OUR ARBITRATORS
Aabha DangolCorporate Lawyers' Chambers Pvt. ltd.NepalBased in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aabha Dangol is an advocate who graduated from Kathmandu University with a Bachelor of Business Management and Law degree. She represented her university at the 21st Vis East Moot and is currently an Associate at Corporate Lawyers' Chambers Pvt. Ltd., specializing in corporate law. | ||
Abhishek VarshneyIFTM UniversityIndiaAs a legal researcher, I am passionate about developing a deep understanding of the legal system and how it impacts individuals and society as a whole. Through my coursework and internships, I have honed my analytical and research skills, as well as my ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner. In addition to my legal coursework, I am also committed to staying up-to-date on current legal trends and developments. I am an active member of various legal organizations and attend conferences and seminars to expand my knowledge and network with other legal professionals. | ||
![]() | Adam SamuelUniversity of WestministerEnglandArbitrator, writer, lawyer's lawyer with a particular expertise in financial services. | |
Adrian LaiDes Voeux ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Adrian is a practising barrister, arbitrator, accredited mediator and certified public accountant. He sits as arbitrator – sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator or presiding arbitrator – in international commercial arbitrations conducted under various rules including those of HKIAC, CIETAC, ICC and UNCITRAL. He is named on the panels of many arbitral bodies. In addition to international commercial arbitrations, he has also participated in investor-State arbitrations and State-to-State arbitrations. Adrian is a designated national correspondent of China to the UNCITRAL, reporting on the Hong Kong SAR’s implementation of the New York Convention and the UNCITRAL Model Law (as adopted in the Arbitration Ordinance). | ||
![]() | Adrian LeeTransperfectHong Kong S.A.R.Adrian leads the TransPerfect Legal team Hong Kong with added oversight of China and Singapore. Through their hard work and efforts, the Hong Kong team is proud to be Chambers Ranked Band 1 for Litigation Support; and have been instructed on a number of matters in region, ranging from litigation, arbitration and both regulatory/internal investigations. | |
Afaq Ur RahmanOffice of Attorney General for PakistanPakistanI'm Afaq Ur Rahman, and my journey in the legal world began with an undergraduate degree in Legal Studies. I've had the privilege of participating in the prestigious Vis Moot Vienna, where I honed my legal skills, engaged with global legal issues, and connected with legal experts from around the world. Currently, I'm coaching a Vis Moot team NUST, passing on my knowledge and experience to the next generation of legal professionals. My passion for law drives me to excel and inspire others in this complex and dynamic field. | ||
![]() | Ahmed KhalilElsewedy Electric / Junior AssociateEgyptAhmed Khalil, Junior Corporate Associate, 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. | |
Aigul ChikanayevaAdilet High Law School, Caspian University, AlmatyHong Kong S.A.R.My name is Aigul Chikanayeva. I am a Senior Lecturer at Adilet Law School in Caspian University, Almaty, Kazakstan. The subjects I teach are International Trade Law and Private International Law. I am also, a licensed Notary in Kazakhstan with more than ten years of experience in the law sphere. Currently, I am based in Hong Kong. | ||
Aitizaz AsherQuaid-i-Azam University, IslamabadPakistanAitizaz Asher is a Pakistani-qualified lawyer, specializing in civil and commercial matters. He has a rich professional experience, having served as a Judicial Associate at the Supreme Court of Pakistan and as a Research Associate at the National Assembly Secretariat of Pakistan. Aitizaz has represented his university in the 19th Vis East Moot. His prowess in advocacy was recognized with an Honorable Mention for Best Claimant Oralist at the 12th Middle East ICA Vis Pre-Moot in Bahrain. | ||
![]() | Ajar RabANR LAW LLPIndiaProf (Dr) Ajar Rab is an advocate, arbitrator, author, and professor, specializing in international arbitration, corporate transactions, and commercial litigation. As the founding partner of ANR LAW LLP, Dehradun, he has been involved in high-stakes arbitrations and litigations, particularly in energy disputes, EPC contracts, and infrastructure disputes. He has collaborated with ministries, government bodies, and policy institutes. | |
![]() | Alan Kah Kit LeongAlan Leong SC's ChambersHong KongAlan 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. | |
![]() | Alefiyah ShipchandlerHKIACHong KongI am an India qualified lawyer and currently working as a 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. | |
![]() | Alena ZharkovaDenuoRussiaAlena Zharkova is a lawyer specialising in corporate law, M&A and arbitration, with previous experience in litigation, real estate and construction. She works with multi-jurisdictional clients operating in the pharmaceutical, shipping, manufacturing and other sectors on a range of corporate, contractual, regulatory and sanctions issues, including advising on M&A transactions, group restructurings and day-to-day operations. Alena holds the LLM in Civil and Commercial Proceedings. She participated in Vis Moot three times (in both offline and online formats) and is now coaching a participating team for the second time. | |
![]() | Alex YeWithersHong KongMr. 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 ChanPaul HastingsHong KongI work as a solicitor in Hong Kong and a member of the CIArb, London branch. | |
![]() | Alex Zheng WeiEast & Concord PartnersChinaAlex 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 E&C, Alex worked at leading PRC law firms 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 KorobeinikovBaker McKenzieKazakhstanAlexander Korobeinikov is a partner at the Kazakhstan office of Baker McKenzie. He specializes in dispute resolution, energy and natural resources, and antitrust and competition issues. Alexander has wide experience participating in litigation in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Central Asia, as well as in international arbitration cases in accordance with the arbitration rules of the ICAC, UNCITRAL, ICC, SCC, LCIA and other arbitration institutions, as both a party counsel and arbitrator. | |
