Greater Bay Area since November 2022. He has been appointed as the China Appointed Attesting Officer by the Ministry of Justice, PRC since 2003. He has also been appointed as the Arbitrator of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission and Huizhou Arbitration Commission respectively.
		Byron Perez HKIAC Hong Kong I am Counsel (Supervisor) at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. I have extensive experience acting as counsel in international commercial arbitrations and investor-State disputes.
		Byron Sequeira DSK Legal, India India Byron is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution team at DSK Legal, New Delhi. His areas of practice include advising and representing clients primarily in the areas of Domestic/ International commercial arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, corporate advisory, representing high-profile stakeholders of the Industries in Commercial complex disputes before the Supreme Court of India, High court, District Forums, etc. He has judged several International and National Moot competitions on a regular basis. He has also previously coached several teams participating in various Arbitration competitions. He writes frequently for National and International publications with a focus on Commercial laws."
		Callum Ka Long Wan Secretariat of the ICC Court of Arbitration Hong Kong Graduated from King's College London in 2023. Intern at the Secretariat of the ICC Court of Arbitration.
		Cameron SIM Debevoise & Plimpton Hong Kong Cameron Sim is an international counsel and a member of the firm’s International Dispute Resolution Group. He is resident in Hong Kong and is admitted in Hong Kong, New York, England & Wales, and Australia. He acts as counsel in international arbitration proceedings worldwide, with a focus on Asia-related disputes, and has appeared as advocate before tribunals seated in Asia and Europe. He also advises on complex and typically high-value cross-border disputes and transnational litigation.
		Camila Kaplunov Loyola University Chicago School of Law USA I am an attorney practicing in the United States, and I specialize in commercial real estate and corporate transactions. I am an alumni of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where I competed in the 2022 Vis East International Moot Competition.
		Carol Kalinoski self-employed trade attorney/consultant (semi-retired) USA New York University School of Business, MBA, 1972; New York University School of Business, Advanced Professional Certificate in Finance, 1975; Temple University School of Law (Philadelphia), 1986; Georgetown University School of Law, LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulations, 2003.
		Caroline Lonon Campbell University School of Law USA Caroline has been practicing as a family law attorney in Raleigh, NC, USA since October 2022. She participated as an oralist in the 2022 Vienna Vis Moot for Campbell University School of Law's team. In her practice as a family law attorney, Caroline tries cases related to child custody, child support, and spousal support and property division in divorces. Caroline also participates in alternative dispute resolution of her cases including mediations, and occasionally arbitrations.
		Caroline Groefsema De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek Netherlands -
		Caroline Thomas Hugill & Ip Hong Kong I am a common law arbitrator (FCIArb) and lawyer qualified in England, Hong Kong, Ireland and New York. Sherlin asked me to sit as mock arbitrator last year and I very much enjoyed the experience and was impressed by the level of the students and the amount of effort put into written and oral submissions. Over the years, I have coached students for and judged other arbitration events (eg Jessup and maritime arbitration competitions). (See also: https://www.hugillandip.com/solicitors/caroline-thomas/).
		Cartman Tai City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Cartman is a PCLL candidate at the City University of Hong Kong. He completed his LLB at University College London, where he coached the UCL team for the 30th Willem C. Vis Moot. He competed on the UCL team at the 29th Vis Moot, 19th Vis East Moot, and at various international Vis pre-moots. He has previously achieved various other accolades at other local and international moots. He has also previously undertaken practical work experience relating to international commercial arbitration.
		Catherine Mun Li & Partners Hong Kong Specialized in disputes resolution for more than 20 years.
		Celia Andreia Borges dos Santos Neto Deloitte Saudi Arabia Celia, a seasoned Manager in Forensics specializing in the Construction Advisory practice, brings over 15 years of experience as a Civil Engineer to her role. With an extensive background in managing infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle, Celia has provided technical and strategic advisory services across Europe and the Middle East. Holding a distinguished LLM in Dispute Resolution from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, and as a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Celia brings a comprehensive skill set to her role, combining legal with technical expertise on-the-ground experience in forensic services.
		Cesar Pereira Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Brazil Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb). Partner at Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini (São Paulo), head of the firm’s Infrastructure department and co-head of its Arbitration and Mediation department. Legal practice as counsel, arbitrator, legal expert or consultant focused on government contracts, public procurement, PPPs, infrastructure projects, construction, regulated industries, commercial contracts, and related arbitration or litigation. JSD and LLM in Public Law (PUC-SP). Visiting Scholar, Columbia University, EUI, University of Nottingham and George Washington University. Member of the Vis East Board of Directors and Fellow of the Public Procurement Research Group – PPRG (Nottingham).
		Charles Batrouny Cozen O'Connor LLP Canada Charles focuses his practice on subrogation & recovery for large commercial property losses. He has experience handling due diligence reviews, insurance coverage disputes, and has been involved in all aspects of complex, multi-party, subrogation litigation and arbitration. Charles earned his degrees in biomedical sciences (B.Sc. Hons.), common law (J.D. with a focus on dispute resolution), and civil law (LL.L.) from the University of Ottawa. Charles is fluent in French and English, and can converse in Arabic. https://www.cozen.com/people/bios/batrouny-charles
		Cherrie Hui Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong Hong Kong Currently a trainee solicitor at Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong, a mentee of Young ICCA Mentorship Programme, and a certified tribunal secretary at Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, I wish to further my interests in arbitration by taking up this role. I graduated from the University of Warwick and completed by PCLL qualification in Hong Kong. I then spent 3 months as an intern at HKIAC and joined Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong in 2022. Throughout my training, I have been involved with corporate work and was seconded to London where I sat with the dispute resolution team.
		Chi-Nung (Nelson) Huang Worldfair Partners/Solo Practitioner Taiwan Graduated from National Taiwan University and University of Virginia Law School, I have practiced law in Taiwan for over 17 years mainly focus on commercial and civil litigation with expertise in complex corporate dispute, real estate, inheritance, and labor law, etc. With strong litigation background, our firm extend to provide comprehensive transaction legal service from risk management aspects. We have represented a listed company with foreign capital to prevail at a commercial lawsuit and thereafter assisted the company in private placement in response to their business redevelopment needs. Our vision is to become a boutique law firm with global perspective.
		CHITHRA POWATHIKUNNIL GEORGE GMC JUSITIA India Chithra is an arbitration and a litigation lawyer. She pursued her first LL.M. at the National University of Singapore with the coveted NUS Centre for International Law full scholarship and stipend. Having been nominated by NUS and admitted by MIDS, Chithra did the NUS-MIDS Double Degree Programme. She excelled in completing her second LL.M. from MIDS, Geneva, with First Class Honours. During the Pre-University days, Chithra has had a rich exposure in representing her country in Japan by entering into negotiations with Japanese officials as part of furthering Indo-Japan bilateral relations.
		Chokchai Netngamsawang Office of the Attorney General Thailand Chokchai Netngamsawang is a Public Prosecutor at the Office of the Attorney General of Thailand. He obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Law from Thammasat University. Chokchai's professional interests lie in construction law, digital asset law, and cybercrime, which he shares as a guest lecturer at many institutions. In addition to his professional endeavors, Chokchai demonstrates a commitment to volunteer work, such as YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative), and ALSA (Asian Law Students' Association). Chokchai possesses diverse skills in law, society, and management. He also showed his expertise through his published numerous articles and books.
		Chris Fong Fortune Hong Kong Chris competed in Vis Moot previously and it has been a fruitful experience for him. Prior to studying law, Chris practiced as a CPA both in public practice and as an in-house accountant. He then read law at the City University of Hong Kong and obtained his Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws. He has a particular interest in commercial arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
		Christina Kazazaeva HKIAC Hong Kong I am an arbitration practitioner with experience of working as in-house counsel and case manager at HKIAC.
		Christoph Murphy Sidley Austin Hong Kong Christoph Murphy is a Registered Foreign Lawyer at Sidley Austin’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy group, based in Hong Kong. He has acted for clients in international arbitration cases conducted under various institutional and ad hoc rules and in numerous areas (including private equity, pharma, M&A and life sciences). He has also counselled clients on bankruptcy and insolvency disputes, as well as investigations.
		Christopher Tahbaz Debevoise & Plimpton LLP USA Partner and General Counsel
		Christopher Kunzmann University of Münster Germany Coach of the Vis team from the University of Münster, Germany. Law Graduate and Research Assistant.
		Daniel Schellenberg Goethe University Frankfurt am Main Germany Daniel participated in the 26th Vis Moot (2018/2019) and is currently working on his PhD-Thesis as well as on coaching the Vis Team of Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. He graduated from the University of Frankfurt in 2022 after completing a specialization in commercial and corporate law. During his studies he i.a. worked as an intern at the German Federal Ministry of Justice in Berlin in the department for International Procedural Law and Arbitration. Furthermore, Daniel gained arbitration experience as an arbitrator for the 30th Vis Moot in 2023 in Vienna and the Berlin Pre-Moot in 2020.
		Daria Untova Untova Daria Tmi Finland Daria Untova is a self-employed lawyer based in Helsinki, Finland. Daria specialises in international commercial litigation and arbitration. Her experience also includes disputes involving sports governing bodies and proceedings in Court of Arbitration for Sport. Daria is a graduate of Lomonosov Moscow State University and the London School of Economics. Previously, she took part in Willem C. Vis Moot, Foreign Direct Investment Moot and Philip C. Jessup Moot.
		Daria Evtushenko Voskhod Law Firm Russia Daria Evtushenko is an associate in Voskhod Law Firm (Moscow) dispute resolution team. She focuses on complex litigation and commercial arbitration both in Russia and abroad, including cross-border disputes. Daria graduated with honours from the law faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University (Bachelor's degree) and from the faculty of law of the Higher School of Economics, Moscow (Master's degree). As a student of Lomonosov, she participated in the 26th Vis Moot in 2018/19 in the team advancing to semi-finals in Vienna. Daria then coached Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2019-2022 and continues to coach the team for the 31st Vis.
		Dario Simone Palmiotti THAC Thailand Arbitration Center Singapore Dario is a Ph.D. Student in Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (Arb&DR) at the HKU. He holds an LL.M. from the NUS in International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (IADR). He is admitted as a Fellow of the CIArb, the SIArb and several institutes of arbitrators in the Asia-Pacific region. He is listed in the Panel of Arbitrators of the THAC and CiADR. He is an Assistant Counsel at THAC. Since 2017, he has actively advised and coached different universities. He also participates regularly as an arbitrator in competitions held each year in Vienna and Hong Kong.
		David Oprea Markó & Udrea Attorneys-at-law Romania Internationally-oriented Romanian lawyer. Partner with a boutique law firm in Bucharest (Markó & Udrea Attorneys-at-law). Graduated the University of Bucharest, masters degree from King's College London and University of Paris 2 Panthéon – Assas). Amateur historian and quizzer.
		David Fong Harcourt Chambers Hong Kong Dr David Fong was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2013. He graduated with a Master of Laws (Maritime and Transportation Law) (Distinction) degree in 2012 and a Doctor of Laws degree in 2020. He is regularly appointed as arbitrator, and mediator, and instructed as counsel in arbitrations, court-related arbitration proceedings, and civil matters (predominately commercial and shipping matters). He is the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) and a Vice Chairman of the Committee on Arbitration, Hong Kong Bar Association.
		Davron Abdigapparov WIUT Uzbekistan WIUT Senior Lecturer
		Denis Romanchenko Atomstroyexport joint-stock company (ROSATOM) Russia Denis takes the position of a team lead for international dispute resolution at Atomstroyexport (a ROSATOM enterprise). He is a professional in the field of legal support for construction projects worldwide. His experience also includes international arbitration and numerous Russian litigation projects.
		DENIS BROCK O'MELVENY Hong Kong Denis Brock is Chair of O'Melveny's International Disputes and Arbitration Practice and the regional head of the Asia Litigation Practice. He concentrates his practice on commercial and corporate arbitration, litigation, and regulatory investigations.
		Dennis Wu Sidley Austin Hong Kong Dennis Wu focuses his practice on international commercial arbitration with an emphasis on disputes with an Asian nexus. He has advised clients in a wide variety of matters (including private equity, M&A, pharmaceutical, construction, and technology) and has acted in ad hoc and institutional proceedings conducted under ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL arbitration rules.
		Deric Robert Siquian Office of the Solicitor General of the Philippines Philippines Deric is an Associate Solicitor at the Office of the Solicitor General of the Philippines. He previously worked as an Associate specializing in litigation and dispute resolution at a private law firm in the Philippines. He graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law in 2021 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022. Deric has coached various teams and/or competed in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the Asia Cup International Law Moot Court Competition, and the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition. He is also a Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI)-Trained Arbitrator.
		Derya Durlu Gürzumar Istanbul Bar Association Turkey Mrs. Derya Durlu Gürzumar is an attorney-at-law (Istanbul Bar). She holds LLB and LLM degrees from Bilkent University Faculty of Law (Ankara, Turkey), and is a PhD candidate at the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland). Being an ardent Vis-mootie since 2007, she has been one of the few law students to receive two successive Honorable Mentions in the Martin Domke Best Oralist Award in the 16th and 17thVis Moot competitions. In 2021, Mrs. Durlu Gürzumar’s Vis moot team from Bilkent University became the highest-ranking Turkish university by reaching the semi-finals in the Vis East and the octo-finals in the Vis Moot.
		Deya Dubey WongPartnership LLP Singapore Deya is a Partner in the Energy, Projects and Construction Practice. Deya has an active practice spanning a wide array of high-value, multi-jurisdictional and complex commercial, public infrastructure, construction, and energy disputes before the Singapore courts and in arbitration. Deya also routinely handles criminal and regulatory matters for clients and in a pro bono capacity before all levels of the Singapore courts.
		Dickson Wong Lamda Chambers Hong Kong I obtained my first degree in the United States and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in Australia. Thereafter I completed an Executive Master in Business Law with University of St Gallen and my master thesis is international arbitration. I found arbitration as a mean of dispute resolution extremely useful. I worked as executive directors in several publicly listed companies in Hong Kong with offices in China, Europe, United States and Canada and commercial disputes were common. Due to different system of laws litigation became costly and not so effective. Arbitration becomes a better mean to settle commercial disputes.
		Dilsarah Derrick Moot Court Bench (MCB) Sri Lanka Dilsarah Derrick (ACIArb) was a participant in the 19th Willem C Vis East Moot Competition and is currently coaching the Sri Lankan Vis Teams for the consecutive year. She was part of the Coaching unit from the Moot Court Bench (MCB) and led the Team representing RIC from Colombo, Sri Lanka to become Champions of the 20th Willem C Vis East Moot Competition in 2023, and the 14th MENA Vis Pre-Moot Competition in 2024. Having received her LLB from the University of London, Dilsarah currently works as a Research Officer (Legal) at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
		Dinara Asanbaeva American University of Central Asia Other Ms. Dinara Asanbaeva is an Assistant Professor of the Law Division at the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Ms. Asanbaeva is 18th Willem C. VIS Moot alumni. She holds LL.M. degree from the Law School of the University of Edinburgh (UK). Ms. Asanbaeva practices law since 2005 with the focus on contract and corporate law.
		Dini Sejko Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Hong Kong Dr Dini Sejko specialises in international economic law issues and dispute resolution. His academic work explores the challenges and regulatory transformations triggered by state capitalism, sanctions, and sustainable development. He is an arbitrator and a mediator. Dr Sejko sits on the ICSID Panels of Arbitrators and Conciliators at the World Bank, and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb). Dr Sejko has advised governmental bodies, multinational corporations, and non-profit organisations on dispute resolution, legal drafting, and other international economic law issues.
		Djamel El Akra National Commercial Arbitration Center Cambodia Djamel has been practicing in Asia for a decade as in-house counsel and advisor in law firms, handling projects related to project development, public policy development, corporate and finance. He has been listed in the Legal 500, GC Powerlist 2017 Southeast Asia, and has been shortlisted as In-House Lawyer of the Year by the Asian Legal Business in 2017. Djamel is registered as arbitrator with the National Commercial Arbitration Center (Cambodia). He is also Accredited Mediator (ADR/ODR International), IMI Qualified Mediator, SIMI Qualified Mediator. He holds a Master Degree in law and Japanese Studies, including a Diploma in Chinese mandarin.
		Dominik Stroebel Bucerius Law School Germany I am a coach with the Bucerius Law School team. During my studies, I focused on international trade and dispute resolution.
		Donna Ross Donna Ross Dispute Resolution Singapore Donna Ross is an international ADR practitioner admitted in New York and Australia who also holds a French civil law degree. The principal of Donna Ross Dispute Resolution, she has exceptional expertise in appropriate dispute resolution. Donna has acted as arbitrator, mediator and advocate in complex disputes relating to cross-border deals, private equity, technology, telecommunications, construction, partnership, shareholder import, licensing, distribution agreements, retail leasing, and the wine industry. Donna is a Fellow and faculty member of CIArb, a Fellow of Resolution Institute and ACICA, and a member of the International Mediation Institute and Arbitration Victoria and teaches arbitration, mediation and negotiation.
		Donovan Ferguson King & Wood Mallesons Hong Kong Donovan Ferguson is a Partner of King & Wood Mallesons in the Dispute Resolution team. He specialises in infrastructure, construction and commercial disputes. He works closely with clients in the building, energy and projects sectors, advising on the full life cycle of their projects in Asia. Donovan is praised for resolving major disputes quickly and cost effectively, avoiding litigation or arbitration where he can and using other methods to achieve his client’s commercial objectives.
		Drossos Stamboulakis Australian Barrister Australia Dr Drossos Stamboulakis practises in commercial law, private international law and international arbitration. He specialises in complex enforcement matters, and is the author of Comparative Recognition and Enforcement: Foreign Judgments and Awards (CUP, 2022) and a co-author of International and Australian Commercial Arbitration (Lexis, 2021)
		Dylan Wijesuriya The Moot Court Bench Sri Lanka Dylan Wijesuriya is a graduate from the University of London, currently taking his bar exams to practice law in Sri Lanka. He is also the Co - Founder / Senior Partner of the Moot Court Bench. He currently is a legal associate at Paul Ratnayeke Associates.