Alexander v. RedenAvR LegalGermanyI 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 von KeudellCMS Hongkong/University of PassauGermanyAlexander studied law in Germany and finished his studies in 2021. Afterwards he went through a two year mandatory job training with stations at the regional court, with a prosecutor and at different law firms including the dispute resolution team of CMS Hong Kong. Currently, Alexander is working as a research assistant at the University of Passau where he is also pursuing a PhD in international arbitration. He has participated in the Moot as a team member and has been coaching several times. | |
![]() | Alexander TunstallCarnival CorporationHong KongI 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 TrunkInstitute of East European Law of Kiel UniversityGermanyDirector 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 KöberUniversity of BucharestRomaniaLawyer in Bucharest, coach of the University of Bucharest team | |
Alexey KarchiomovEPAM Law OfficesRussiaAlexey Karchiomov is an expert focused on maritime, shipping and transport law, as well as international trade and customs regulations. The international ranking The Legal 500 2021 recommends Alexey as “Next Generation Partner” in the category of transport law, noticing his “readiness to provide assistance at any time”, as well as “quick response to inquiries, clear and understandable recommendations and the ability to offer several solutions to problems". The international rankings Best Lawyers 2021 recommends Alexey as an expert in the field of customs law. | ||
Alexey AnischenkoAnischenko LaptevBelarusPartner at Anischenko Laptev Member of VIAC International Advisory Board, Chairman of the ESG Committee, Board member at Chamber of Arbitrators Arbitrator, Mediator | ||
Alexis LiuAnker innovations technology co ltdChinaAlexis Liu, Senior Legal Manager at Anker Innovations, 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 WangPinsent MasonsHong KongAlice 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 ToSelf employedHong KongI 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 VermaInstitute of Legal Research , GLA UNIVERSITYProf. Alok 's working includes currently as A. Dean (Law) GLA University, Mathura and founding senior Professor of Law in Amity University, Noida. He has various publications. He is associated in the capacity of advisor as well as editorial team member with numerous National and International Law Journals. He has been invited as a guest/expert by various reputed Govt. and private institutions to talk on various legal and allied issues. He has also presented more than 50 research papers in International and national conferences across the country. He has organised several National and International Moot Court, competitions. | ||
![]() | Alok KumarCounsel At Supreme Court Of India,New DelhiIndiaInstructed 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. Acted for and advised clients across business sectors, including, but not limited to, financial services, construction and real estate. Broad experience in dealing with complex shareholder disputes (unfair prejudice and oppression/mismanagement matters). | |
![]() | Alvin SinO'MELVENYHong KongAlvin Sin is a counsel in O’Melveny’s International Disputes and Arbitration Practice. He dedicates his practice to corporate, commercial and regulatory disputes. Alvin represents clients in arbitration, litigation, regulatory matters as well as other white-collar and corporate investigations across Asia. His clients include financial services institutions, professional groups and multinational corporations. | |
Amod K. DalelaDalela & Dalela, Law OfficesIndiaHe is a Science Graduate from Meerut University; Law Graduate; and Postgraduate in Social Work, and LLM in Cyber Laws, besides Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws ; Cyber Forensic Analyst (Plus) and Certified Ethical Hacker from EC-Council. He has obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Alternate Dispute Resolution from Indian Law Institute, New Delhi and also LL.M in Cyber Laws. He is currently practicing as an Advocate and has conducted both on-line and off-0line Arbitrations. He has participated in various National as well as International moot competitions, including vis moots. | ||
Anastasia ZonovaSamoylov Law Firm, Moscow State UniversityRussiaParticipant of 29th and 30th Vismoot, coach of one of the russian teams during 31st and 32d Vismoot. Participant of FDI Moot (Top 2 speakers for Respondent). Currently an associate in dispute resolution practice in russian law firm. | ||
Anastasiia GalevaEPAM Law OfficesRussiaAnastasiia Galeva provides legal assistance to Russian and international companies in the field of foreign economic activity, maritime and transport law. Anastasiia’s projects include: - Representation of Russian and foreign companies in state cours and arbitration proceedings; - Development of strategies for organizing the import and export of goods, taking into account customs legislation and established restrictive measures; - Advising on issues of parallel imports and tariff regulation measures; - Risk assessment of conducting foreign trade activities from the point of view of the current legal regulation. | ||
Andrew JeffriesJeffries ArbitrationAustraliaAndrew has some 35 years of arbitration experience spanning the Globe gained with Allen & Overy until 2011 and now as an independent arbitrator. | ||
Andrew Burr16 Marina One ChambersUnited KingdomAdjudicator, arbitrator and barrister, specialising in construction dispute avoidance and resolution for over 40 years; long-standing arbitrator and coach for Vis Moot teams. | ||
Andrew ChinGallantHong Kong S.A.R.I have been practising in the field of international arbitration for more than 15 years. While I do mainly counsel work, I do sit from time to time as arbitrator. I am on the list of arbitrators of the HKIAC, SHIAC, AIAC and BVI Arbitration Centre. | ||
![]() | Andrew Rigden GreenStephenson HarwoodHong KongAndrew has been practising arbitration at Stephenson Harwood in both London and Hong Kong for over 20 years. | |
![]() | Andrey GorlenkoIvanyan&PartnersRussiaPartner, Head of International Disputes at Iranian&Partners. Andrey is a an experienced expert in the field of arbitration in Russia, with vast experience in international disputes. For his 10+ years in private practice, Andrey has specialised in complex commercial and corporate disputes in Russia and abroad, representing clients in domestic litigation and arbitration and international arbitration, and has also advised in connection with disputes in foreign jurisdictions. Since 2016, he has headed the Russian Arbitration Centre (RAC) at the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration. | |
![]() | Andrius BambalasAdvokato profesinė bendrija LITIGOLithuaniaLater | |
Angela ZhangICC International Court of ArbitrationHong KongAngela is a Deputy Counsel at the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s Hong Kong office. She is admitted in New York and holds a law degree from King’s College London and an LL.M. in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the National University of Singapore. Prior to joining the ICC, Angela worked with law firms in Singapore and on a social enterprise she co-founded. | ||
ANGELA MITA - BACIUBAR ASSOCIATION of IASIRomaniaANGELA MITA – BACIU, PhD Professor of Law, IASI, Romania, Attorney at law, the Bar Association of IASI, Romania, 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, Mediator, email: [email protected] tel/fax +40.0232 217 355 Mobile telephone +40 722 304 301 | ||
![]() | Angus MacinnisStevensVuaran Lawyers/Australain Catholic UniversityAustraliaArbitrators gonna arbitrate | |
Anish De Silvathe Moot Court Bench, Sri LankaSri LankaI'm an Attorney-at-Law practicing in Sri Lanka, my areas of practice include Arbitration and Commercial litigation. | ||
![]() | Ankit SinghANR Law LLPIndiaAnkit Singh is a Senior Associate at ANR Law LLP, Dehradun and Special Counsel, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. He was also a visiting Faculty in NMIMS Bangalore. His practice includes arbitration and litigation in EPC, shareholder’s dispute, partnership disputes, medical negligence, consumer contracts and energy infrastructure and generation. During his time at law school, he participated in various national and international moot court competitions. He has also designed and assisted in preparing the course curriculum for an undergraduate and post graduate law programme for the law schools. | |
![]() | Ankit JainCalifornia Creative Solutions incIndiaAnkit Jainis a seasoned legal counsel with over 11 years of experience, having worked at global companies like Accenture, Oracle, and Sutherland. Specializing in corporate law, contract negotiations, and compliance, he brings a strong global perspective to his legal practice. His expertise spans regulatory issues, risk management, and cross-border legal matters, making him a trusted advisor for navigating complex legal challenges in international business. | |
![]() | Ann Clarice OpinionFlorete Law OfficePhilippinesFilipina Lawyer | |
Anna RyazanovaKutafin Moscow State Law UniversityRussiaMs. Anna Ryazanova holds a PhD in Private Law from Kutafin Moscow Staw Law University. In 2019 Anna was awarded an Honarable Mention as the Best Individual Oralist of the 26th Vis Moot (Vienna); the team advanced to the top-32 in Vienna. Currently Anna works as an in-house counsel at a major Russian holding company, specialized in corporate and regulatory law issues; and also coaches the team of Kutafin Moscow Staw Law University. Anna has experience in international dispute resolution (DLA Piper) and construction law (Rostec). | ||
![]() | Anna TrishkinaVerba LegalRussiaMy name is Anna Trishkina, I am working in the field of international dispute resolution at the Russian law firm VERBA LEGAL. I am working with international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration. I am also interested in the protection of human rights within the framework of international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration and the protection of human rights in the European Court of Human Rights as well. I finished the bachelor's degree at the Higher School of Economics and am currently studying at the Law of International Trade and Dispute Resolution master's programme in the second year. | |
![]() | Anna AvdulovaIvanyan & PartnersRussiaAnna Avdulova is an Associate at Ivanyan & Partners law firm and specializes in international arbitration and public international law. She has experience representing the respondent state in the UNCLOS arbitration and major investment treaty cases. She has also advised clients in relation to commercial arbitration proceedings and disputes in foreign jurisdictions. Anna holds an LLM (IADR) degree from 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 MatthewQueensland University of TechnologyAustraliaDr Matthew has extensive expertise in corporate and commercial law. Anne is a Senior Lecturer at QUT Law School and Chair of the UNCITRAL National Coordination Committee, Australia's Expert Advisory Committee on Working Group I: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Anne has consultancies with Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Lawyers and the Attorney General’s Department, Canberra. Anne teaches postgraduate and undergraduate programs in international commercial arbitration, international commercial law and finance, corporate law and the regulation of artificial intelligence and robots. | |
![]() | Anne WangN/AEnglandAnne Wang is an Australian qualified lawyer and Secretary of the Moot Alumni Association. She has worked in Sydney, Hong Kong and London, and has experience in international arbitration as counsel, tribunal secretary and at an arbitral institution. She is a graduate of the University of New South Wales and the University of Oxford. While undertaking an LLB exchange at Stockholm University, she participated in the 27th Vis Moot and has subsequently participated in the moot as an arbitrator. | |
![]() | Anne-Sarah MALEVILLEGeorgetown University Law CenterUSALL.M. Candidate at Georgetown University Law Center, specialized in International Arbitration. Founder of the Arbitration Event Tracker initiative. | |
![]() | Anny WongAlphaSmart World LimitedHong KongFCIArb An independent Arbitrator that became a Fellow after participated in the first CIArb Diploma of International Commercial Arbitration class in HK in 2006. | |
![]() | Anson LoReynolds Porter ChamberlainHong KongI 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 and auditors) and their insurers. | |
![]() | Anthony DaimsisUniversity of Ottawa / Littleton ChambersCanadaProf. Daimsis teaches Contracts and Torts law, International Sales law, International Commercial Arbitration, ADR and legal writing. He also supervises the common law Jessup, Vis and FDI moot teams and serves as the faculty's moot program director. He has advised South Asian countries in the area of Foreign investment and investment treaties. Prof. Daimsis is called to the Ontario Bar (Barrister and Solicitor). He is an associate door tenant at Littleton Chambers (London, England) and Education Chair for the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Canada Branch. | |