		Earvin Delgado TDM/OGEL USA Earvin holds the position of Senior Young-OGEMID Rapporteur for TDM/OGEL. He is also a Fellow (FCIArb) of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), and a Global Steering Committee Member of the CIArb Young Members Group. He earned his bachelor's degree (B.S.) and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of the Philippines and De La Salle University Manila, respectively. He is an alumni of The Hague Academy of International Law in the Netherlands, and the United Nations Graduate Study Programme in Switzerland. Earvin also participated as an arbitrator in the 30th Vis East Moot held in 2022.
		Edna Yayra Woadzro-Eli Audit Service Ghana Ghana I have worked in public sector as auditor for 15years. My career objective is to practice law and Arbitration as a specialist. I am a member of the CIArb and hold an LLM in Dispute Resolution from the University of Aberdeen Scotland. I am goal and performance oriented and look forward to connecting with colleagues and experts in the Arbitration field to build my portfolio. I love to sing, cook, swim,play tennis dance and travel for fun. Cheeers.
		Eduarda Vieitas Finkelstein Advogados Brazil Practing attorney at Finkelstein Advogados, a law firm specializaed in arbitration, based in São Paulo, Brazil. Coach from Pontifical Catholic Univeristy of São Paulo.
		Edward Alder Prince's Chambers Hong Kong Edward Alder is a practising barrister and arbitrator in Hong Kong, in the trade and transport, IT/IP and company law fields.
		Edward Taylor Shearman & Sterling Hong Kong Edward Taylor is a partner in Shearman & Sterling’s International Arbitration practice. He represents and advises companies, States and State-owned entities in commercial and investment treaty disputes. Edward is dual-qualified in Hong Kong (solicitor) and England & Wales (solicitor advocate). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (FHKIArb). He sits as arbitrator, including in HKIAC proceedings.
		Edward Chin Pantheon Chambers Hong Kong Edward has a broad practice primarily focusing on general civil and criminal cases. He has experience in a range of areas, such as, commercial, probate, arbitration, company, and land law. Edward has interned at the ICC International Court of Arbitration (Hong Kong office) for 6 months. Edward also recently completed the competitive HKIAC Tribunal Secretary programme. Prior to coming to the bar, Edward has extensive project management and event planning experience, where he supervised the execution of over 100 small to large conferences, corporate events and other events in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and UK.
		Edward Chow Gary Soo's chambers Hong Kong Please refer to https://www.gschambers.hk/
		Elijah Rukidi-Mpuuga MAA USA Mr. Rukidi-Mpuuga has expertise in international commercial transactions, private investment, sovereign nations and multinational corporations in investment-treaty arbitration in addition to high stake international commercial arbitration. He has in the past decade represented the winning party in some international commercial arbitrations and settled in some minimizing the cost clients would have incurred or borne. He also has been a sole arbitrator and a panelist on arbitral panels in international commercial arbitration. He is a FCIArb.; PANELIST: International Arbitration, KIAC, Public Arbitrator, FINRA; MEMBER: CLA, MAA, DELOS Arb., AfAA, ICCA, ABA, ULS, EALS, ITC. He lectured at the UPU, Uganda.
		Elizabeth Chan Tanner De Witt Hong Kong Elizabeth Chan is a Registered Foreign Lawyer at Tanner De Witt in Hong Kong, specialising in international arbitration and restructuring and insolvency.
		Elizabeth Anne Querijero White & Case Global Operations Center (Manila) LLP/Philippine International Center for Conflict Resolution Philippines Elizabeth has been practicing law for almost ten years, with a specialization in litigation and contracts. She has been an accredited arbitrator with the Philippine International Center for Conflict Resolution since 2021.
		Eric Ives U.S. Department of Commerce USA Eric Ives is an Attorney Advisor, International at the United States Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), where he works on programs throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and MENA. Prior to joining CLDP, Mr. Ives was associate in the international arbitration group of White & Case LLP where his practice focused on international commercial and investor-State arbitration. He advised corporate and sovereign clients across industries, with experience in financial services, manufacturing, insurance, construction, telecommunications, and post-M&A disputes under all major institutional rules, including UNCITRAL, ICSID, ICC, LCIA, JAMS, and AAA-ICDR.
		Eric Ng Prince's Chambers Hong Kong Eric Ng is a barrister at Prince's Chambers specializing in international commercial, construction, and investment arbitration
		Erxiu Zeng Law School, South China Normal University China Zeng Erxiu, BA(Fujian Normal University), LLB(Fudan University), LLM(University of Hong Kong), Ph.D(Wuhan University), Female, born in Fujian in Sep.16,1967, law professor and postgraduate students’ supervisor in South China Normal University, part-time lawyer of ETR Law Firm, arbitrator of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, Standing Director of China Private International Law Society, Member of China Law Society, Standing Director of EU Law Study of China Europe Society, Chairwoman of Guangdong Shipping Law Society.
		Ethelwald Olimpio Mendes Adv. E. O. Mendes India Mr. Ethelwald Olimpio Mendes is a practicing advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa from January 1987 and practicing at High Courts and subordinate courts in civil, criminal original and appellate side including Writ jurisdiction, Tribunals including Industrial & CAT: Arbitration & Admiralty & Maritime Jurisdiction, DRT & DRAT, Customs & Excise and also in advisory, transactional, non-litigation as well as litigation matters; been independent as well as assistant counsel with Senior Counsel in International Arbitrations before ICC Paris, CIETAC Beijing, SIAC Singapore, ICA New Delhi, HKIAC Hong Kong, etc. Accredited Mediator from IIAM, Cochin.
		Evan Zhou Mayer Brown USA, China Evan Zhou is a Registered Foreign Lawyer in the dispute resolution practice at Mayer Brown's Hong Kong office. Evan helps clients in international arbitration proceedings, acting in a variety of subject matters, including technology, infrastructure, energy, joint ventures and shareholders’ disputes in proceedings conducted under the UNCITRAL, HKIAC, and CIETAC Rules. Evan’s experience extends to supporting clients in high-stakes and complex cross-border disputes involving PRC law issues. He has also handled various matters on FCPA investigations, trade compliance and national security. Evan is admitted in both the PRC and the State of California. He speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Ningbo dialect.
		Evaristo Trevino Berlanga La Nao Consulting Mexico Mexican lawyer, LLM in Chinese and Comparative Law, Accredited Mediator, Associate at CIArb. Works in international trade law (mainly between China and Latam/Spain. Founder of Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Chairman of the America´s Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. Board Member of a few listed and private entities.
		Evgeniya Puzyreva Kutafin Moscow State University Russia I am an Associate Professor of the International Private Law Department of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University. I've been involved in Vis Moot for 10 years both as a coach and an arbitrator.
		Fabian Lidåkra DLA Piper Sweden I work primarily with litigation and arbitration at DLA Piper Sweden. I have been at DLA Piper for two years. Prior to that I worked at another law firm in Stockholm and has previously worked at at district court as a law clerk for one and a half years.
		Fanqin Meng Global Law Office China Fanqin Meng is a Beijing-based Of counsel of Global Law Office. Fanqin Meng has provided dispute resolution legal services, perennial legal counsel services, and specialized legal services for many well-known enterprises at home and abroad, including Capital Airport, Daxing Airport Construction Headquarters, China National Energy Construction Guangdong Engineering Institute, China National Machinery Group, Moutai Group, Beijing Capital Corporation, Siemens China, TÜV Rheinlan, Otis China, LaneCrawford & Joyce Group, etc.
		Faruq Khan CIArb Toronto Chapter Canada I have been an arbitrator for over 15 years. I am a Chartered Arbitrator and a Fellow of CIArb. I am a lead tutor for arbitration courses at Robert Gordon University, Scotland.
		Feifei (Jackie) Liu SUIBE Law School China 1
		Felda Yeung Gall Hong Kong Felda has experience in commercial and civil litigation, with a focus on arbitration, contractual disputes and fraud investigations. Recent arbitration related work includes international arbitration work under the HKIAC Rules, enforcing foreign arbitration awards in Hong Kong and defending applications to set aside arbitration awards. Felda also co-leads Gall's employment practice where she acts for both employers and employees on contentious employment law matters.
		Felicity Ng King & Wood Mallesons Hong Kong Felicity is a Senior Associate at the Hong Kong office of King & Wood Mallesons, specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation. She acts for clients in international commercial arbitrations under key procedural rules, and arbitration-related litigation such as enforcement, setting aside, and stay of winding up petition pending arbitration. Felicity serves on the ICC-HK Standing Committee on Arbitration and ADR, and the Hong Kong Government Advisory Committee on Promotion of Arbitration. She is an HKIAC-accredited tribunal secretary and HKMAAL-accredited mediator. Felicity holds a Master of Law from the University of Cambridge. She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.
		Felix Cheung Hill Dickinson Hong Kong Hong Kong Felix is an award-winning dispute resolution lawyer, specialising in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration. He navigates cases from the High Court to the Court of Final Appeal, and also conduct arbitrations under the HKIAC, SIAC, ICC, UNCITRAL, LME, LMAA rules and on an ad hoc basis. Felix also publishes extensively in authoritative academic journals and (co-)authors various textbooks and practitioner texts. He has recently been recognised by the Asian Business Review as one of, and the youngest of, the ten most influential lawyers under 40 in Hong Kong.
		Filip Nordlund CMS Hasche Sigle, Hong Kong LLP Hong Kong Filip Nordlund is an Associate in the Global International Arbitration practice group. He acts as counsel in commercial disputes and investment treaty arbitrations, including proceedings conducted under the rules of the HKIAC, ICC, SCC, SIAC and UNCITRAL, as well as Emergency Arbitration proceedings and arbitration-related proceedings before domestic courts. His experience relates to construction, insurance, gas price, private equity, pharmaceutical and sale of goods disputes. Filip is admitted to practice as a Solicitor Advocate in England and Wales and is a qualified lawyer in Sweden.
		Francesco MARSILI University of Naples Federico II Italy Francesco is a Trainee Lawyer at Gianni & Origoni Law Firm. He specializes in international law and arbitration, practicing in both Italian and English. Before starting this position, he was a visiting attorney at MG+M law firm in New York City. Francesco holds a master's degree in law with honors from the University of Naples. While at the University of Naples, Francesco participated in the Thesis Research Abroad Program at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., where he focused on international investment arbitration and served as an arbitrator at the WCL International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition.
		Francis Bautista C&G Law Philippines I am a Philippine-qualified lawyer, currently working as a 3rd-year associate at a prominent Philippine law firm within the esteemed Rajah Tan Asia network. My practice focuses on commercial and construction arbitration, international tax advisory, and cross-border M&A. I actively seek to contribute to the field of arbitration, showcasing a commitment to professional growth. In 2023, I achieved recognition by being published in the prestigious Kluwer Arbitration Blog, solidifying a reputation as a thought leader in the legal landscape.
		Francis Sun City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong I have been trained in law in China where I obtained a LLB degree and a LLM degree. I am currently studying law in Hong Kong.
		Franklin Koo Judiciary of Hong Kong Franklin is a lawyer and accredited mediator. Franklin's transition from corporate law to arbitration was marked by a brief internship at Kim & Chang in South Korea. His commitment to the judiciary led him to serve as a Judicial Assistant at the Court of Final Appeal and is currently a Judicial Associate at the Court of Appeal. He is a LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2023 award winner and is also the 2022 Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) HK45 essay competition winner. He is committed to student development as a moot judge at the University of Hong Kong.
		Fátima Bonassa F Bonassa Advogados Brazil PhD in International Law and Master in Economic and Financial Law, University of São Paulo Faculty of Law. Heads F Bonassa Advogados, founded in 1989. Expert in negotiation, mediation and national and international commercial arbitration, both as counsel and arbitrator, she has also been working with dispute boards. Author of book chapters and articles on international trade and on ADR. FCIArb, CPR Neutral, CEDR Neutral. DRBF Member. Former Coordinator of the Mediation Center of Associação dos Advogados de São Paulo, awarded with the Prize "Innovation on Mediation" granted by the Brazilian National Council of Justice (CNJ).
		Gallant GUO City University Hong Kong I am now a trainee solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehils in its disputes team doing both arbitration and litigation. I have legal education in both legal traditions. My master was done in the International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution program at Tsinghua Univeristy, during which time I participated in the Vis East Moot. My team won the third place in that year's CIETAC Cup, the Vis pre-moot held in Beijing, and I was the Best Oralist winning the highest total score in the general rounds.
		Gao Ellen Withers Hong Kong I graduated with a JD degree in 2022 and although I'm relatively new to arbitration, I believe my recent experience in Lit/Arb would be of value to this event.
		Gary Seib Baker McKenzie Hong Kong Gary is a dispute resolution lawyer focusing on commercial disputes – both international arbitration and litigation. His practice focuses on companies, corporate governance and joint venture disputes, restructuring and insolvency, cybersecurity and private wealth management disputes. He works with clients across the Financial Services, Industrials, Professional Services, Transportation and TMT sectors. Gary is admitted as a lawyer in Australia (NSW), England & Wales and Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, on the List of Arbitrators of the HKIAC and a Fellow of the HK Institute of Directors.
		Gary Leung Withers Hong Kong Gary is an experienced advocate and litigator specialises in complex commercial, financial and insolvency litigation, domestic/international arbitration and contentious regulatory matters. He has extensive experience in advising and representing multinational companies, high-net-worth individuals in a wide range of complex cross-border matters, including insolvency and restructuring disputes, joint venture and shareholder disputes, assets tracing, probate and trust disputes and intellectual property disputes. Gary also has substantial experience advising and representing professional advisors (including directors, auditors and finance professionals) in dealing with regulators such as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
		ghada arfaoui Royal University for Women Tunsia Ghada is a Lecturer of Law.
		Ghulam Muhammad Adnan CIArb Pakistan Ghulam Muhammad Adnan is an ADR enthusiast based in Lahore Pakistan. He participated in the 28th Vis Moot as a speaker whereafter he has been actively involved as a coach and an arbitrator for both the Vis Moot in Vienna and Vis Pre-Moots all around the world.
		Gillian Lam Baker McKenzie Hong Kong I am a commercial litigator with a focus on cyberfraud, arbitration and employment disputes. I am a solicitor advocate in Hong Kong and a fellow of the CIARB.
		Giovanna Kwong YTL LLP Hong Kong Giovanna Kwong specializes in dispute resolution and regulatory work. With over 30 years of legal experience, Giovanna has practiced as a solicitor in Hong Kong and in England & Wales separately for over a decade and has overseen a broad range of complex disputes, high profile arbitration proceedings and reported cases in both jurisdictions. She is an accredited mediator, a Chartered Arbitrator, and a panel arbitrator of various arbitration centres.
		Glenn Haley c/o BCLP Hong Kong Glenn is a disputes lawyer with 35+ years of experience. He lives and works in Hong Kong. He is a Chartered Arbitrator and FCIArb. He is a past Branch Chairman of East Asia Branch of CIArb.
		Grace Ip Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) and CEDR Accredited Mediator Hong Kong Grace IP is a CEDR Accredited Mediator, a Fellow to both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and a signatory in support of the Campaign for Greener Arbitration and the World Mediators Alliance on Climate Change. She is currently on the SCIAHK (South China International Arbitration Center (HK)) Recommended Panel of Arbitrators.
		Graham Cottingham Quartermain Hong Kong CEO Quartermain Group, Cross-border trade and investment, Financial and Professional Business Services and Dispute Resolution Non-lawyer arbitrator, pension fund trustee, investment director. Formerly MD listed fund house, corporate turnarounds, M&A, actuarial consultant, expert witness (insurance and investment), international trade policy adviser, winner Queen's Award for Enterprise (International Trade). Previous medical training. Director, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute; Director and HonSec Vis East Moot Foundation; Director, International Renewable Energy BSc Actuarial Science, BA Maths and Stats, MBA, Master International Negotiation and Policymaking, LLM International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation, PgDip Dispute Resolution, Chartered Mathematician, Chartered Scientist, FCIArb, SFHKSI, FIMA, Accredited Mediator
		Hao Wu Herbert Smith Freehills Hong Kong With prior educational and work experience in civil engineering, I am now an arbitration lawyer specializing in the fields of construction, infrastructure and energy.
		Harp Singh Alan Leong SC's Chambers Hong Kong Harprabdeep was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2015. Since then he has developed a predominantly civil practice with a focus on general civil, commercial, company and arbitration. He has appeared in all levels of Court, up to the Court of Appeal, in a wide range of commercial litigation.
		Harshal Sareen Hammurabi and Solomon Partners, New Delhi India Harshal Sareen is an associate at Hammurabi and Solomon Partners, New Delhi. His interest lies in International Commercial Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Law. He has also acted as an arbitrated at General Rounds at 29th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, 2022 along with Pre-Vis 6th AIAC, Kuala Lumpur 2022. He has also participated in 27th Willem C. Vis. International Commercial Arbitration Moot, Vienna, 2020 and received hon’ble mention in 4th AIAC Pre Vis Moot, Malaysia, 2020. He further assisted Prof. Ingeborg Schwenzer for a book by Oxford University Press. He can be reached at [email protected].
		Hasit Seth HLaw Chambers India Arbitrator, Counsel in arbitrations and courts. Licensed attorney in New York and India. 25+ years of experience in dispute resolution and business.
		Heidi Chui Stevenson, Wong & Co Hong Kong Heidi is Head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department of Stevenson, Wong & Co. in Hong Kong. She focuses on commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. She also assists clients in high-stakes cross-border disputes which often involve parallel proceedings. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She is a panel arbitrator of HKIAC, CIETAC, SIAC and many other arbitration institutions. She has been recognised by ALB as a Top 15 Litigator in North Asia in 2023 and “Distinguished Practitioner” in dispute resolution by AsiaLaw Profiles from 2019 to 2023.
		Helen Tung Tung Chambers United Kingdom Helen Tung is a barrister, senior counsel and teaching fellow with over 18 years of strategic legal experience in various fields, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, maritime and shipping, space, ESG, construction, employment, projects, and corporate and regulatory matters. She is a qualified barrister in England and Wales, a former DIFC practitioner, current registered practitioner of Abu Dhabi Global Markets, and a foreign registered lawyer in Victoria, Australia. She is also a teaching fellow at The College of Law Australia, where she shares her expertise in international arbitration and is also a regular arbitrator for international mooting competitions.
		Helena Binies Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Spain I am a recent graduate from a Double Master's in International Business Law and in Legal Practice at ESADE Business and Law School in Barcelona, and I am currently pursuing an internship at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
		Henriette Oertel Regional Court Wuppertal Germany Henriette participated in the 24th Vis Moot. She is currently a trainee lawyer in Germany. She finished her law studies in Germany in 2021 and successfully completed a LL.M. at the University of Amsterdam in 2022. She worked as intern, working student and now as a trainee lawyer for several law firms in Germany and the Netherlands in the arbitration field.
		Hepzibah Beulah Government Law College, Vellore India Mrs. Hepzibah Beulah, a faculty from the Government Law College, Vellore, India specializes in arbitration. After graduating from law school, she joined M/s. King & Partridge Law firm as a Junior Associate. Later she began her thoroughly enriching corporate journey with MNC’s which include the Standard Chartered Bank, followed by Hongkong and Shanghai Corporation Private Limited (HSBC) in a managerial role in the legal wing. She moved to the academic industry with a rich and versatile experience from the Banking Industry. She has been an arbitrator in the 18th, 19th and 20th Vis East Moot.