![]() | Anthony Edsel Conrad TupazGorriceta Africa Cauton & SaavedraLaw & Technology Leader | Top 100 Lawyer in the Philippines | Advancing Responsible Innovation in AI, Privacy and Cybersecurity | CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO 27001. Lecturer on Arbitration (UNCITRAL). Senior Partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra. Heads Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiatives and Special Projects (Infrastructure). Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts. B.A. Economics (Honors Program, cum laude; ranked 1st in academic standing in economics.). J.D. (St. Thomas More Awardee; Second Honors) from the Ateneo de Manila University. Managing Technical Editor of the Harvard Human Rights Journal (vol. 22). | |
Anubhav VermaPowergrid Corporation of IndiaIndiaLegal Advisor at one of the largest electrical utility in Asia, Powergrid Corporation of India (A Government of India undertaking). Have handled very high stake arbitration matters in the government sector. Passionate about arbitration law and contract law. | ||
ARASH IZADIIzadi Law OfficeIranArash Izadi is a senior attorney, arbitrator, and professor specializing in international arbitration and private international law. He holds an LLB, LLM, and PhD from Xiamen University and a postdoctoral fellowship from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Since 2011, Dr. Izadi has provided legal services between Iran and China, focusing on arbitration and dispute resolution. He is the founder of Izadi Law Firm and serves as the head of the Mediation Committee of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Izadi has also judged at the CIETA Moot Arbitration and Frankfurt Moot on Investment. | ||
Aria CheungPantheon ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Aria T.C. Cheung (章子晴) is a junior barrister who was called to the Hong Kong bar in 2022. Aria is developing a wide practice in civil and criminal work, with an interest in developing a specialty in ADR. She is a native speaker of Cantonese and English, and is also fluent in Mandarin. She is able to conduct cases in both Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and in English. | ||
![]() | Arijit SanyalSkywards LawIndiaArijit is an Attorney qualified in India and works as an Associate with the International Disputes Team, Skywards Law, New Delhi. Arijit has participated in the Vis East and Vis Vienna where his team had received the Hon’ble Mention for the Claimant Memorandum. Arijit is currently the Vice Chair for Webinars at the Core Team of the Moot Alumni Association. | |
Arthur YanGrandall Zimmern Law FirmHong Kong S.A.R.Arthur Yan is a partner in the dispute resolution department of Grandall Zimmern Law Firm. Arthur’s practice covers both commercial and private disputes, particularly those with of a cross-border nature. Arthur regularly advises on shareholders litigations, asset tracing and recovery, and general commercial disputes. Drawing on his background in psychology, Arthur has particular expertise in tackling difficult negotiations. Arthur is not afraid of thinking out of the box and breaking new grounds in coming up with solutions for difficult situations. | ||
Arvin Paolo CortezCortez Villanueva San Pedro Law OfficesPhilippinesAtty. Arvin Paolo D. Cortez is the Managing Partner of Cortez Villanueva San Pedro Law Offices, a boutique full-service firm based in Quezon City, Philippines, with satellite offices in Naga City, Camarines Sur, and Cebu City. He is also a part-time lecturer of Public International Law, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, and Property Law at the University of Caloocan City and the Ateneo de Naga University. As a lawyer, Atty. Cortez specializes in Litigation and Dispute Resolution and has appeared in various local and overseas arbitrations and in cases involving the recognition of foreign arbitral awards in Philippine courts. | ||
![]() | Asha HemrajaniNTU/VCTSingaporeAsha 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. | |
![]() | Athena Cheung601 Dina HouseHong Kong S.A.R.BSc (Notts), MRes (Imperial), JD, PCLL (CUHK) Barrister-at-law (Hong Kong) | |
![]() | Atta ChiuLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceHong KongAtta obtained her Bachelor of Laws and PCLL at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and is currently pursuing her Masters of Laws at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She participated in the 29th edition of the Vis Moot, representing CUHK as an oralist and was a student coach of the team in the 30th edition of the competition. She is an incoming Trainee Solicitor and will be joining Bird & Bird’s Hong Kong office upon graduation. | |
![]() | Barry WongBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPChinaBarry is a Senior Associate in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (Hong Kong office) specialising in construction and engineering claims and disputes in Asia, particularly in infrastructure and real estate development projects. He has experience in complex international arbitration as well as commercial litigation in all levels of the Courts of the HKSAR. His practice covers various technical construction issues, including claims relating to EOT, loss and expense, delay and disruption, variations, defects, design, change in scope of work and LADs. Barry is admitted as a solicitor in both England and Wales and Hong Kong. | |
Beibei ZhangShandong UniversityChinaBeibei Zhang is an Associate Professor at Shandong University Law School. She earned her doctoral degree from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and master's degrees from China University of Political Science and Law in China and Stockholm University in Sweden, in addition to her bachelor's degree in law from Southwest University of Political Science & Law. She has published a book with Springer and has authored articles in English as the first or sole author in journals such as the Journal of International Arbitration, Journal of World Trade, Journal of International Dispute Settlement, Hong Kong Law Journal, etc. | ||
![]() | Benjamin HaywardMonash UniversityAustraliaDr Hayward is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Law and Taxation at the Monash Business School, Monash University. Dr Hayward regularly researches and publishes in the private international law, international sales law, and international commercial arbitration fields, earned his PhD in law from Monash University, and previously participated as a team member and oralist at the 3rd Vis (East) Moot. | |