		Hermann Knott Kunz Law Germany Hermann is an experienced transactional and dispute resolution lawyer, member of the German and the New York Bar and partner with KUNZ Lawyers, leading their international practice. After legal education in three countries, Hermann started his career with a New York law firm. He then joined a German internationally oriented firm where he also handled corporate litigation. He continued as a founding member of the law firm associated with a global multidisciplinary organization where he specialized in cross-border transactions. Hermann focusses on alternative dispute resolution handling cases related to foreign jurisdictions. He is a fellow of CIArb, SIArb and HKIArb.
		Hesham Mostafa Peking University- Amr and Partners Law firm Egypt, GULF Countries and UK By way of introduction, my name is Hesham Mostafa. I am a 2018 graduate of Cairo University - English Department. Currently, I obtained L.L.M at Peking University School of Transnational Law. After graduating with a bachelor degree from Faculty of Law English Section–Cairo University, I worked at Badran Law office, ALC and Finally for Amr and Partners for Arbitration Practices. I participated in different Arbitration cases such as construction, management agreements and different hospitalities disputes. In these matters, I focused on drafting professional memorandums, attended oral hearings. I worked profoundly in distinctive tax disputes, telecommunications and complex corporate disputes in different jurisdictions.
		Heung Ming Stephen Chu Dah Sing Insurance Company (1976) Limited Hong Kong Stephen is a Chartered Arbitrator & fellow of CIArb, and a Chartered Insurer & fellow of CII. He is also a fellow of ANZIIF, an Employed Barrister in Hong Kong, arbitrator under HKIAC’s list of arbitrators and accredited HKMAAL General Mediator. He handled a number of construction and personal injuries related disputes via mediation, arbitration and litigation. He currently acts as a part-time tutor for various Arbitration courses and assists in activities related to Professional Development and Training under CIArb (EAB). He is also the Chair under the Committee of ARIAS Asia to promote insurance/reinsurance arbitration and mediation.
		Hiroo Sono Hokkaido University Japan Professor Sono is Professor of Law at the Hokkaido University in Japan. His research focuses on contract law, including consumer law and international commercial law. He is one of the founding members of the CISG Advisory Council (CISG-AC) since 2001 and the Global Private Law Forum (GPLF) of Japan since 2014. From 2006 to 2008, he served as Counsellor at the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, where he was responsible for Japan’s accession to the CISG. He serves as the Japanese delegate to UNCITRAL Working Groups and as a member of the UNIDROIT Working Groups.
		Hok Yan Wong Pegasus Chambers Hong Kong Hok Yan is a practising barrister in Hong Kong. He was called to the Bar in 2018 and is currently developing a broad practice in both civil and criminal matters and accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers' work. Prior to joining the Bar, Hok Yan was the Chief Administrative Officer of a start-up company participating incubation program by Hong Kong Science and Technology Park and was also the Company Secretary of Gustav Mahler Orchestra, a non-profit-making orchestra in Hong Kong, which he advised both organizations on corporate governance and compliance matters.
		Hongli Sun T&C law firm China Hongli Sun is a lawyer and now practices in T&C Law Firm, focusing on international trade, investment, M&A, and cross-border arbitration, litigation and enforcement. Sun graduated from University of International Business and Economics in 2007 and achieved a master of law there, and graduated from the law school of City, University of London in 2019 and achieved another master degree of law, specializing civil litigation and dispute resolution. Sun is a member of the All-China Bar Association, a member of London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and also a fellow of the Charted Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). Since 2007, Sun as a legal counsel has served many manufacturing and trading-oriented import and export companies (including listed companies, group companies, multinational companies), participated in many domestic and overseas mergers, acquisitions and reorganization, acted for litigation cases involving parties from USA, Britain, France, South Korea, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands and so on, acting for arbitration cases for clients from Italy, Thailand arbitrated in domestic arbitral institutions, and acting for clients for arbitration cases arbitrated as per LMAA rules, HKIAC and SIAC rules, and Ad-Hoc arbitrations seated in Hong Kong, Switzerland etc., acting for foreign clients to apply for recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, cooperating with different intermediaries to assist clients in issuing bonds, and acting as team leader to lead and assist teams in handling bankruptcy reorganization and liquidation. Sun has served as a specially-retained mediator by Haishu District People's Court of PRC, assisted to organize the international arbitration Chinese competition sponsored by HKIAC, and acted as an arbitrator in Moot Shanghai 2021 sponsored by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and an arbitrator in FDI Moot Shenzhen 2021 sponsored by Shenzhen International Arbitration Institute (SCIA).
		Iram Majid APCAM/IIAM India APCAM director and IIAM director
		Iris Tian Law School of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics China I am a licensed attorney in the state of New York of the U.S. and also in PRC. I obtained my bachelor of laws (LLB) in 2012, my master of laws (LLM) in 2013, and my Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) from University of Wisconsin Law School in 2017. I practiced law for a few years in the U.S. before joining the Law School of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in late 2022. Now I teach corporate law and economic law, and coach for Vis East Moot and other moot competitions at SUFE Law.
		Ivan Philippov White & Case LLP England Ivan Philippov is a solicitor of England and Wales and associate of the White & Case International Arbitration Group, based in London. His experience includes representing sovereign States, companies and individuals in investor-State and commercial disputes under ICSID, ICSID Additional Facility, UNCITRAL, LCIA, SIAC and ICC rules, as well as ad hoc arbitration under domestic arbitration laws.
		Jacky Fung Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Hong Kong Jacky is a senior associate in the Asia dispute resolution group of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. He is based in the Hong Kong office and has significant experience of conducting international arbitration, arbitration-related litigation, commercial litigation, insolvency/bankruptcy litigation and usual interim application, including emergency arbitration and urgent court injunction.
		Jacob Sin eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited Hong Kong Jacob is the ODR Director of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited. He coordinates efforts at eBRAM to make dispute resolution more accessible to all by drawing upon his experience in ADR (alternative dispute resolution) and his knowledge in technology. Prior to joining eBRAM, Jacob was a member of a leading international law firm for seven years. He was part of its international arbitration practice. He was also a core member of its Digital Law Group. Jacob read law at the City University of Hong Kong and is a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor, currently non-practising.
		Jae Hyuk Lee Hanmi Pharmaceutical Korea South Jae Hyuk Lee is a current member of the Legal Department at Hanmi Pharmaceutical, a Korean pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Hanmi, Jae studied law in the UK(University of Edinburgh and BPP Law School) and the US(Duke Law School) and worked for various organisations, including the UNCITRAL, CATO Institute, KCAB International, and Peter & Kim. Recently as a solo practitioner, Jae represented a client at an ICC arbitration and provided advices on cross-border disputes to various firms and institutions. Jae has been involved in Vis since 2015.
		Jakob Lampert University of Mannheim Germany Mr Lampert studies law at the University of Mannheim, Germany. He participated in the Vis Moot 2020/2021 and has been coaching the University of Mannheim Vis Team for the past three years. Mr Lampert has finished his LL.B. studies and has gained experience in the field of commercial law and arbitration through several internships at international law firms in London, Berlin, Frankfurt and Mannheim. He has also worked for the international arbitration group of a law firm in Germany.
		James Kwan Hogan Lovells Hong Kong James is a partner in the firm’s International Arbitration group. He specialises in life sciences, financial institutions, technology, infrastructure, and energy disputes. He has a range of international experience, having represented clients in arbitrations in Asia, the U.S., Middle East, and Europe under the major institutional and ad hoc rules, such as ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC, LCIA, AAA, DIAC, and UNCITRAL. James has also sat as arbitrator and rendered awards in HKIAC, ICC and DIAC arbitrations, and is on the HKIAC, CIETAC, LCIA, DIAC, SHIAC, KCAB and AIAC panels.
		James Hsiao White & Case Hong Kong James Hsiao is a partner in the White Collar practice, based in Hong Kong. He has over 10 years of experience in international anti-corruption investigations, regulatory and compliance matters, complex cross-border and commercial litigation, international arbitration, anti-money laundering, and risk management across Asia and globally.
		James Ng Baker & McKenzie Hong Kong I am a dispute resolution lawyer at Baker McKenzie with close to 10 years of experience in international arbitration. I have a broad practice resolving commercial, construction, hotel management, intellectual property, M&A and shareholders' disputes. I am also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a certified tribunal secretary.
		Jan Šlehofer Squire Patton Boggs Czech Republic Associate at Squire Patton Boggs Prague IDR Department focusing on commercial and investment arbitration
		Janani Abeywickrema The Moot Court Bench Sri Lanka Janani Abeywickrema is a Legal Associate at Paul Ratnayeke Associates and also Partner at the Moot Court Bench. Having taken part in the Vis Moot Vienna in 2020-2021, she has since then been involved in teaching arbitration and coaching teams for the Vis Moot.
		Jane Willems BW ARBINTL Hong Kong Dr. Jane Willems specializes in international investment law and international arbitration. She is an Associate Professor of Law and the Associate Director of the LLM in International Arbitration & Dispute Settlement, at Tsinghua University School of Law, Beijing (since 2015). Dr. Willems has served as arbitrator or chair in numerous international commercial arbitrations involving ICC, HKIAC, KCAB, CIETAC, BAC and UNCITRAL Rules and in investor-state arbitration (ICSID, PCA-UNCITRAL). She has also served as counsel for the Lao PDR in BIT based investment arbitration proceedings. She is admitted to practice to the Bar of the State of California and to the Bar of Paris.
		Jason Wong Harcourt Chambers (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Jason was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2022 and joined Harcourt Chambers (Hong Kong) upon the successful completion of his pupillage. He completed his LL.M. at Columbia where he specialised in international arbitration and graduated among the top of his class with subject prize in international law.
		Jason Ho Ching Cheung Albert Luk's Chambers Hong Kong and New York Barrister-at-law at Albert Luk's Chambers. Vis East Moot Alumni.
		Jayakumar Suryanarayanan WongPartnership Singapore I graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Singapore Management University in 2020, where I was also the winner of the David Marshall and Joseph Grimberg SC Top Advocate prizes for topping Criminal Law and International Moots 2 respectively. I am passionate about international commercial arbitration and advocacy, having represented SMU in competitions such as the LAWASIA and Willem C Vis moots. In the 2020 Vis East, I won the Neil Kaplan QC award for being the best speaker of the tournament. The combined Vis team, which I captained, won a total of 11 Honourable Mentions.
		Jean Lau Dentons Hong Kong Jean specializes in complex cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration and has substantial experience in handling shareholders’ disputes, contractual disputes, employment disputes, land disputes and cyber fraud. She is also experienced in advising on both contentious and non-contentious data privacy matters. She often provides advice to multinational corporations, listed companies, state owned enterprises, tech companies, property developers, auction house and high net worth individuals.
		Jeff Zhang China Commercial Law Firm, Shenzhen, PRC China LLM in Civil Law & Commercial Law (Jinan University, PRC) Lawyer in China Commercial Law Firm, Shenzhen, PRC
		Jennifer Bryant Noerr Germany Jennifer Bryant is a Partner in one of Germany’s top firms Noerr. She handles complex international disputes, often before international arbitral tribunals or before state courts in Germany or the U.S. The "well versed arbitration specialist" (JUVE Handbook 2022/2023) acts in arbitrations both as counsel and as arbitrator. She is a member of the board of the German Arbitration Institution (DIS). Jennifer is admitted to practice in Germany and in the U.S. (California). She has been participating in the moot for nearly 20 years now, as a motor, coach and arbitrator.
		Jenny Chan Concordia Engineering Limited Hong Kong I am an investment funds lawyer in Hong Kong.
		Jeremy Ke Withers Hong Kong Jeremy is experienced at a broad aspect of civil and commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, trust disputes, debt recovery, defamation, building management and adverse possession. He also has experience of advising clients on employment disputes, white-collar crime and immigration investigations. Jeremy is qualified in Hong Kong and has also passed the PRC bar exam. He manages both English and Chinese legal writing skills proficiently and has extensive experience of providing legal advice to PRC-related clients including large enterprises and high-net-worth individuals.
		Jeremy Pong Shiu Wing Steel Ltd Hong Kong I obtained my Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrator in 2019. I have over Thirty years of professional management and engineering experience in steel industry, transportation, power plant, chemical and energy industry. A Corporate Member of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and an Associate Member of The Academy of Expert.
		Jessica van der Kamp Mayer Brown Hong Kong Jessica van der Kamp is a Senior Associate of Mayer Brown. Jessica practices both arbitration and litigation, with a focus on environment, construction and general commercial disputes.
		Jessica Rado Fordham law school USA Jessica is an LL.M. graduate from Fordham Law School in New York, and works as a litigation associate in a boutique litigation firm in New York City. She is very passionate about international arbitration, member of several IA associations, a fellow of the ABA Dispute resolution section, and currently coaches the vis moot teams at Fordham law school together with professor Dana MacGrath
		Jie Wang Independent Arbitrator China Before becoming an independent arbitrator, I worked as the Director of International Case Department of CIETAC for many years. Since becoming an independent arbitrator as of Jan. 2018, I have arbitrated cases of international sale of goods, IP etc. either as the sole arbitrator or the Presiding arbitrator. I have been a judge of the Final of the CIETAC CUP Moot (pre-Vis Moot) for several times.
		Johannes Abrell Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Germany I am a 5th year law student and passed the German First State Examination in December 2023 after having participated in the 28th Willem C. Vis Moot and 18th Vis East. Currently I am coaching the Vis Moot team of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main.
		John TSOI Hong Kong Jockey Club Hong Kong His Name is John TSOI and he is an Engineer by profession. BEng(Hons) LLMArbDR CEng MCIBSE MCIArb AHKIArb Adjudicator (HKIArb)
		John Crook Walkers Hong Kong My name is John Crook. I am a Counsel at Walkers, the international law firm, focusing on international commercial disputes. My practice focuses on the laws of Bermuda, the BVI and the Cayman Islands and I regularly advice on arbitration matters, whether as co-counsel or on ancillary litigation strategies. Before joining Walkers, I worked in the IDR group at Debevoise & Plimpton for several years where I worked on a number of arbitration matters.
		John Cock On Q Consulting Limited Hong Kong Vis (East) Arbitrator since its inception.
		John Leong DGA Singapore Pte Ltd. Singapore John is a registered professional with more than a decade of experience spanning across in Building Construction, Civil Engineering Construction, Oil & Gas Construction AND Building Refurbishment Works. He has held various key positions in Consultancy and construction firms and serve as Quantum Expert as well as Advocate in ADR Proceedings. His experience in commercial disputes enables him to advice clients on commercial risks and dispute avoidance effectively. John currently served as panel of arbitrator in Multiple international Arbitration Institution.
		John C G LEE Trisakti University Singapore Adjunct Professor LEE C G, John is a certified mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute and a chartered arbitrator with the ADR Institute of Canada. He is a trainer in mediation advocacy and arbitration. John area of interest are in international commerce, intellectual property, sustainability and construction. He is an author with over a dozen publications, the most recent book which he co-author is entitled: “ADR: The Future of Dispute Resolution” In his last full-time employment, John was the CEO of a Chinese State-owned enterprise, a joint venture of China Jilin Government and a subsidiary of Temasek Holding (Singapore Sovereign Fund).
		Johnson Ng Mayer Brown, CIArb Hong Kong Johnson Ng is a Senior Associate and Solicitor Advocate (Civil) in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice of Mayer Brown. He is qualified in both Hong Kong and England & Wales, and has extensive experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration under the HKIAC and UNCITRAL Rules, as well as arbitration-related court proceedings. He is also a Fellow of CIArb (FCIArb) and an Accredited General Mediator (HKMAAL).
		Jonathan Chang Davis Polk & Wardwell Hong Kong I handle a broad range of U.S. and cross-border litigation, arbitration, white collar matters and internal investigations. His international arbitration practice focuses on high-stakes commercial and investment disputes in Asia and beyond. In recent years, he has advised clients in multi-billion-dollar arbitrations across a number of industries, including alternative energy, telecommunications and mining. His litigation practice includes representing clients in U.S. securities class actions and other complex commercial disputes, and advising on cross-border M&A litigation frequently involving offshore jurisdictions. Jon has won multiple awards for his pro bono work and leads Davis Polk’s pro bono program in Hong Kong.
		Jonice Tischer Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main Germany I participated in the Vis Moot 2019/2020, coached the team of Goethe University last year already (2022/2023).
		Joris Bertrand Herbert Smith Freehills Hong Kong Joris is an associate at Herbert Smith Freehills. He is dual-qualified in France and in England and Wales. Prior to joining HSF, he was an associate in a leading American law firm. He clerked at the French Cour de cassation, the Conseil d’État, and the European Court of Human Rights. He has also served as Court Marshall at the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal and was arbitral clerk to a prominent international arbitrator. He has acted as counsel and tribunal secretary in multiple commercial and investor-State arbitrations conducted under the rules of HKIAC, SIAC, ICC, LCIA, ICSID, and UNCITRAL.
		Joseph Chung Deacons Hong Kong Joseph Chung is a solicitor and partner of Deacons. Joseph’s practice focuses on construction and international arbitration. He is also a Solicitor Advocate having rights of audience up to the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong and is a registered foreign lawyer of the Singapore International Commercial Court. He is listed on the Panel of Adjudicators of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Adjudicators, HKIAC List of Arbitrators, Shanghai Arbitration Commission’s Panel of Arbitrators (Overseas) and Asian International Arbitration Centre’s Panel of Arbitrators
		Joshua Yeung Des Voeux Chambers Hong Kong Joshua is a Bar Scholar and a Barrister at Des Voeux Chambers. Before joining Chambers, Joshua graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Cambridge with First Class Honours. Joshua is a coach of the CUHK Jessup Moot Team and has extensive mooting experience, having been awarded the 3rd Best Oralist in the Global Rounds of the 2021 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Joshua is developing a broad civil practice with a keen interest in arbitration. He has been instructed to appear in various arbitrations both as sole counsel and a led junior.
		Joshua Karton Queen's University Faculty of Law Canada Dr. Joshua Karton is a Canadian academic and independent arbitrator. He is an Associate Professor in the Queen's University Faculty of Law, and has held visiting positions at a number of universities in Asia, most recently as the Tsai Wan-tsai Visiting Chair Professor of International Law at the National Taiwan University. He teaches and writes about commercial dispute resolution (especially international arbitration) and international and comparative contract law, and is active as an arbitrator and legal expert in domestic and international disputes.
		Joshua Heffernan ADR Systems and Loyola University Chicago USA I am Director of the Commercial Litigation Division at ADR Systems. We are the largest provider of dispute resolution services in Chicago and the greater Midwest region. I am also a past participant in the Vis Moot (runner-up for best individual speaker in 2008) and have coached the Loyola Chicago Vis East team for 8 or 9 years.