Benson FanWongPartnership LLPSingaporeHello! I'm a newly-qualified lawyer who discovered a passion for arbitration and litigation in law school. I enjoyed the thrill of cross-examining witnesses, crafting novel arguments, and honing my skills of persuasion at the highest level in law school (including at Vis Vienna), and am fortunate to be able to bring that into my career. Now, I aspire to give back to the mooting community by sharing my experiences in practice and my passion with juniors, and hope to be able to be inspire new the new generation of lawyers and legal practitioners! | ||
Bernardo CartoniIndependent Lawyer and ArbitratorItalyBernardo Cartoni, FCIArb is a triple qualified lawyer (Italian and Polish Bar and Solicitor Advocate in England); he is a member of several arbitral institutions spanned all over the world. Bernardo has also written some papers on arbitration-related issues (some among the latest ones are about: a) Third Party Funding in Hong Kong and Singapore; b) Witness Preparation; c) Belt and Road Initiative and Dispute Resolution; d) Arbitrator’s bias between Halliburton and Sun Yang). He is also a CIArb Faculty member. He focuses on international disputes (arbitration and litigation) regarding commercial trade, M&A, IP rights, construction, sports and maritime law. | ||
![]() | Bernice ShangPinsent MasonsHong Kong S.A.R.Bernice’s practice focuses on contentious legal work on construction and civil engineering projects. She has assisted in high value local and international arbitrations, and defended contractors in health and safety prosecutions. Bernice holds a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration and is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators. | |
Bin HUANGJINGSH LAW FIRMChinaMs. Bin HUANG specializes in international arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, international trade remedies, WTO dispute settlement, and corporate compliance. She currently practices at JINGSH Law Firm, having previously worked at two renowned Chinese "Red Circle" law firms: Zhong Lun Law Firm and JunHe LLP. Her practice focuses on providing long-term legal services to corporations, representing clients in high-stakes litigation and arbitration cases. Notably, she handled the first Construction Disputes Review case under the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). She has defended Chinese governmental bodies, industry associations, and corporations in trade remedy investigations across multiple jurisdictions. | ||
![]() | Božo ČovićUniversity of MontenegrpMontenegroBožo Čović obtained his bachelor and masters degree at the University of Montenegro, his major being in Commercial law, as one of the best students of his generation, winning multiple student awards and scholarships. He was a University of Montenegro team member at 29th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and has been a coach of the University of Montenegro Vis moot team since January 2023. Besides participating in the Vis, he also won a third place at the Western Balkans Arbitration Writing Competition in 2022 and he is also a member of the compliance team at MAA. | |
![]() | Brad WangCIETAC Hong Kong Arbitration CentreHong KongDeputy Secretary General of CIETAC in Hong Kong | |
![]() | Brandon DraperAlumniAustraliaHi, I’m Brandon. I’m a Lawyer at Ashurst in the Dispute Resolution team and competed in the Vis Moot in 2020. | |
Bronco BUTMessrs. LI & PARTNERSHong KongBronco 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 admitted as Fellow of CIArb FCIArb; and Fellow of HKIArb FHKIArb; appointed as the Arbitrator of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission | ||
![]() | Bruno SavoieMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesJapanBruno Savoie is a Legal Counsel at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, focusing on internernational arbitration and disputes. Bruno has previously practiced international arbitration at law firms in Tokyo, Dubai, and Toronto. Bruno also has experience acting as tribnal secretary. Bruno is trained and expericend in both civil law and common law. | |
Caio RamosEliana Baraldi Advogados/Pontifical Catholic University of São PauloBrazilLawyer with experience in commercial arbitration and complex litigation proceedings. Bachelor´s of Law degree from Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (Brazil). Former moot court participant and current coach of the commercial arbitration teams of Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo in the Vis Moot, the Vis East Moot and the Brazilian Arbitration Competition organized by CAMARB. | ||
![]() | Cameron SIMDebevoise & PlimptonHong KongCameron 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. | |
Can EkenDurham UniversityEnglandDr Can Eken is an assistant professor at Durham Law School, Durham University and deputy director of the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute (DIDRI). His research and teaching mainly focus on international commercial arbitration, investment law and third-party funding. Dr Eken is admitted to practise law as an attorney in California, Turkiye, and as a solicitor in England and Wales. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He was a visiting scholar at Stanford University, the Max Planck Institute in Luxembourg and Singapore Management University. | ||
![]() | Carol Kalinoskiself-employed trade attorney/consultant (semi-retired)USANew 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. | |
Celia Andreia Borges dos Santos NetoDeloitteSaudi ArabiaCelia, 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. | ||
![]() | Celine Cenn/aChinaMy practice focuses on cross-border dispute resolution including international arbitration, cross-border litigation, US product liability and compliance and international business transactions. I work bilingually in Chinese (native Mandarin and Cantonese) and English, and am active in writing books and articles in these areas and in moots (Vis East Moot, FDI Moot, CIETAC Cup) as arbitrator. I have internship experience in a few international arbitral institutions in HK before joining lawfirm. | |
Cesar PereiraJusten, Pereira, Oliveira & TalaminiBrazilChartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Ciarb. Senior 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, George Washington University and University of Nottingham. Member of the Vis East Board of Directors and Fellow of the Public Procurement Research Group (UNottingham). | ||