		Julian Cohen Resolution Chambers Hong Kong Julian has over 30 years’ experience of commercial arbitrations, construction and engineering disputes, and international arbitrations. He has long standing commitments to Asia-Pacific and the Middle East as advocate and arbitrator. As well as being recognised as a top arbitration practitioner, he is recognised as one of Hong Kong’s leading construction barristers. He has been involved with disputes in HK, Macau, PRC, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Fiji, Guam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Yemen, Egypt, Mali, Benin, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Albania, Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, UK
		Justin Yuen Deacons Hong Kong Justin has extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Specialising in construction, he advises on a wide variety of private and government construction projects in Hong Kong and Macau. Justin‘s clients include the government, developers and contractors, and he advises on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Apart from construction, Justin also has substantial experience in handling cross-border dispute resolution.
		Kam Dhaliwal Dorsey & Whitney Hong Kong Kam has experience in complex commercial litigation and related investigations, with a focus on corporate insolvency, professional negligence and fraud related matters. She is also an alumni of the Vis East Moot and Vis Moot.
		Kanykei Kasybekova American University of Central Asia Kyrgyz Republic Practicing
		Karah Howard Pinsent Masons Hong Kong Karah specialises in construction law and international arbitration for the infrastructure sector. She regularly advises on international disputes based on FIDIC and other bespoke forms for projects situated in the Middle East, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, as well as on domestic disputes in relation to major MTRC projects and the Hong Kong Government's Civil and Engineering Works contracts. Karah has acted on arbitrations under HKIAC domestic arbitration rules, SIAC Rules and ICC rules, and seated in Doha, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul and Geneva. Karah is qualified in Hong Kong, England & Wales and Western Australia.
		Kate Li Raymond Siu & Lawyers Hong Kong I am dispute resolution solicitor in Hong Kong. I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators. I am a panel member of the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre and the Shanghai Arbitration Commission. As a dedicated legal practitioner in Hong Kong, I have the honor of co-authoring Arbitration in Hong Kong, a Practical Guide (5th ed 2022 Sweat & Maxwell) and sitting as a Deputy District Judge and Master of the High Court in periods in 2018 and 2019. In 2017, I found my law firm situating just next to the Vis East hearing venue, now having about 20 passionate and longstanding Hong Kong lawyers focusing on commercial contentious and non-contentious matters.
		Keith Cheung Denis Chang's Chambers Hong Kong Keith has a broad civil practice with particular experience and interest in commercial disputes, company law, insolvency, arbitration, trusts, probate and intellectual property. He has represented domestic, Mainland and overseas clients in Hong Kong and in offshore litigation. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators.
		Ken Somerville Retired Hong Kong LLB Graduate Edinburgh University in 1976, admitted as solicitor in Scotland January 1979, solicitor in private practice in Scotland from 1979-1985 (general practice including property conveyancing and civil litigation), admitted as solicitor in Hong Kong in 1986, crown counsel, senior crown counsel, deputy principal government counsel for the Attorney General's Chambers/ Department of Justice, Hong Kong from 1985-2012 (civil advisory, civil litigation and construction mediation and arbitration), legal advisor for the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority from 2013-2022 (construction projects). Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, CEDR Accredited Mediator, former Chairman of the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong
		Kevin Li rothorn legal Germany I am an associate at rothorn legal, a boutique law firm based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and Zurich, Switzerland, specialized in international arbitration. I advise clients in complex cross-border disputes with a focus on contractual and corporate disputes. Prior to joining rothorn legal, I was a legal trainee (Referendar) at the Higher Regional Court of Berlin with stages with the Special Litigation Unit at the World Bank Group in Washington DC and the German IP litigation department of an international law firm. I hold a PhD and have written my doctoral thesis on extraterritorial jurisdiction in public international law.
		Kieran Humphrey O'Melveny & Myers Hong Kong Kieran Humphrey is a highly-regarded dispute resolution lawyer in O’Melveny’s Hong Kong office. He regularly acts in arbitration and litigation for financial institutions, multinationals and listed companies. Kieran's expertise is recognised by the leading legal directories, including Chambers Asia-Pacific, Chambers Global, Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation. He holds multiple rankings in various dispute resolution categories. Kieran is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb UK) and other regional arbitration institutes. He is also a contributing author to a number of leading textbooks.
		Kim Rooney Rede Chambers Hong Kong Kim M Rooney serves as an arbitrator and counsel in cross border and international arbitrations including of banking and finance, commercial, infrastructure and shareholder disputes. A member of the ICC’s International Court of Arbitration and eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre’s Board, she chaired the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission’s Subcommittee on Third Party Funding for Arbitration; its recommendations were implemented by Part 10A of the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap 609). Admitted as a Hong Kong barrister, an English solicitor and a Western Australian barrister and solicitor, she is the editor of the IBA’s “Dispute Resolution International” and ADR Contributing Editor to “Hong Kong Civil Procedure”. She was previously a partner of White & Case LLP heading its Asian international dispute resolution practice.
		Kirtan Swamy La Trobe University Australia Kirtan teaches dispute resolution at La Trobe Law School and is the current coach of the La Trobe University Vis moot team. Kirtan holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (Management). Kirtan is passionate about mooting and international arbitration, having participated in a number of international and national moots, including the 25th Annual Willem C. Vis Moot (2018) and the 16th Annual Vis (East) Moot (2019), where his team placed as eight finalists.
		Kishor Dere Independent Dr. Kishor Dere is a lawyer based at New Delhi, India. He is also an ADR professional and a visiting faculty at various academic institutions. He serves as arbitrator and judge in various moot court competitions such as FDI Moot, Vis Moot, Stetson, Jessup and Foreign Investment Moot.
		Kitty Zheng Shearman & Sterling Hong Kong Senior Associate
		Kristen Hudson Dickinson Wright PLLC USA Commercial litigator and arbitrator
		Kun Duan HKIAC China 1
		Laura Edwards Independent USA Laura Edwards is a New York qualified attorney, based in Guangzhou, China. She formerly practiced in the International Arbitration team of White & Case LLP (based in both London and New York), where she specialized in commercial and construction disputes. She holds a First Class Law Degree from the University of Cambridge, and an LLM from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a Thouron Scholar.
		Lilit Nagapetyan Queen Mary University of London England Lilit is a dual-qualified solicitor and a chartered accountant, currently practicing at one of the leading litigation boutiques in London, and she has been involved in a wide range of litigation and arbitration disputes. She is also a Teaching Associate at the School of International Arbitration (Queen Mary University of London) where she pursues her PhD.
		Louise Parsons Bond University Australia Louise teaches law at Bond University in Australia where she is an Associate Professor. Louise holds a PhD in Law, and has a strong academic and practical background in commercial law. She has acted as an arbitrator in the Vis Moot since 2009, and has coached the Bond University team for the competition since 2009.
		Lucas Lau QED Chambers Hong Kong Barrister-at-Law LL.M. (Columbia) \| LL.M. (Corporate Law, UCL) \| LL.B. (Warwick) Lucas’ civil practice focuses on commercial disputes and personal injuries. Bolstered with two Masters degrees in corporate law, he acts for financial institutions and insurance companies to handle contractual and shareholders disputes, and advises on corporate governance. He also advises on medical negligence litigation and appears at Coroner’s Court to inquire into the causes of death. He is an arbitrator and mediator accredited by MCIArb and HKMAAL respectively.
		Luísa Quintão Justen Pereira Oliveira e Talamini Advogados Brazil Associate lawyer at Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini (São Paulo). Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb). Lecturer at Ibmec (LL.M. in Commercial Arbitration) and a Visiting Lecturer at PUC-SP (Specialization in Arbitration); at both institutions, on “Arbitration and Brazilian State entities”. Co-host of the series “Lex Arbitri: La Ley Local” on Arbitration Channel. Former NewGen CAM-CCBC Management Committee member (2019-2023). Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Law and International Economic Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo (PUC-SP). LL.M. from Duke University.
		Maeve Healy Campbell University School of Law USA Coach of the Campbell University School of Law Willem Vis team since 2022 and lawyer focused on business law/transactions and litigation.
		Maisam Moosa Ali Public Interest Law Centre Mr. Maisam completed his Bachelors in Shariah and Law (with honors) from Maldives National University and was called to the Maldivian Bar on February 2023. He has represented various clients in cases involving contractual disputes, corporate litigation, tortious claims and labor law. Maisam also works at Public Interest Law Centre, a pro-bono legal service providing legal assistance to anyone who cannot normally afford legal services. Maisam was also part of the first team from Maldives to participate in Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, representing Maldives National University in the years 2019-2020 (17th Vis- East Moot).
		Mandy Xu Dentons Hong Kong LLP Hong Kong Mandy Xu is an associate in Dentons’ Litigation & Dispute Resolution group in Hong Kong. Mandy focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, as well as regulatory investigation matters. Her experience spans a variety of areas, including litigation and arbitration involving breach of director’s duties, shareholders’ disputes, assets and debt recovery, contentious IP matters, and different types of contractual disputes.
		Manthan Nagpal Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas India Manthan is an associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in Delhi, India, specialising in commercial disputes and arbitration, along with experience in general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising investors and shareholders and resolving shareholders disputes.
		Manyedi Lieck Bucerius Law School Germany I studied law at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany and am now a PhD candidate there in international private law and work as a research assistant in arbitration and litigation. I participated in Vienna in the 28th edition of the moot and am now coaching the team of Bucerius Law School.
		Marcos Fontes Rolim Fontes Advogados Brazil More than 20 years devoted to the civil, commercial and corporate areas, with focus on local and international arbitration and complex litigation. Significant experience on M&A transactions as well. Has also appeared as expert witness before international tribunals, and Arbitrator under various Arbitration Centers and rules.
		Margarita Drobyshevskaia Russian Arbitration Center at Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration Russia Margarita is a Case Counsel at Russian Arbitration Center, which is the leading arbitral institution in the country. With experience in both domestic and international commercial arbitration, she manages a significant number of arbitration proceedings and participates in organizing events and other projects. She is currently a Ph.D. student at Lomonosov Moscow State University. Margarita participated in the Vis Moot as a mootie, coach, and arbitrator. Besides, she is a Core Team Coordinator at Moot Alumni Association. She is also a member of Steering Committee of Russian Women in Arbitration, initiative that aims to promote women leadership and gender equality.
		Maria Avram Tuca, Zbarcea & Associates Romania Maria is a practicing attorney, member of the Bucharest bar, specializing in international commercial arbitration. Maria holds a BA in Law from the University of Bucharest and an LLM in International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London. Maria participated in the 2017-2018 edition of the Willem C. Vis Competition, as one of the two oralists in Vienna representing the University of Bucharest, where the team reached the semifinals. Maria has been a coach of the University of Bucharest team since 2020.
		Maria Anna Cristina De Jesus CDRP LAW Philippines Atty. De Jesus specializes in Corporate law, regulatory compliance, taxation, and construction and procurement laws. Prior to entering the legal profession, she was involved in the retail trade business. As an extension of her corporate law practice, she advises on construction and procurement law issues. On the dispute resolution side, Ms. De Jesus is heavily involved in commercial arbitration and is a Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She also holds the position of corporate counsel at the Philippine Dealing System Holdings, Corp.,
		Maria Isabel Montes Finkelstein Advogados Brazil Maria Isabel is a Dispute Resolution Lawyer at Finkelstein Advogados, Brazil. She holds a LL.B. degree from University of São Paulo; an LL.M. degree, and a Business Law Certificate from UC Berkeley School of Law. Maria is also a former participant and coach at the Vis Moot. In her year as oralist, her team made it to the Round of 16 in Vienna (24th Vis Moot); and, as a coach, she saw her team reach the finals of the first virtual Vis East (17th Vis East Moot).
		Mariam Ramzy Khodeir&Partners law firm Egypt Mariam Amir is an Associate at one of the prominent law firms in Egypt Khodeir & Partners and who was an Ex-Vismooter in Vis Moot 2021 and former Arbitrator in Vis Premoot AlexUCRCICA.
		Mariel Dimsey HKIAC Hong Kong Dr. Mariel Dimsey is Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. Prior to joining the HKIAC, Mariel was a Partner at CMS and Co-Head of the global CMS International Arbitration Group. She has over 15 years’ experience acting as adviser and advocate in numerous international arbitrations. She also sits regularly as arbitrator and has experience as arbitrator under the HKIAC, ICC, KCAB, and DIS Rules, and in ad hoc disputes. She is a past co-chair of the HK45 Committee, and a member of the WILHK Advisory Board. She is consistently ranked in leading legal directories.
		Mark Baaske Goethe University Frankfurt am Main Germany Participant in the 28th Willem C. Vis and 18th Willem C. Vis East Moot Court. Coach of the Moot Team of Goethe University Frankfurt am Main.
		Martin Horák ROWAN LEGAL / Charles University Czech Republic Martin, a 2023 Charles University graduate, is a junior lawyer at Czech law firm ROWAN LEGAL. During his studies he participated in the Vis moot twice, attending competitions in both Vienna and Hong Kong. Currently, Martin is coaching the Charles University team for the second consecutive year.
		Maryam Krystyna Nechaieva MBH Advocates UAE Lawyer and Counsel in Arbitration and DIFC courts and legal consultant and advisor in local UAE jurisdiction. Holder of PHD degree and qualified as a lawyer, my working legal experience is from 2008. I am specialized is commercial law, litigation, commercial contracts. I also have experience in civil law, employment law, personal status law, real estate, IP and tax and criminal law and procedure.
		Mathias Goh Breakpoint LLC Singapore Mathias Goh is an experienced arbitration practitioner. He was part of the international arbitration team at Norton Rose Fulbright Singapore where he worked on several complex cross-border commercial disputes. He later took up a role in Hong Kong with the regional legal team of global brewing giant, Carlsberg where he assisted the group navigate its joint venture disputes in Asia, and later assumed a dual role as head of legal for Carlsberg’s operations in Hong Kong. He is currently Counsel with Breakpoint LLC, a Singapore law firm specialising in commercial dispute resolution and international arbitration.
		Maurice Kruchten University of Mannheim Germany Mr Kruchten is pursuing his studies at the University of Mannheim, specialising in commercial law. Following his active participation in the Vis Moot 2021/2022, Mr Kruchten seamlessly transitioned into the role of an arbitrator at Pre-Moots and training sessions. Through his internships within the legal field, Mr Kruchten tackled intricate legal issues. Additionally, as Vice President of Let's Promote Europe (LPE), Mr Kruchten spearheads the organisation and facilitation of large-scale simulations of the European legislative process.
		Max Joite CMS HASCHE SIGLE, HONG KONG LLP Germany Senior Associate with the CMS Hasche Sigle internatoinal arbitration group in Hong Kong
		Maximilian Wolters Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Germany Maximilian Wolters has participated in the 28th/18th Vis (East) Moot and is now coaching this years Humboldt University Vis Moot Team. He is a research assistant at the chair of Prof. Dr. Heike Schweitzer at Humboldt University Berlin.
		Megan Fanning A&L Goodbody LLP Ireland Megan Fanning is currently qualifying to be a Solicitor in the Republic of Ireland with Eversheds Sutherland. Megan has competed twice at the Vis Moot, first with University College Dublin (26th Vis) and again with City University of Hong Kong (27th Vis). Megan is the Coach of the University College Dublin team for the second year in a row.
		Michael Bond Bonds Chambers USA I have practiced law for over 45 years and now devote my time exclusively to arbitration of disputes.
		Michael Toscanelli University of Zurich (Coach) Switzerland Michael Toscanelli works as a research assistant and Vis Moot coach at the University of Zurich. He is also a part-time substitute judge at a district court in Switzerland. Before joining the University of Zurich, Michael worked as a trainee lawyer at a major Swiss law firm and as a court clerk at a district court. Michael is a Swiss qualified lawyer. He holds a Bachelor and Master of Law and Economics and a Master in International Management. During his studies, Michael spent exchange terms at the University of Texas in Austin, Bocconi University and the University of Geneva.
		Michelle Lai Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Hong Kong Michelle is an Associate at RPC's Hong Kong office in the Commercial Disputes team.
		Michelle Bains Clark Hill LLP Michelle L. Bains defends businesses and corporations involved in contract and product liability claims. She represents clients in wrongful death, transportation, web-use and privacy, and personal injury matters. Michelle competed in the 16th Vis East Moot Tournament in Hong Kong and in the first virtual 27th Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Tournament.
		Michelle L.Y. Wong Erik Shum's Chambers Hong Kong Michelle is a practising barrister in Hong Kong with a broad civil and criminal practice. She has appeared as an advocate in her own right and/or a led junior in the High Court, the District Court and the Magistrates’ Courts. During her studies, Michelle took part in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and was an oralist for The Chinese University of Hong Kong at the 17th Vis East Moot where her team won the moot and was awarded the Eric E. Bergsten Award. She returned as a student coach of the team in the following year.
		Miljana Bigovic DLA Piper Serbia Miljana Bigović is an Associate at DLA Piper based in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a graduate of Stockholm University (LL.M. in International Commercial Arbitration Law) and University of Novi Sad, passing her bar examination in Serbia in 2021. Miljana represents individual and corporate clients in international arbitration proceedings seated in Sweden and abroad. Prior to joining DLA Piper, Miljana worked at WilmerHale in London and as a research assistant at Stockholm University. Miljana also holds lectures on the constitution of arbitral tribunals within Stockholm University's summer school and has been coaching the award-winning Stockholm University's Vis Moot teams since 2019.
		Min Su Beijing Dacheng Law Offices, LLP (Kunming) China A bilingual energy and infrastructure lawyer, an exemplary track record in the full breadth of energy project financing and development, regulatory, M&A, JV, and construction.
		Ming Wai Lee The Judiciary, Hong Kong Hong Kong Since 2020, Mr. Lee have served as a Judicial Associate (General) in the Judiciary of Hong Kong and provided support to judges. His legal career commenced in 2014 when he qualified as a solicitor. Throughout his practice, Mr. Lee's experience focus was in civil litigation, particularly in the areas of matrimonial and personal injury. Notably, he has also had the privilege of representing prominent clients within the crypto market and assisting them in dealing with commercial litigation matters within the jurisdiction of Hong Kong.
		Minli Tang AllBright Law Offices China Dual qualified in mainland China and in New York State. Minli once was a Regional Representative of the International Chamber of Commerce Young Arbitration & ADR Forum (YAAF) and is now a committee member of the Beihai Asia International Arbitration Centre (BAIAC, Singapore), a supporting member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), and on the panel of arbitrators of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court and the Langfang Arbitration Commission. Minli has frequently represented and advised clients in arbitration under the AIAC, CIETAC, HKIAC, LCIA, ICC, SIAC rules and LMAA Terms.