![]() | Channraksmeychhoukroth DANYDuan & Duan Phnom Penh Law FirmCambodiaChannraksmeychhoukroth DANY (or “Chhoukroth”) is an Attorney-at-Law and registered Commercial Arbitrator in the Kingdom of Cambodia. She specializes in international arbitration and civil litigation with a particular focus on real estate and construction arbitration. Additionally, she has extensive experiences in court litigation across a wide range of sectors. As an Academic, she regularly speaks and lectures on contract law, commercial arbitration, law of the sea, human rights and environment, and business and human rights. In addition to her practices, Chhoukroth also advises Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on public international law, law of the sea, and ASEAN law. | |
Charlene TAOGuangdong Weilun Law FirmChinaMs. Tao graduated from China University of Political Science and Law, at the same time possessing a master degree in International and EU Law of Hamburg University. After graduation, Ms. Tao has been devoting herself to dispute resolution as attorney both domestically and abroad. Meanwhile, she has rich experience in moot competitions as coach and arbitrator, including Vis moot and FDI moot. | ||
![]() | Charles AllenReynolds Porter ChamberlainHong KongCharles Allen supports clients in international arbitrations under various rules, and in arbitration-related and other commercial litigation. During almost 30 years of practice in Asia, Charles has been involved in a wide range of disputes in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions around the region. Charles also sits as an arbitrator, and is on the panels of the HKIAC and SIAC amongst others. He is admitted in England and in Hong Kong, where he has higher rights of audience in civil matters. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. | |
![]() | Chester FungPacific ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Chester is a qualified barrister-at-law in Hong Kong with a diverse civil and criminal practice. He is well-versed in all facets of Chamber’s work, particularly excelling in international trade, banking and finance, company disputes, insolvency matters, trusts, and construction cases. His expertise has been sought by both listed corporations and high net-worth individuals for advice and representations. | |
Chiara BellucciVISCHER LtdSwitzerlandChiara Bellucci holds two master's degrees in law from the University of Lucerne and the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in international arbitration and litigation and is currently working as a junior associate in a leading law firm in Zurich, Switzerland. After coaching the Lucerne and Texas teams, she is now coaching the team from the University of Zurich. | ||
Ching-Huan HuangEPAM Law FirmRussiaChing-Huan is an Attorney at EPAM Law Firm, and provides legal assistance on a wide range of issues arising in the course of foreign economic activity, as well as on issues of maritime and transport law. Ching-Huan experience include: 1) Evaluation and preparation of draft agreements accompanying foreign economic activity; 2) Advising on issues of customs value, goods classification, customs procedures, technical regulation, currency legislation, export control, ships registration, arrest of ships, etc.; 3) Representing and protecting the interests of principals in disputes with government agencies, as well as with private individuals. Ching-Huan graduated from National Taiwan University and St.Petersburg State University. | ||
Chirag KherASPA LegalIndiaWith over 14 years of practice, I hold extensive experience in handling civil & commercial arbitrations and litigations. I regularly appear in various Tribunals and Courts in India and regularly advise clients on formulating and executing future course of strategy in respect of their legal matters/disputes before Arbitral Tribunals and various legal forums. I have represented prominent clients from various sectors including Information Technology, FMCG, Renewable Energy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Real Estate and Hospitality such as Dell, Vistara, ITC, Perfetti Van Melle, Sprinklr, Ranbaxy, Milliman, Cognizant, Yes Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, NTT Data Services, JK Cement amongst others. | ||
![]() | CHITHRA POWATHIKUNNIL GEORGEGMC JUSTITIAIndiaChithra P. George is the Managing Partner of GMC JUSTITIA. She is admitted to the Bar in India and focuses on arbitration and litigation. She graduated on the Dean’s List from the ILS Law College, Pune. Thereafter, she pursued her first Master’s in Law in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with full scholarship and stipend. She pursued her second Master’s in Law in International Dispute Settlement at the MIDS, Geneva, a joint programme of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the University of Geneva. | |
![]() | Chris FongFortuneHong KongChris 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 FiedlerFrankfurt Moot Alumni Association e.V.GermanyI passed the First German State Examination in 2024 after having participated in the 28th Willem C. Vis Moot and the 18th Vis East. I am working as a research assistant at a global law firm focusing on Compliance as well as Corporate and Capital Market Law and am coaching this years Moot team of the Goethe University Frankfurt. | |
![]() | Christopher KunzmannUniversity of MünsterGermanyLaw Graduate and Research Assistant at an international law firm. PhD Student in International Investment Law. Former Coach of the Vis team from the University of Münster, Germany. | |
Chung Yin KwokAnthony Rogers ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Andy CY Kwok is a barrister-at-law with a diverse civil and criminal practice. In his civil work, he has extensive experience handling international arbitration, property disputes, trusts and probate, company and insolvency, contracts, torts, and personal injury cases. He also frequently advises on financial and child-related matters in matrimonial litigation. Additionally, Andy is an Accredited HKMAAL General and Family mediator, having mediated a range of civil disputes with cross-border and cross-cultural elements, including legally aided cases. In addition to his practice, Andy has co-authored a paper for UNCITRAL, authored the Butterworths Hong Kong ADR Handbook, and annotated the Mediation Ordinance. | ||
![]() | Cindy WongIndependentMalaysiaCindy Wong Xien Yee is legal practitioner based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is a fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and an adjudicator empanelled with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). Cindy co-authored the ‘Law, Practice and Procedure of Adjudication’ published by Lexis Nexis Malaysia in January 2023. She is also one of the contributors in ‘Law and Practice of Construction Law in Malaysia’ published by Thomson Reuters in November 2021. Cindy is currently pursuing LL.M. Program at Tsinghua University Law School, specialising in International Arbitration and Dispute Settlement. | |
Cristen BauerChartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb)United KingdomCristen Bauer is the Head of Policy at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb). She specializes in international trade and investment law, digital regulation, and alternative dispute resolution. She has spent over a decade working in Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, and Europe, including for International Chamber of Commerce, United Nations, a technology startup, and boutique investment arbitration firm. She has experience working with governments, private sector, and international organizations on a range of issues including arbitration and mediation development, cybersecurity, e-commerce regulatory harmonization, risk management for artificial intelligence projects, data sharing agreements, and data privacy. | ||
![]() | Cristian RufattDe Gaulle FleuranceFranceTrilingual lawyer specializing in litigation, business law and arbitration. Over the past five years, I have developed expertise in both international and domestic arbitration, having worked in Europe, USA, Singapore, Africa and especially in Latin America on civil, investment, commercial, and administrative disputes. Skilled in legal research, drafting, and participating in hearings, I am also focused on disputes in mining, energy, construction, infrastructure, and telecommunications | |
![]() | Cyrus LeeChambers of Lawrence Lok S.C. (until 28 February 2025); Gilt Chambers (1 March 2025 - 31 May 2025)Hong Kong S.A.R.2024 participant in both Vis East and Vis Vienna; Honourable Mention for Vis East Respondent Memo; Eighth Finalist for Vis East Oral Round. Present pupil barrister with experience in commercial disputes and international arbitrations. | |
Daria EvtushenkoVoskhod Law FirmRussiaDaria 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 for the 32nd Vis. | ||
![]() | Dario Simone PalmiottiThe University of Hong KongSingaporeDario is a Ph.D. Candidate in Arbitration & Dispute Resolution at HKU and a Visiting Professor at RULE. He holds degrees from the National University of Singapore (LL.M.), the University of Lucerne and the University of Neuchâtel (CAS) and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (J.D. equivalent). He has significant experience at arbitral institutions such as HKIAC, AIAC and 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. | |
![]() | Darius HashemolhosseiniICC - ICA 8 (Hong Kong office)GermanyQualified in Germany. Participated, coached and judged (practice rounds) Jessup Moot. Prior experience working with a German arbitrator. Current Intern with the ICC's Hong Kong office. | |
![]() | David FongHarcourt ChambersHong KongDr 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. | |
![]() | David Dak Wah WongBorneo International Centre for Arbitration and MediationMalaysiaChairman, Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM). Former Chief Justice of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. | |
Dechen GurungReliance Law FirmNepalShe is a senior associate Reliance Law Firm and is the member of the investment, incorporation, and dispute resolution team. Her expertise spans compliance, regulatory regimes, foreign investments, and litigation, including construction and commercial arbitration. She represents clients in civil litigation and contributes to legal reform projects. She is also actively engaged in the pro bono works for the firm. | ||
![]() | Denis RomanchenkoAtomstroyexport joint-stock company (ROSATOM)RussiaDenis 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 BROCKO'MELVENYHong KongDenis 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. | ||
![]() | Derya Durlu GürzumarIstanbul Bar AssociationTurkeyMrs. 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. | |
Devyani GuptaAdvocate, Supreme Court of IndiaIndiaDevyani is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted to practice law in India and New York. She is an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India. Her practice focuses on commercial and constitutional law before the Supreme Court and various High Courts and Tribunals. She holds an LL.M. from Cornell Law School and a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. | ||
![]() | Diana Carolina Bernal PérezCCBColombiaArbitrator focusing in international investment arbitration, oil, gas and construction | |
![]() | Dinara AsanbaevaAmerican University of Central AsiaOtherMs. 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 SejkoHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongDini Sejko is a HKUST Business School Lecturer and a Peking University STL Visiting Professor. Dr Sejko seats on the ICSDI Panels of Arbitrators and Conciliators. Dr Sejko regularly advises on transnational dispute resolution issues. Dr Sejko's research examines the evolution of international investment and free trade agreements and their application to sovereign investors. He has worked on Chinese investment in Southeast Asia and Europe in energy and tech sectors and acquired expertise on investment screening mechanisms and sanctions. His work has appeared in books, articles, and policy reports. Several institutions have awarded, sponsored, and featured his research. | |
![]() | Dipna GunnooParis 2 Panthéon-Assas - Mauritius campusMauritiusDipna Gunnoo is the Managing Partner of AOI Law. Admitted to the Paris Bar (Avocat) & the Bar of Mauritius (Barrister), she is a fully bilingual (English and French) lawyer specialising in international business law & international arbitration/mediation. Dipna was the Head of the Mediation & Arbitration Center of Mauritius (MARC) and worked as Counsel of the LCIA-MIAC Arbitration Centre. She is a graduate of the Sorbonne Law School (Paris 1). She holds Master's degrees from Queen Mary University of London (Chevening Scholarship) and under the Alliance Program with Columbia Law School (NYC), Sciences Po and Paris 1. | |