		Mohammed Talib Pinsent Masons Hong Kong I am a construction and engineering specialist with experience of a wide range of construction, infrastructure and professional negligence disputes. I have a keen interest in public international law, international arbitration, risk management, renewable power and legal tech. I also advocate for the Mindful Business Charter as the best way to bust unnecessary stress in the business community.
		Moniruoth Meng J7 Partners Law Firm Cambodia An attorney-at-law, a member of a government institution, and a law lecturer.
		Monthol Uttabolyukol The Office of the Attorney General Thailand I work as the Assistant Secretary to the Deputy Attorney General of Thailand, and have an LLM in International Commercial Arbitration from Bucerius Law School in Germany. I have handled complex disputes and arbitrations in Thailand, some worth over 200 million USD. I have written two leagl books and many articles on arbitration and business law, and contributed to the field’s development. I am passionate about the law and uphold high ethical and professional standards.
		Moses Park Liberty Chambers Hong Kong Moses W. Park is a dispute resolution lawyer practicing as a barrister (trial advocate) based in Hong Kong. His practice mainly focuses on conduct and resolution of cross-border and international commercial arbitration and litigation. He has handled a broad spectrum of commercial work with an emphasis on civil fraud, asset- tracing/recovery, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards/judgments, professional negligence claims/disputes as well as shareholder disputes. He is well versed in the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards process in Hong Kong. His clients have included multi-national corporations and businesses as well as high and ultra-high net worth individuals.
		Mourad Megahed Shalakany Law Office Egypt I have a master's degree in comparative and common law from the University of Paris V Descartes. Furthermore, I have two LLBs from the University of Paris I Pantheon-Sorbonne. As such, I have an extensive academic background in both common and civil law. I am currently working in Shalakany Law Office in Egypt, where I mainly work on dispute resolution whether it be Arbitration or litigation
		Muhamad Faishal Sayap Malaikat Foundation Indonesia Spokesperson, Actor, Entrepreneur, Model, Humanitarian, Lawyer, Host, Influencer, Coach, Activist, Philanthropist. has more than 10 times experience as the youngest coach and judge in international moot court competition events in China, Malaysia, Russia, Austria, Hong Kong. Founded Charity foundation, has business in fashion brands, food, media. graduated from university with 1st Class Honours CumLaude, also awarded as The Most Recognizable Student, trained in CIARB United Kingdom regarding Arbitration ,also scholarship recipient. He had internships in several international top law firms, and become director in several law international organizations students. Invited as Speaker in several International Seminar and TV Show globallly
		MUZHGAN MIRMAST LAW OFFICE OF INTIZAR ALI Canada I am a Mediator and a law clerk in Toronto, Ontario. I have served as a Vis moot Coach and Arbitrator in Afghanistan, and I have participated in the Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong, as well as its pre-moot in Bahrain. Additionally, I am an LLM Candidate at the University of Toronto, expected to start in 2024.
		Najma Rizwan Tiruchelvam Associates Sri Lanka Najma, who is a an Attorney-at-Law in Sri Lanka is a past Vis mootie. She specializes in commercial and corporate law. She has experience in instructing law students in Sri Lanka on International Commercial Arbitration and the CISG, and organizing Vis pre-moots.
		NARANBULAG (Nara) KHUKHUU Anderson and Anderson LLP Mongolia Naranbulag Khukhuu (Nara) is Partner at Anderson & Anderson. Nara serves as an Arbitrator on the panels of Asian International Arbitration Court, Thailand Arbitration Centre, Mongolian Arbitration Centre and London Court of International Arbitration. Nara is ICC Court of Arbitration’s Young Arbitrator Forum Representative for North Asia. Nara is a Young Lawyer Scholar of International Bar Association (Sydney) and Young Lawyer Grantee of Inter-Pacific Bar Association (Dubai). She is Chair of International Law Committee of Mongolian Bar Association. Nara earned LLM from University of Illinois Chicago, USA (Fulbright scholar) and LLM from Queen Mary University of London, UK (Chevening scholar).
		Narmin Abdulova ROXCEL Holding GmbH Austria I am Narmin Abdulova, originally from Azerbaijan. I hold a master's degree in law in International Business Law. Currently, I am serving as Legal Counsel at ROXCEL Holding GmbH in Vienna, Austria. Prior to joining ROXCEL I worked as a Legal Trainee at the VIAC. During my academic journey, I obtained an opportunity to be a team member and oralist at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot representing Central European University. Since then, I also served as an arbitration at the Istanbul Pre-Moot, Arbitration Academy Pre-Moot. I am currently coaching Baku State University team.
		Nataliia Kotlenko Petrol Chilikov LLC Russia I participated in the 28th Vis Moot and since 2022 I am coaching my university's team. I currently work as a junior associate in the dispute resolution law firm specialising in the transnational disputes and arbitration.
		Nathaniel Lai Duxton Hill Chambers Singapore Nathaniel is an independent advocate at Duxton Hill Chambers in Singapore. Nathaniel has acted for clients in civil disputes and international arbitrations across a wide variety of subject matter and industries, including M&A, private equity and joint venture, civil fraud, sale of goods, life sciences and clinical research, technology and licensing, and corporate dissolution. In particular, Nathaniel has extensive experience litigating cases with a North Asian nexus, including China and Korea. Nathaniel also has broad experience in white-collar criminal litigation and regulatory investigations, having represented companies and individuals in matters involving regulators in Asia and globally.
		Navin G. Ahuja Moot Alumni Association Singapore Navin authored the book “Taming the Guerrilla in International Commercial Arbitration: Levelling the Playing Field”. He is appointed to the Presidential Panel of Arbitrators of the AIADR and an accredited tribunal secretary. Navin is the Co-President of the MAA. He has contributed to several publications on the CISG. Navin co-coached Vis moot teams to winning the best memorandum in Vis East, receiving Honourable Mentions in Vis East and Vis Vienna for the written memorandum and individual oralists, ranking fourth out of 147 teams in Vis East, and advancing to top 16 out of 364 teams in Vis Vienna.
		Neville Sarony KC SC Pi Chambers Hong Kong/England/Ireland/Nepal LLB(Hons) LSE (1963), Barrister, Gray's Inn (1964), Advocate Supreme Court of Nepal (1985), QC (1992), Recorder of the Crown Court of England & Wales (1992-2005), Barrister, King's Inns (Dublin)(2003) Fractional Professor (Tort) City University (2005-7),General Editor Hong Kong Tort Law, HKMAAL accredited General Mediator (2021) Specialist in Professional Negligence and Psychiatric Crime.
		Ngai Sum Esther Ho Sullivan & Cromwell (Hong Kong) LLP Hong Kong Corporate lawyer in Hong Kong. Participated in the Vis East and Vis Vienna in 2019 (16th Vis East / 26th Vis Vienna) as part of Chinese University of Hong Kong, coached CUHK in 2020 and been coaching a few times since then.
		Nicholas Turner Pinsent Masons Hong Kong Nicholas is a multi-jurisdictional lawyer specialising in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He has extensive experience advising clients on a range of projects across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Nicholas has advised clients in international commercial arbitration proceedings and alternative dispute resolution under the HKIAC, DIAC, ICC, SIAC, and QICC Rules. He has extensive practical knowledge of the construction industry gained through working for Main Contractors and Consultants as a quantity surveyor for 10 years prior to qualifying as a solicitor. Nicholas is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a past chairman of Ciarb East Asia Branch.
		Nicolas Avramov Freie Universität Berlin Germany Nicolas studied at Heidelberg and Oxford. After completing his First State Examination he became a Graduate Research Assistant for the Free University of Berlin. In this capacity, he pursues a doctoral thesis in arbitration and coaches the Vis Moot.
		Nikhil Jalan Federal & Company India I am a Dispute Resolution lawyer associated with Federal & Company, a Mumbai based boutique law firm with legacy areas of practice in complex real estate transactional work & dispute resolution. I had participated in the Vis East Moot 2021 which was conducted virtually and I arbitrated a few rounds during the Vis East Moot 2023. Being deeply passionate about International Arbitration, I am keen on being of service as an Arbitrator in this year's edition of the Vis East Moot as well.
		Nilakshi Srivastava Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas India Nilakshi Srivastava a legal practitioner and holds the position of associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, a prominent tier 1 law firm in India. Her expertise lie within the Technology and Arbitration team, where she concentrates on handling high-profile domestic/international construction arbitration along with other civil disputes. She graduated from National Law Institute University, Bhopal, which is ranked among the top 5 National Law Colleges in India. During her law school days, her team was the Semi-Finalist of 16th Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot and the Champion of 3rd AIAC-ICC Willem C. Vis Pre Moot, Kuala Lumpur.
		Niniane Denicke Bucerius Law School Germany I am a coach with the team from Bucerius Law School, Hamburg, Germany. During my studies, I focused on international trade and dispute resolution, in particular on arbitration.
		Nishel Boteju FJG de Saram, Attorneys-at-Law Sri Lanka Nishel is an Attorney at Law enrolled in the Bar of Sri Lanka. She is an Associate attached to the Dispute Resolution Team of F. J & G de Saram, Attorneys-at-Law, Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is an ADR enthusiast and was herself a Vis Mootie at the Vis (East) in 2019. She has continued to be a part of the vibrant Vis community by coaching several teams since and acting as an arbitrator at various Vis Pre-Moots. This year she joins the Moot as an International Coach to the Tajik National University.
		Olga Prokaeva Dénuo Russia Associate at Denuo (ex. DLA Piper Rus Limited) - corporate, M&A, international arbitration, IP&IT. LLM in civil and commercial law at Higher School of Economics (Saint Petersburg, Russia). 25th and 26th Willem C. Vis Moot participant, team Higher School of Economics - Saint Petersburg. Organizer and arbitrator of the DLA Piper Vis Pre-moot in Saint Petersburg (2019 and 2020), Vis Moot arbitrator (2023). Professional interests: M&A, international commercial and investment arbitration, venture capital, IT&IP.
		Omar Saleh Shalakany Law Office Egypt Omar graduated top in his class from Cairo University English Section and joined Shalakany as a fresh graduate. Omar works in Shalakany’s dispute resolution department and has been involved in various high-level commercial and investment arbitrations under the auspices of the Cairo Regional Center for International Commercial Arbitration, the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Omar has also worked on several litigation cases dealing with anti-trust, construction, commercial transaction, air & maritime, insurance and financial claims. Omar is currently involved in a number of domestic and international arbitration and litigation disputes.
		Paul Starr King & Wood Mallesons Hong Kong Partner, KWM
		Paul-A. Gélinas Independent Arbitrator France-Canada Born Canada 1944. Montreal (1969) and Paris (1978) Bars. Member of ICC Court of Arbitration (1974-1990) Chairman ICC Commission on Arbitration and Conciliation (1996-2001). Full time arbitrator.
		Pavan Swamy Deakin University Australia Pavan is the current Deakin Law School Vis coach; casual academic at Deakin Law School; Competition, Climate and Technology lawyer at MinterEllison and a pro bono lawyer with Justice Connect Homeless Law Clinic. Pavan is an ex-Vis mootie, having represented Deakin Law School at the 25th Vis Moot in Vienna. He has volunteered with multiple Vis teams, and returned as an arbitrator at the 20th Vis (East) Moot in Hong Kong. Pavan holds a first-class Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Neuroscience) from The University of Melbourne.
		Pedro Zelaya ZELAYA ETCHEGARAY & Co. Chile Pedro Zelaya obtained a Ph.D. in Civil Law from the University of Navarra, Spain, in 1992. Since 1993, he has been a Professor of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Chile. He has been a Visiting Scholar at the Oxford Law Faculty (1991) and also at Fordham Law School (NYC), during the years 2012-2013. He is on the roster of the 3 main arbitral institutions in Santiago de Chile. Also, he has been listed as an international arbitrator in various arbitral institutions in Latin America (Amcham Costa Rica; CAM Mexico, etc.)
		Peeyakorn Leankattava Ramkhamhaeng University/Shanghai jiao Tong Thailand I am a proactive law lecturer and a PhD in law student with extensive leadership experience in the legal field. My expertise covers lecturing, legal document drafting, research, and public speaking, primarily in Data Protection Law, Public International Law, and Moot Court. I've actively contributed as a coach and team member in renowned international law moot court competitions such as the Vis East Moot and FDI Moot. Notably, I secured first place and coached the winning team in Thailand's National Moot Court Competition (2018, 2022). Additionally, I hold the designation of a registered Young Arbitrator with the Thai Arbitration Institute.
		Peng HOU KING AND WOOD China Of counsel of King & Wood Mallesons seated in Beijing, post-doctoral Researcher and Lecturer of Renmin University School of Law, a young member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), director of China Society of Private International Law, practices in the field of domestic litigation and international arbitration, and published many academic papers in the pilot academic journals such as Law Review (WHU), International Arbitration (LCIA), Frontiers of Law (RUC).
		Per Kronwall DLA Piper Sweden I am partner-elect in the Litigation and Arbitration group at DLA Piper in Stockholm, Sweden.
		Percy Pui Shing Yung Nil Hong Kong Percy has earned LLMArbDR at the City University of Hong Kong. He is also FCIArb. Prior to that, he specialized in business development and marketing with various international law firms.
		Peter Neumann Neumann PC; Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution USA Peter Neumann, J.D., LL.M., FCIArb is an independent arbitrator and Adjunct Professor of Law at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. His institutional panel memberships include: HKIAC, SIAC, AAA, KCAB International, SHIAC, CIETAC, SCIA, HIAC and FINRA. Mr. Neumann has received over 20 arbitrator appointments and has over 25 years of corporate practice experience, primarily in China. He was previously a Shanghai - based partner of international law firms and Asia Pacific GC of a Fortune 500. He is professionally fluent Mandarin Chinese and has conducted a full arbitration (including award drafting) in Chinese.
		Petrica Iamandi UTCB Romania I am specialized in: Extension of time and affected labor productivity claims, Loss & Expense applications, adjudication drafting and management, legal & contract advice, quantity surveying services, in-house presentations on legal matters.
		Philipp Hanusch Baker McKenzie Hong Kong Philipp Hanusch is a Partner in Baker McKenzie’s International Arbitration Team in Hong Kong and a member of the Firm’s Asia-Pacific International Arbitration Steering Committee. Philipp specialises in international commercial arbitration with a focus on shareholder, joint venture and M&A disputes. He has represented parties in arbitrations under various rules, including the HKIAC Rules, ICC Rules, CIETAC Rules, ICDR Rules and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. He is on the HKIAC List of Arbitrators and a member of the ICC-HK Standing Committee on Arbitration and ADR. He has been repeatedly appointed as arbitrator under the ICC Rules and HKIAC Rules.
		Pierre Michel Genton PMG Ingénieurs-EconomistesConeiss Switzerland Arbitrator of ICC cases, list of arbitrators in Malaysia, Slovenia, Vienna and Swizterland
		Plato Cheung Baker & McKenzie Hong Kong Plato is a Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie with experience in commercial disputes, arbitration and contentious regulatory matters. He is qualified in Hong Kong, California and England & Wales.
		Pryderi Diebschlag Clyde & Co Hong Kong Pryderi is a counsel in Clyde & Co's dispute resolution group in Hong Kong, with particular expertise in international arbitration, including energy and commodities disputes, joint ventures and commercial fraud. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a co-chair of HK45, an executive committee member of the Hong Kong Maritime Law Association, accredited by the HKIAC to act as Tribunal Secretary in ad hoc and institutional arbitration, and an editorial assistant for one of Asia’s longest running legal journals, the Asian Dispute Review. This will be his fourth year arbitrating the Vis East Moot.
		Pui-Ki Emmanuelle Ta eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Hong Kong Ms Ta is the CEO of eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre. With over 15 years of experience in international arbitration and case management in Paris and Hong Kong, she has supervised hundreds of international arbitration cases in a wide range of jurisdictions and economic sectors. Prior to joining eBRAM, she served as Counsel of the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Asia Office based in Hong Kong, where she was responsible for managing the Asia Office team, including administration of Asia-related arbitration cases. She is qualified to practice at the Paris bar.
		qiao shasha China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission China
		Queenie Kwan Yee Cheung Clyde & Co Canada I am a practising solicitor studying LLM (Arb DR) at the moment.
		Rafael Roman Cruz Frasers Law Company Philippines Rafael Roman Cruz is a Philippine-qualified lawyer, with deep roots in the Vis Moot. Rafael competed at the 14th Vis East, where he captained the Ateneo de Manila team, which broke into the Vis East’s Top 16. Still active with the Vis East Moot and the MAA. in the moots that followed, Rafael has since returned as a coach for his alma mater, as well as an arbitrator. He is currently engaged by Frasers Law Company in Vietnam, where he focuses his practice on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
		Rajesh Sharma RMIT University Australia Associate Professor, RMIT University, Melbourne
		Raluca Papadima University of Bucharest/Campbell Professor Papadima has been continuously involved with the Willem Vis Moot since 2003, first as a student, and then as an arbitrator and a coach. She holds Master degrees in Corporate Law from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas and Harvard Law School, as well as a PhD in Business Law from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas and the University of Bucharest. She has been teaching since 2012 a variety of courses, including International Arbitration, Commercial Law, Contract Law, and Corporate/Business Law (French, Romanian and American).
		Raluca Rusu Filip&Co. Romania M&A specialized lawyer
		Raoul Sievers Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Germany My name is Raoul Sievers and I am a trainee lawyer/research assistant in the dispute resolution team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Berlin/Frankfurt with a focus on commercial arbitration. I participated in the 29th/19th Vis Moot Court and am currently involved in this year’s competition as one of four coaches of the Humboldt University team.
		Raphael Reiss University of Cologne Germany I participated in the Vis Moot for the University of Tübingen in 2018/2019 and stayed on as a student coach for the Tübingen team in 2019/2020. I finished my German first state exam in 2022 as the first of 810 graduates and completed the MJur program at the University of Oxford. I am currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Cologne with Professor Berger, where I am researching various aspects of ADR, the focal point of my research being mediation and arbitration. My research interests lie in private law, especially commercial law, conflict of laws and ADR.
		Renee Shike MinterEllison Australia Renee is a law graduate from Queensland, Australia. Renee competed in Vis East in 2019, placing in the top 32 teams, and coached a team the following year. In 2021, Renee competed in the Jessup Moot where their team placed in the top 16 teams globally and received 25th best memorials. Renee has a huge appreciation for how mooting shaped their University experience, and hopes to contribute to other students’ mooting journeys.
		Revantha Sinnetamby Self employed Australia Revantha Sinnetamby is an In house counsel admitted to practice in Victoria, Australia who has worked in several jurisdictions. He is a Fellow of the CIARB and the AIADR and is a CEDR Accredited Mediator.
		Richard Poon Oldham, Li & Nie Hong Kong Richard is a dually qualified lawyer in Hong Kong and New York, a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Fellow of CIArb (FCIArb), and an Accredited Mediator of HKMAAL. His work focuses on international arbitration, commercial litigation, construction and insolvency. He has sat as arbitrators for various international mooting competitions for years. He is the Honorary Secretary of the CIArb East Asia Young Member Group.
		Rishabh Chopra Vahura India Rishabh is a lawyer and MBA, deeply invested in the business aspect of professional services. He is a Partner at Vahura, leading the expansion into CFO-focused services with expertise in tax and finance recruitment and also contributes as a Director at Counselect, driving new initiatives. Previously he worked as a Joint Partner at Lakshmikumaran & Sridhran and began his career at Amarchand Mangaldas as a corporate and M&A lawyer. Educated at National Law University, Jodhpur (LLB) and a top India B-school (Executive MBA), Rishabh has been a regular arbitrator for the Moot since 2015, after first participating in 2006.
		Rizki Karim KarimSyah Law Firm Indonesia Rizki Karim is a lawyer from KarimSyah Law Firm, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is also the co-founder of Indonesia Young Arbitration Community, who has hosted the last 2 Indonesian Vis Pre-Moot. He participated the Vis Moot in 2014, and has been a coach for a number of universities in Indonesia ever since.
		Ronald Sum Baker & McKenzie Hong Kong Ronald Sum is a Partner in Baker McKenzie Hong Kong and a member of the Firm's Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in all areas of dispute resolution, specializing in China related matters, cross border disputes, complex commercial disputes, regulatory bodies investigations, sports related disputes, transportation (maritime, aviation, road and rail), international trade, insurance and reinsurance including export credit insurance, product liability and product recall, including arbitration, litigation, mediation and investigations. Ronald is qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong, England and Wales, Australia and GBA. He is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
		Ruohan Zhang China University of Political Science and Law China Oralist for the 2023 Vis Vienna. Honor-mentioned advocate for the FDI Moot 2023 Asia-Pacific Round.
		Ryan Mellske Flex Arbitri PLLC USA Ryan Mellske is the Founder of Flex Arbitri PLLC in Washington, DC. He is also a Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University School of Law. Ryan's practice, teaching, and scholarship focus on the international arbitration of commercial, investment, and inter-State disputes. Ryan is the co-author of The International Arbitration Rulebook. He has acted as an arbitrator in several international arbitration moots, in both English and Spanish. www.flexarbitri.com
		Saeid ZOGHI ASGHARPOUR University of Tehran Iran It's Saeid, 25, an International Commercial Law LLM student at the University of Tehran. I'm also a Legal Representative of the University of Tehran before local courts. Before becoming a law student, I became a Basketball Official (Referee) in 2013 holding a national refereeing certificate. I participated in the 27th Vienna Vis Moot and was awarded an honorable mention oralist in the 10th Middle East Vis pre-moot. In 2021, I participated in the 6th Tehran Regional Arbitration Center Nation-wide Moot Competition and finally, our team ranked first in Oral Arguments. I'm interested in Commercial Law, Contract Law, and Sports Law.
		Sahadev Khatry Fieldfisher LLP Germany Sahadev Khatrz, a Partner at Kanunalaya Inc., a law firm based in Nepal, holds a LLM in Finance Law from Germany and has gained valuble experience at major international law firms. He has advised many international firms and companies on cross-border matters and has worked with the World Bank and IFC to prepare legal reports. He has participated in numerous moot arbitration competitions and coached teams from every university in Nepal. He has acted as a Judge in different moot court competitions.
		Sameer Thakur Peter & Kim Korea South Sameer Thakur is an associate at Peter & Kim. His practice involves both commerical and investor-state disputes where he acts as counsel for corporations and soverign states.
		Samuel Leung Cornerstone Chambers Hong Kong Samuel Yee Ching Leung is a Barrister in HKSAR. He received his LLM in International Commercial Law (Distinction) from University College London (UCL) and JD (Dean’s List) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He was formerly a Judicial Assistant of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal and an editor of the UCL Journal of Law and Jurisprudence. He represented UCL and CUHK in the Vis Moots respectively, and was a Consultant of the CUHK Vis Moot team. Apart from being awarded various moot prizes, he also has the experience in judging several international and regional mooting competitions.
		Samuel Kuo Independent Taiwan Samuel is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), currently pursuing the Fellowship with a scholarship. He holds, inter alia, an LLB from the University of York. Samuel possesses a wide range of legal research, writing and editing experience, and he is an oral and written advocacy coach. Samuel is also a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (commonly known as the Royal Society of the Arts) (FRSA). He is fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin, having lived across four continents. Samuel has assisted matters related to international arbitration and insolvency.
		Saniza Othman Family and Castle Limited Hong Kong Lawyer by training with a multifaceted legal career in London and Hong Kong. Saniza manages a portfolio of real estate and work in the area of alternative dispute resolution. Saniza is passionate about giving back to the community in the areas of arts and culture, education and business chamber activities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/saniza/
		Sanjana Sachdev Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, New Delhi India Sanjana is an India-qualified lawyer and currently an Associate with the Dispute Resolution Practise of Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, New Delhi, having experience in matters pertaining to food laws, consumer laws, domestic and international arbitration, construction arbitration, insolvency disputes and various other civil and contractual disputes. Sanjana has participated in various domestic and international moot court competitions including the prestigious IBA ICC Moot and the 29th Vis Moot. She is a core team member of the Moot Alumni Association (MAA) and CyberArb and is now actively associated with the Vis Moot Community as an Arbitrator and Coach.
		Sara Migliorini University of Macau Macau Dr. Sara Migliorini is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau. Before joining the University of Macau, Prof. Sara held the position at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL), the Universities of Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne, London (International Programs), Lausanne and Florence. Prof. Sara holds a Ph.D. from the EUI and a Master’s degree (summa cum laude) from the University of Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne. Prof. Sara is admitted to practice law in France and practiced in a law firm specializing in international litigation and arbitration in Paris.
		Sarthak Raj CTIL, Department of Commerce India Sarthak Raj was born in India and grew up bilingual. He is currently a Trade & Investment Lawyer at the Department of Commerce, India. Previously he worked with the Construction Arbitration Team at MRP Advisory, Dubai, UAE . Prior to his journey as an arbitrator he has participated and judged several moot court competitions, viz. JESSUP, FDI Moot, STETSON IEMCC, etc.
		Semen Sysuev Denuo Russia Alumni of the National Research University Higher School of Economics St Petersburg`s branch. Associate in Tax Group of Denuo Legal Services International (ex DLA Piper). Coach of the Vis East Moot team.
		Sergey Lysov MZS (Monastyrsky, Zyuba, Stepanov & partners) Russia For the last 12 years Sergey represents clients in international commercial disputes (arbitration & foreign litigation proceedings) and acts as an arbitrator. Sergey is recognised by the international legal directory Best Lawyers (“International Arbitration” and “Litigation”) and by top Russian directory “Pravo.ru – 300” as leading individual in “Commercial Litigation (high market)” and “International arbitration” categories. Sergey is included in the Guide to Next Generation of Russian Arbitrators In 2020 Sergey has been listed among top 10 young arbitration practitioners by the Russian Arbitration Association. Sergey teaches Dispute Resolution Higher School of Economics and Foreign Trade Academy.
		Seung Chong None Hong Kong Seung Chong MCIArb, MSc in Taxation (Oxon), LLM (King's College, London), LLB (Buckingham) is an Independent Arbitrator. He has over thirty years’ experience advising on complex cross-border Corporate and Commercial transactions. He was a partner at White & Case, and has been based in London, Beijing and Hong Kong. He is the author of "The Law and Practice of Mergers & Acquisitions in the People's Republic of China" published by the Oxford University Press. He is a PhD Candidate at Maastricht University researching on the arbitration of international tax disputes.
		Shahla Ali University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law Hong Kong Shahla Ali is Professor of Law and Associate Dean (International) at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law and Director of the LLM Program in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Her work centers on questions of governance, development and cross-border dispute resolution in the Asia Pacific region. She serves as a bilingual arbitrator (English/Chinese) with CIETAC, HKIAC, KCAB and SIAC.
		Shakhzoda Tuychieva Tashkent State University of Law Uzbekistan Shakhzoda Tuychieva is a law graduate from Uzbekistan (Central Asia) and a former LL.M. student from Penn State Law (LL.M. '2022). Currently, she is pursuing her SJD Degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, writing her dissertation on the legitimacy of investment treaty arbitration. Shakhzoda serves as an Associate at local top tier 1 law firm - Kosta Legal. Moreover, she is a 2023 ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Fellow and Teaching Assistant for a Professor at Cornell Law School.
		Shanna Yan Beijing Jingshi Law firm Senior Partner China Shanna Yan is a qualified lawyer with 15 years experience in China.She had achieved master degree in the university of Success in UK,majoring in International Commercial Law. She primarily focus on litigation and international arbitration cases, and has conducted in-depth studies of various international arbitraion rules such as CISG, UNCITRAL model law, UNCITRAL arbitration rules, NYC,etc.She serves as an Arbitrator and a counsel in BIAC,APIAC,SIAC and CIETAC. Additionally, She serves as a member of CIArb,East Asia Branch (MCIArb ) ,HK45 and ICCA. She also has the expeience in judging international mooting competitions as an arbitrator.
		Shelby Kost Balyasny Asset Management L.P. USA Former Vis East Participant; Current Loyola University Chicago School of Law Coach; Corporate Attorney.
		Sherly Gunawan Singapore International Arbitration Centre Singapore Prior to joining SIAC as Deputy Counsel, Sherly practiced law at the Jakarta office of international law firms, where she primarily focussed on litigation and arbitration in the construction sector. Sherly read law at the University of Surabaya, Indonesia with full scholarships and graduated summa cum laude. She also obtained an MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King’s College London as a Chevening scholar, in which she passed with Distinction and received the Society of Construction Law award for the best dissertation. Sherly is admitted to the Indonesian bar and is a Fellow candidate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
		Shilin Huang Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Singapore Shilin Huang, formerly a partner at K&L Gates LLP in Taipei since 2008, recently transitioned to Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP in Singapore. With extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration, he serves as counsel in proceedings administered by organizations such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration, the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), the Milan Arbitration Commission, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), and the Chinese Arbitration Association (CAA). Additionally, he currently serves as a Member of the ICC Court of Arbitration, fulfilling duties under the ICC’s arbitration rules.
		Shivani Gupta None India Law faculty with 4 years of experience in the teaching of law subjects
		Shreya Shukla Anand and Anand India Advocate and Legal Consultant having demonstrated practice of working in legal service industry specializing in IPR, Commercial Laws, Contracts, Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation. I look for opportunities to explore novel and challenging domains whilst utilizing my skills and knowledge for the betterment of the organization that I with. Additionally, I have strong analytical, drafting and management skills, flair for research and an eye for detail.
		Shuo Zhang Guantao Law Firm China Zhang Shuo is a senior counsel of Guantao Law Firm. Prior to this, Zhang Shuo was the Head of Risk Control Department of a well-known international investment group, the legal director of a cross-border asset management company, and practiced as a lawyer in Jun He Law Offices in the early days of her career. After over a decade of practicing law, Zhang Shuo is good at providing comprehensive legal services on general corporate, risk control and DR/ADR advices based on the needs of domestic and foreign clients. Her rich professional experience have been recognized by clients at home and abroad.
		Shyikh Mahdi Shyikh Mahdi & Associates Bangladesh Shyikh Mahdi, ACIArb, is an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He advises local and international clients on corporate, commercial, and finance disputes in litigation and arbitration proceedings in Bangladesh. He holds an LL.M. from Queen Mary University of London and was called to the English Bar as a Barrister (unregistered) by the Hon'ble Society of Lincoln's Inn.
		Sian Knight King & Wood Mallesons Hong Kong Sian is a Professional Support Lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons \| Solicitor \| Disputes \|FCIArb \| CEDR Accredited Mediator
		Sicen Hu Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre China Sicen is a Counsel at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). She has been managing over 100 arbitration cases in English or Chinese under various HKIAC rules, and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. She has also acted as tribunal secretary in a number of international arbitrations. Sicen is currently serving as a member of the HK45 Committee.
		Siddharth Sachar Pankaj Sachar & Advocates India I am a multi-faceted litigator having independent practice in Delhi. I have handled legal matters in the field of commercial litigation, arbitration, corporate and civil law. I have experience in domestic and international arbitration and has conducted arbitration proceedings against private parties and government enterprises. I have extensive experience in advising and representing clients with respect to disputes involving work contracts, tenders etc. I am also an ardent writer and has co-authored various papers and one of my papers on Law of the Sea and Privacy” is published in the book titled “Issue and Challenges of Public International Law” by Universal.
		Siyuan Chen Singapore Management University Singapore Professor specialising in procedure and evidence; Vis and Vis East judge since 2011; director of SMU's moots programme
		Sochanmalisphoung Vannavuth Tilleke &Gibbins Cambodia Vannavuth Sochanmalisphoung is a distinguished member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Sochanmalisphoung earned her LLB from the Royal University of Law and Economics, and dual master’s degrees in global politics from Ateneo De Manila University and law & settlement of disputes from the UN Mandated University for Peace . As an associate at Tilleke & Gibbins (Cambodia), Sochanmalisphoung provides invaluable assistance and advice to both domestic and international clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial issues. Her expertise encompasses corporate affairs licensing, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, technology, franchising, employment, IP, and real estate.
		Stefan Schmierer Ravenscroft & Schmierer Hong Kong Mr Schmierer has lived and worked in Hong Kong since 2009. He is the only German lawyer admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong that permanently resides in Hong Kong. In 2017, Mr. Schmierer was appointed as Solicitor in Hong Kong Mr. Schmierer founded Ravenscroft & Schmierer in 2020 to provide services to his clients with boutique high-end commercial, tax and corporate litigation advice. He is leading Ravenscroft & Schmierer as Managing Partner. Besides legal advice, Mr. Schmierer is also offering services such as business tax advice, Company Secretarial Services, accounting and auditing.
		Stephen Chan Charles Russell Speechlys Hong Kong Stephen is an international arbitration lawyer experienced in a broad range of commercial disputes across a range of sectors including private wealth, financial services and technology. He is experienced in many of the world's leading arbitral seats including HKIAC, SIAC and ICC. Stephen is also a committee member of the Law Society of Hong Kong's Arbitration Committee. Stephen speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin. He is admitted to practise in Hong Kong and is qualified as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
		Stephen Hong Private Practice Hong Kong Arbitrator, was a Vis Mooter in 2002
		Sui-Hang Hui Sidley Austin Hong Kong SUI-HANG HUI’s practice focuses on international arbitration and dispute resolution. He has broad experience advising on general commercial matters, including proceedings conducted under the ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL rules, as well as before the Hong Kong courts and tribunals. Prior to joining Sidley, Sui-Hang was a Judicial Assistant at the Court of Final Appeal, the highest appellate court in Hong Kong.
		Susan WINTERMUTH China EU School of Law Germany Practiced law for close to 20 years; then have been teaching law for close to 20 years.
		Suyash Tripathi Supreme Court of India India Suyash Tripathi is an Advocate, with his work primarily focused in the Supreme Court of India. His practice areas include Intellectual Property Law, Arbitration, Criminal Law, Armed Forces Law, Child Rights Law and NDPS Act. Notably, as a Judge, he has adjudicated several national and international Moot Court, Mediation, Client Counselling and Trial Advocacy Competitions, including AIAC-APC Pre Moot, 21st Vis East Moot, IBA-ICC International Criminal Law Moot Court Competition, Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, NALSAR-Justice B.R. Sawhny National Moot Court Competition, Amity International Moot Court Competition, INADR International Mediation Tournament and NLIU-CAM International Negotiation Competition.
		Swastika Pradhan Kathmandu University School of Law Nepal Swastika Pradhan, an Associate at Arch Legal Services, is a former participant and coach at the Vis East Moot. She recently cleared her bar exams and has a double degree of Business Management and Law (BBM.LLB) from Kathmandu University, Nepal.
		Sylvia Tee Ashurst Hong Kong Sylvia is a tri-qualified, bilingual commercial arbitration and litigation practitioner who has acted in cases involving a variety of industries, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional proceedings in the financial services, infrastructure and resources sectors. Sylvia is recognised as a specialist in the field of international arbitration. Besides having advised on and acted in arbitration proceedings conducted under a variety of procedural rules, Sylvia has also been a regional director at the ICC and worked on Singapore’s 2012 amendment of its International Arbitration Act. She is regularly invited to speak on arbitration-related topics in conferences around the world.
		Tatiana Chupakhina Kutafin Moscow State Law University Russia A legal practitioner, primarily in the sphere of corporate law / M&A. A former Vis Mootie and an acting coach of one of the Russian teams.
		Tayebeh Saheb Tarbiat Modares University Iran My name is Tayebah Saheb ( she/ her) , and I am the dean of the law faculty at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. I teach multiple courses, such as international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration, intellectual property and cybersecurity law. I conduct research in various legal areas, such as artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and international commercial law. I am attorney at law and additionally, I sit on the domestic board of the Tehran Regional Arbitration Center (TRAC), and I have served as an arbitrator in numerous commercial arbitration cases. I also provide consultation on investment arbitration matters.
		Tejas Hinder Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas India Mr. Tejas Hinder is a Legal Assocaite at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Bengaluru Office). He has done the VIS East Moot, representing the National Law Institute University, Bhopal in 2022.
		THOMAS WALSH CLIFFORD CHANCE Hong Kong Arbitration lawyer at Clifford Chance in Hong Kong.
		Thomas Nip Tower Chambers Hong Kong Barrister
		Thomas Yeon 18LC Hong Kong Thomas is a barrister at 18LC with a broad civil and arbitration practice. Please visit https://18lc.com/people/thomas-yeon/ for more details on his professional practice and profile.
		Thomas Law Ibrachina Brazil POS doctorate at University of São Paulo PHD in Commercial Law at Pontifical Catholic University President of the National Coordination of Brazil and China Relations of the Brazilian Bar Association
		Timothy Hill Arbitra Hong Kong Tim is an arbitrator and mediator based in Hong Kong. He is a former member of the Council of the HKIAC and Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch).
		Timothy Ellam KC McCarthy Tétrault LLP Canada Timothy St. John Ellam, KC, FCIArb is a partner in our litigation and arbitration practices in Calgary and London and is Co-Chair of the firm’s International Arbitration Practice Group. He is recognized as a leading arbitration counsel and litigator in numerous directories. He is also a Solicitor Advocate in the Law Society of England and Wales and holds Rights of Audience in the Higher Courts. He is an IBA Fellow in International Legal Practice; a distinction granted by the International Bar Association and the College of Law of England and Wales. Tim was appointed Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) in 2014.
		Tino Wasner University of Mannheim Germany Tino Wasner is a fifth-year law student at the University of Mannheim. After representing the University of Mannheim as a mootie in the 20th Willem C. Vis East Arbitration Moot, he has now switched sides and is one of the coaches for this year's team.
		Tom Christopher Pröstler CMS Germany Tom acts in international arbitration proceedings under all major arbitration rules, with a special focus on large infrastructure and plant construction projects and technology related disputes. A further specialty of his practice are conflicts between western and Asian parties. In addition, he also has strong expertise in development, distribution, corporate, and post-M&A matters and also acts before state courts, in ADR-proceedings and as arbitrator. In 2016, Tom helped open CMS' Hong Kong office and now divides his time between Berlin and Hong Kong. He is a visiting lecturer at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and regularly publishes on arbitration related topics.
		Toni Deskoski University SS Cyril and Methodius North macedonia Prof. dr. sc. TONI DESKOSKI, Head of the Institute for International Law and International Relations, University Ss Cyril and Methoudius Skopje, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” of Skopje, Full Professor of Private International Law and International Commercial Arbitration since 2015. Educated at the University Ss Cyril and Methodius in Skopje. Former Vice President of the Permanent Arbitration Court attached to the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia (2011-2016).
		Troy Zhaoyi Song Herbert Smith Freehills Hong Kong Troy Song is an associate at Herbert Smith Freehills. His practices cover international arbitration, litigation and investigations, with experience in complex disputes involving investment banks, commercial banks, private equity funds, state-owned enterprises and high net worth individuals. He has multidisciplinary expertise in the digital asset and fintech sector, and is one of the lead associates of the firm's Emerging Technology Group. Troy obtained his LLB degree from Fudan University, before completing common law courses in London and Hong Kong. He is qualified in Hong Kong and holds the PRC legal qualification certificate (non-practising).
		Udit Seth Seth Law Chambers India Udit Seth is an advocate appearing before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and Arbitration Tribunals. He practices in arbitration, commercial and policy policy litigation. He has assisted the Attorney General of India, Solicitor General of India and other Senior Advocates in several sensitive cases. He has immensely contributed to the jurisprudence of Arbitration Law in India. He completed his primary law degree from India in 2014. From 2019 - 2020, he took a sabbatical to pursue a course in 'Investment Treaty and Arbitration' from the University of Cambridge, LL.M in International and Comparative Law from UC Berkeley.
		Ulrich G. Schroeter University of Basel Switzerland Ulrich Schroeter is a Professor of Law at the University of Basel (Switzerland). Ulrich was educated at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg (Germany) and the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). He received a Doctor iuris from the Free University Berlin. Ulrich has published significantly on the topics of international trade law, arbitration, commercial law and financial markets regulation, and has received awards for both his research and his teaching. A significant part of his research deals with the 1980 Vienna Sales Convention (CISG) and he is a member of the CISG Advisory Council. Ulrich’s works have been cited by courts worldwide.
		Ushan Premaratne Meritus Law LLC Singapore Ushan enjoys a broad-based international arbitration and litigation practice. He regularly appears in commercial arbitrations relating to shareholder, private equity / venture capital investments and joint venture disputes and is frequently instructed to act in arbitration-related litigation before the Singapore Court. He offers experience handling cases governed by SIAC, ICC, AIAC, AAA, HKIAC and CAS rules
		Vaibhav Choudhary YHprum Legal India Vaibhav is a Founder & Managing Partner at YHprum Legal. He heads firm Dispute Resolution team. Prior to this he also worked with HMJ Dipak Misra, former Chief Justice of India, at the Chamber of Gopal Jain, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court. Since 2015, Vaibhav is working as an Independent Legal Counsel before the Supreme Court, High Court of Delhi, Delhi District Courts and Tribunals. Vaibhav attended National Law University, Punjab and completed his B.A.,LL.B(Hons.) degree with specialization in Business and Intellectual Property Laws.
		Valeria Dubeshka Sorainen law firm Belarus Experienced dispute resolution lawyer with focus on international arbitration and commercial law, practicing since 2016 in GAR100 law firm. I have participated in resolving complex international disputes in the international trade and construction fields under ICC, CIETAC, SIAC, SCC, RAC, VIAC and IAC at the BelCCI Rules. I also act as tribunal secretary and mentor interns and legal assistants in arbitration team.
		Vanessa Duff Charles Russell Speechlys Hong Kong I am a specialist family/divorce lawyer qualified in Hong Kong and in England & Wales. I am also a native French speaker and a Mental Health First Aider. I have over 15 years of experience in advising on all aspects of family law and issues which arise from the breakdown of a relationship, including divorce, financial arrangements, and separation, and arrangements regarding children. I grew up, and was educated in Belgium, and subsequently studied in London (Kings College) and Paris (Sorbonne - Paris I). I lived and worked in London until 2019 when I moved to Hong Kong.
		Vasco De Jesus Rodrigues VJR Consulting Brazil Professor of International Law in Brazil and Legal Consultant in International Law.
		Vera He ICC International Court of Arbitration China Vera is responsible for marketing and strategic development of ICC Dispute Resolution Services in North Asia region.
		Veronica Lockyer HKT Limited Hong Kong Ms Veronica LOCKYER was appointed as the Head of Group Regulatory Affairs for PCCW Group in January 2018. She is responsible for facilitating the group companies to meet their business goals by interacting with relevant government entities, engaging with the Government on policy matters and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations and laws. Prior to joining HKT in 2013 as Vice President, Regulatory Compliance, she spent 15 years working in international law firms in London, Brussels and Shanghai where she focused on competition, commercial, consumer and market regulatory issues.
		Victoria Khandrimaylo Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC) Hong Kong Victoria is Counsel in HKIAC’s arbitration team. Prior to joining HKIAC, Victoria worked for three years at a leading international law firm in Moscow, practicing in the areas of arbitration, corporate and real estate transactions.
		Vinusha Fernandez Attorney General's Department Sri Lanka/ Moot Court Bench Sri Lanka Vinusha Fernandez is an Attorney-at-Law at the Attorney General's Department of Sri Lanka. Having participated in the Willem C. Vis East Moot in 2019 she continued to pursue her passion for commercial law and arbitration by obtaining a Diploma in Commercial Arbitration and has been coaching and instructing teams for moot court competitions in the field of arbitration ever since. She also has experience in the field of research by working closely with Justices of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. Her field of legal interests include finance & commercial law and the development of ADR.
		Vishal Singhal Bar Council of India India Mr. Vishal Singhal is an independent practitioner with demonstrated experience of 3+ years based out in New Delhi, India practising before the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Delhi, District Courts and Tribunals in Delhi. His interest lies in Criminal Laws, Constitutional Laws, White Collar Crimes and Arbitration Laws. He has contributed research articles in various journals and also presented them. He was an ardent mooter and had participated in various National and International Moot Court Competitions as a coach/mentor. Further, he has also adjudicated some of the prestigious domestic and international moot court competitions.
		Vitaliy Kosovych University of Notre Dame Ukraine Vis Arbitrator, Vis Team Coach, Vis Moot Court Participant, Vis East Moot Court Participant, participated in 16 Vis Pre-Moots, Lviv Vis Pre-Moot Organizer.
		Vitória Emilia Santiago Pastro Self-employed Brazil Master student in International Law at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil (UFSC). Lawyer in Brazil since 2021. Graduated at the UFSC (2021). Participated at the XXVIII Willem C. Vis Moot (2020/21) as a member of the Federal University of Santa Catarina's team, and currently coaches the team since 2021.
		Vivek Sharma Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas India Practicing disputes in arbitration law, commercial law and IPR. Have appeared and been part of domestic arbitration, High Court of Bombay, Company Tribunal and Consumer Courts.
		Vladimir Kostsov HSE University; Sirota & Partners Russia Vladimir is a graduate of Harvard Law School, Russian Private Law Research Center and HSE University. Vladimir participated in the Vis Moot in 2018, when his moot court team was the first in Russian history to win in Vienna. Currently, Vladimir combines his academic career with that of a practicing lawyer. He is a lecturer at HSE University where he teaches international arbitration and international law. He is also a practising lawyer with experience in both commercial and investment arbitration matters, as well as litigation. Since 2019, Vladimir coaches the HSE University’s successful Vis Moot team and arbitrates student competitions.
		Wibke Weigl CMS Hasche Sigle LLP Germany Wibke Weigl represents clients in contentious proceedings, with a focus on arbitration proceedings. She acts as party representative or secretary of the tribunal in international arbitration proceedings under many major arbitration rules, in particular ICC, SCC, DIS, and HKIAC, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. She is also trained as a mediator in Hong Kong. She has coached five Vis Moot teams and has been arbitrating in the Vis Moot since 2012.
		Wilfred Ho White & Case HK I am a partner at White & Case Hong Kong that focuses on international arbitration and litigation.
		William Leung William KW Leung & Co Hong Kong Mr. William Leung, the founder and principal of William KW Leung & Co (www.jwlw.com) in Hong Kong, has been a practicing solicitor in Hong Kong since 1988. In 2016, he was granted the status of Solicitor Advocate, having higher rights of audience to appear and make submissions in any higher courts in Hong Kong. He has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of London and a Master in Economic Law degree from Peking University. He is also a Fellow with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and a panel arbitrator of various international arbitral organizations.
		Wilson Lui University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Wilson Lui is Pre-Doctoral Fellow and part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong. He is Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, and a Chartered Linguist. He holds an MPhil from the University of Oxford and an LLM from the University of Cambridge. Wilson's publications include more than 15 books, book chapters, and journal articles with reputable academic publishers. He is a frequent (invited) speaker at international conferences and seminars. He designs and teaches courses for undergraduates and postgraduates, and serves as journal editor and moot judge.
		Wilson Wang Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP USA Mr. Wang is an Associate at the Litigation department of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in New York. He focuses on international arbitration and complex international disputes. He has represented Chinese and multinational companies in HKIAC, AAA, and CIETAC arbitral proceedings and pre-arbitration procedures concerning disputes in connection with put options and project development, intellectual property licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and other cross-border transactions. Mr. Wang also advises clients with respect to Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) compliance and investigations, as well as applicable anti-corruption laws and other compliance areas.
		Wing So Rede Chambers Hong Kong Wing has a focus on international arbitration and cross-border litigation. He is most frequently instructed in commercial and investment cases involving PRC SOEs and/or entities from Russia, Ukraine, or other CIS Countries. Prior to joining the Hong Kong Bar, Wing has been a full-time legal academic around the globe since 2010, including at Oxford, New Delhi, Luxembourg, Moscow, Kazan, Beijing, and Hong Kong. He is currently a Distinguished Professor at the China University of Political Science & Law, and a foreign legal expert of the PRC Ministry of Science & Technology. He is a co-editor of "Friston on Costs", and also an arbitrator.
		Winnie Wat ICC Hong Kong Ms Wat is the Deputy Counsel of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong, she is a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and a CEDR accredited mediator. Prior to the ICC, Ms Wat worked as an international arbitration lawyer at an international firm handling commercial, aviation and construction arbitration. She also assisted in the research work of the Third-Party Arbitration Funding Subcommittee of the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission.
		Xi YE Guangdong Mingsi Law Firm China Ms.Ye is a Chinese licensed lawyer and focuses her practice on dispute resolution, investment & financing, and other commercial transactions. She is experienced in handling various litigation/arbitration cases as well. Ms. Ye has worked with clients in various sectors, including PE，VC，maritime-related, etc. Prior to joining Mingsi Law Firm, Ms.Ye worked with the top AMC, taking charge of the whole process of the asset management, the disposal of non-performing assets of which cooperate with banks, AMC and other financial institutions.
		Xin Zhang ICC Hong Kong I am Counsel at the ICC Secretariat’s team in Hong Kong. I am an attorney qualified to practice law in PRC and California. I was trained with Freshfields in Paris and Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing, and worked as in-house counsel for a US NGO before joining the ICC. I hold a law degree from China University of Political Science and Law and University of Oxford.
		Xiyu HE The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Mr. HE, Xiyu is currently a J.D. student at the University of Hong Kong. He has obtained an LL.B. degree at East China University of Political Science and Law. As a former mooter and student coach, Mr. HE has won Champion and Best Oralist at the 18th CIETAC Cup, and advanced to the Sixteenth Final of the 19th Vis East with the highest ranking amonst the participating teams. Mr. HE has interned at Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the International Arbitration Team of Arnold&Porter, where he has gained practical experience of arbitration cases. Mr. HE holds PRC legal qualification.
		Xuefei Li China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission PRC Ms. Xuefei Li has been working in the field of arbitration for 9 years. Now she is acting as the Executive of Brand Operation and Senior Case Manager of CIETAC. Ms. Li has rich theoretical knowledge and practical experience in arbitration. She has managed hundreds of arbitration cases, which include the sales of goods, finance and construction etc. She is also a member of the organizing committee of CIETAC Cup and member of Editorial Board of Annual Report on International Arbitration of Intellectual Property Rights in China by CIETAC.
		Yan ZHENG Global Law Office (Beijing) China ZHENG Yan is a PRC licensed lawyer from Beijing Global Law Office and once worked at Beijing Junhe Law Firm. she mainly focuses on Dispute Resolution and Compliance areas. She is very experienced in handling various litigation/arbitration cases, representing the state-owned enterprises, private enterprises and foreign-funded enterprises in finance, real estate, automobile manufacture, etc. She is also an expert in Compliance Investigation on many large security companies, regarding with the verification of affiliated transaction scope, commission sale of financial products, rectification of new regulations, etc.
		Yashraj Samant Supreme Court of India India Yashraj is an advocate appearing before the Supreme Court of India, specializing in dispute resolution & commercial law. At present, he is an Advocate at the Chambers of Mr. Rajshekhar Rao (SA/KC). He has previously worked as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Supreme Court and has also worked as an Associate at Advani & Co. A Co-Chair of the Conferences & Events Team at the Moot Alumni Association, he is a former ‘Vis Mootie’. He is an alumnus of QMUL (U.K.) and NLU Mumbai (India). He is the Co-Editor of two books, 'Specialized Arbitration' & 'Commercial Arbitration' published by Thomson Reuters in 2021.
		Yashwant Sanjenbam Moot Memoirs India Dynamic and driven young lawyer with a passion for international arbitration. Equipped with a curious legal mind and a deep appreciation of global legal intricacies particularly in cross-border commercial disputes and investor-state conflicts. Constantly delving into the latest developments in international law and always ready to broaden my expertise and contribute to the evolution of this dynamic field.
		Yi-Shun Teoh Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) Hong Kong Yi-Shun's practice focuses on international arbitration, commercial litigation and regulatory investigations and enforcement. He has represented private equity, financial services, insurers and high net worth individual clients in Hong Kong litigation proceedings and international arbitrations under the leading institutional rules (including ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC and UNCITRAL) seated in Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Beijing, Shenzhen and Jakarta. Yi-Shun is a Solicitor Advocate in Hong Kong and triple-qualified in Hong Kong, England and Wales and New South Wales (Australia), having previously been based in Singapore, London and Sydney.
		Yin Cheung Kasper Fan Plowman Chambers Hong Kong Barrister-at-law, previously participated in various Vis Moot competitions as member and coach, oralist for winning team of the Vis East in 2019-2020.
		Yinsheng Qu HKIAC Hong Kong Yinsheng is Counsel at HKIAC's arbitration team, where she manages arbitration cases in English and Chinese and serves as tribunal secretary in high-profile international arbitrations. Prior to joining HKIAC, Yinsheng has worked at the European Court of Human Rights and Harvard International Human Rights Clinic. She has also competed in Jessup Moot Court Competition 2020 and won the Alona E. Evans Award in the international round.
		Yiwen (Wenny) Huang Shanghai Arbitration Commission China Wenny Huang is currently the Head of International Partnership and Arbitration Development for Shanghai Arbitration Commission
		Yizhen Lang CITIC Securities Company Limited China I am currently an in-house counsel at China's biggest investment bank, CITICS, specialized in dispute resolution relating to investment bank business, cross-border business, and human resources. I was the coach and team member of the Vis team of the University of International Business and Economics in 2021-2023, during which we advanced to round of 64 twice in Vienna Vis Moot, and round of 16 once in Vis East, breaking the record for Mainland Chinese teams. I was the arbitrator for the 21st CIATEC Cup. I have a master's degree in International Law.
		Yog Upadhyay Liverpool John Moores University England Senior lecturer in construction law
		Yu-Hsuan Lin Taiwan Bar Association Hong Kong Yu-Hsuan has seven years of experience as a practicing lawyer in Taiwan, participating in more than one hundred cases. Most of her work involves dispute resolution, especially litigation and mediation, and corporate or/and individual legal counseling. Yu-Hsuan obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree (2012, LLB) from National Taiwan University (NTU). She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), the Young International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), ArbitralWomen, and HKIAC HK45.
		Yuriy Netrusov Neil Kaplan Arbitration Disputes Australia I am an international lawyer specialising in commercial arbitration, commercial litigation and cross-border disputes. I studied law in Ukraine, the USA and Australia. I am a practising Victorian lawyer who is also admitted as a Jurist in Ukraine.
		Yuxuan Wang Beijing Jiaotong University China Yuxuan Wang is an Associate Professor at Beijing Jiaotong University, China. She holds an LLM from University of California, Berkeley, and a PhD from Shandong University. Professor Wang writes and teaches in the areas of contract law, corporate law, comparative law, and law-and-economics. She is the author of “The Boilerplate Trap: Standard Form Contract Regulation Theory and Its Improvement in the Era of Consumption” (CUPL Press, 2022). She practices law at Qiancheng LLP in Beijing.
		ZHENG HAN JIN MAO LAW FIRM China Partner of JIN MAO LAW FIRM Council Member of China Academy of Arbitration Law Member of Arbitration Committee of Shanghai Bar Association (committee member of Practice Guide) Member of IBA, IPBA and CIArb, penal arbitrator of multiple institutions. Member of the British Bar Council Training Scheme (BCTS, 2012) for Chinese Lawyers and was working with Stephen Moriarty QC (the mentor) who is the head of British Commercial Bar Council. Member of the Talent Pool (1st batch) of Chinese Leading lawyers in Foreign Related Matters (established by the Chinese Department of Justice and All China Lawyers Association)
		Zhijin (Donna) Huang International Chamber of Commerce China Dr. Huang is in charge of business development for ICC Arbitration and ADR services in North Asia. With a rich background encompassing roles as a law professor, counsel, legal expert, and consultant at esteemed institutions including a Chinese University, MOFCOM, and a prominent law firm, as well as her tenure with ICC, she brings extensive expertise to the field. Dr. Huang is a prolific author with over 40 publications on arbitration, international trade law, and investment arbitration. Holding qualifications as a lawyer in the PRC, she also serves as an arbitrator in numerous cases.
		Zoe Dong Hogan Lovells Hong Kong Zoe Dong is a senior associate in Hogan Lovells’ International Arbitration group in Hong Kong. Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Zoe completed her training with a leading litigation law firm in rotations across Hong Kong, Beijing and London. Zoe has experience working on high-value, complex and multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation, and on internal investigation and regulatory enforcement and compliance matters. Zoe holds the Certificate of Legal Professional Qualification of the People’s Republic of China, and is admitted to practice as a solicitor in Hong Kong and England & Wales.

OUR ARBITRATORS

(Stella) Jia Hu

Career gap

Hong Kong

Aaron Tan

Drew & Napier LLC

Singapore

Abdalla ElHussiney

Backer McKenzie

Egypt

Abdulmalik Altamimi

Alfaisal University

Saudi Arabia

Abhinav Chahar

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

India

Abhishek Jain

NA

India

Adam Samuel

University of Westminister

England

Adela Mao

Tower Chambers

Hong Kong

Aditya Kurian

O'Melveny & Myers

HONG KONG

Adly Zulfadhly Zulkefly

Adly Zulkefly & Co.

Malaysia

Adrian König

University of Tübingen

Germany

Ahmed Khalil

Shouib Law Firm / Junior Associate

Egypt

Aiman Abid

Fatima Jinnah Women University

Pakistan

Aishath Suma Ilyas

Maldives Moot Court Society

Maldives

Alan Kah Kit Leong

Alan Leong SC's Chambers

Hong Kong

Albert T. da Rosa

Raymond Siu & Lawyers

Hong Kong

Alefiyah Shipchandler

HKIAC

Hong Kong

Alex Chan

Paul Hastings

Hong Kong

Alex Ye

Withers

Hong Kong

Alex Zheng Wei

W&H Law Firm

China

Alexander Lyamport

Stonebridge Legal (ex - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Russia)

Russia

Alexander Tunstall

Carnival Corporation

Hong Kong

Alexander Popelyuk

Lidings

Russia

Alexander v. Reden

AvR Legal

Germany

Alexander Trunk

Institute of East European Law of Kiel University

Germany

Alexandru Köber

University of Bucharest

Romania

Alexey Anischenko