DIVYABHARATHI SPursing Masters in Corporate and Securities Law at Tamil Nadu National Law University, IndiaIndiaMs.Divyabharathi is pursuing her Masters degree in Corporate and Securities Law at the Tamil Nadu National Law University, one of the well renowned Law universities in India. Having participated in various co-curricular activities during her under graduation, she holds a rich moot court experience. Notably, she was an Oralist in the 21st Vis East Moot. Her other achievements include reaching the finals in prestigious national moots and winning awards for her advocacy skills. She has also published research papers on themes relating to sustainable development. | ||
Dmytro IzotovNagoya UniversityJapanI am a Ukrainian lawyer and Solicitor of England and Wales. The field of my specialisation is international arbitration, international trade and shipping. Throughout my 6-year career, I took part in arbitration proceedings conducted under LCIA, UNCITRAL, Ukrainian ICC, GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA arbitration rules. During my school years, I was active in mooting, participating in Jessup and Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Courts. Thereafter, I was advising various Jessup teams of my Ukranian university, as well as judging Ukrainian Vis Pre-Moot. Now, for the third year in a row, I am coaching the Nagoya University Vis East Team. | ||
![]() | Dominique YongClifford ChanceHong Kong S.A.R.Dominique Yong is a Senior Associate at Clifford Chance, specialising in international arbitration. She is based in Hong Kong and is qualified in both Hong Kong and Australia. She has acted as counsel and tribunal secretary in dozens of institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. She has particular expertise with in the corporate, private equity and aeronautical sectors. | |
![]() | Donna RossDonna Ross Dispute ResolutionSingaporeDonna 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. | |
![]() | Earvin DelgadoOGEL/TDMUSAEarvin is the Co-Moderator of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law / Transnational Dispute Management's (OGEL/TDM) Young-OGEMID. | |
![]() | Edgardo MuñozUniversidad PanamericanaMexicoProfessor of Law at Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara. Professional Arbitrator. www.edgardomunoz.com | |
Edna Yayra Woadzro-EliAudit Service GhanaGhanaI 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. | ||
![]() | Edward ChowGary Soo's chambersHong KongPlease refer to https://www.gschambers.hk/ | |
![]() | Edward ChinPantheon ChambersHong KongEdward 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 EpsteinQED ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.I am a barrister and independent arbitrator focusing on cross-border disputes involving China. I was previously a corporate and M&A lawyer specializing investment transactions in China. | |
Edward AlderPrince's ChambersHong KongEdward Alder is a practising barrister and arbitrator in Hong Kong, in the trade and transport, IT/IP and company law fields. | ||
Elaiza UsisaSan Beda College AlabangPhilippinesI passed the Bar Exam in December of 2024 and is currently a practicing lawyer. I have completed my Juris Doctor degree last June of 2024. I have also earned a Diploma in International Arbitration from the Arbitration Lab wherein I have participated in both the London Summer Arbitration School and the Basel Winter Arbitration School. I have been a "mootie" for four consecutive years, and was a Team Captain during the 21st Vis East Moot Competition. I am currently invited to coach the team which will be representing San Beda College Alabang. | ||
![]() | Elchin MammadovPwCAzerbaijanI am the Head of Legal Practice in PwC Azerbaijan; a solicitor admitted to practice in courts of England and Wales. I advised and represented clients in disputes involving English courts and international arbitration (LCIA, ICC, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce etc.). I have issued 8 awards as an arbitrator under the ABTA scheme (England). I participated as an Arbitrator in 31st Vis Moot competition in Vienna. I am currently a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (England). My major areas of specialisation are international trade, construction and energy disputes. I am fluent in English, Russian and Azerbaijani languages. | |
Elena IakushevaSchönherrAustriaElena Iakusheva is an International Associate at Schoenherr (Austria). Her main areas of practice are compliance, sanctions compliance, and foreign trade. Elena brings unique experience from top-tier international law firms and the international banking sector in the areas of compliance and sanctions compliance, spanning both the EU and Russia. This background provides her with a deep understanding of legal and compliance frameworks across various sectors and jurisdictions, enabling her to deliver precise solutions to advisory requests and contribute to the enhancement of business processes. | ||
![]() | Elif BurkayForbes Harecentralhas successfully passed the Bar of England and Wales. Her legal experience includes roles as a Legal Researcher at JASON POW SC CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED in Hong Kong and various mini-pupillages at prominent chambers in the UK. Elif completed her Bar Training Course at BPP Law School and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Durham University. She is also the co-founder of BURULU, a sustainable bikini brand | |
Elijah Rukidi-MpuugaMAA, NYIAC, University of Miami Shool of LawUSARukidi-Mpuuga, an attorney of two decades, has 15 years' experience in arbitration in international commercial transactions, private investment, sovereign nations and multinational corporations in investment-treaty arbitration in addition to high stake international commercial arbitration. He's been a sole arbitrator and a panelist on domestic & international arbitral panels. He's a FCIArb.; AD-HOC ARBITRATOR: E-Arbitrator; PANELIST: International Arbitration, KIAC, PUBLIC ARBITRATOR, FINRA; MEMBER: CLA, MAA, ABA, ULS, EALS, PALU, ITC. He lectured third and fourth year and postgraduate students in international law, international arbitration, law of evidence, revenue law and taxation Groitus School of Law, UPU, main campus Fort Portal, Uganda. | ||
![]() | Elizabeth ChanStevenson, Wong & CoHong KongElizabeth Chan is a Consultant at Stevenson, Wong & Co, specialising in international arbitration and cross-border litigation. | |
Ellie LiHerbert Smith FreehillsHong KongAssociate, Disputes - Herbert Smith Freehills | ||
Emi RowseKudun and PartnersThailandEmi Rowse (Igusa) is a partner in the Dispute Resolution team at Kudun and Partners, Thailand, and heads their Japan Practice. She has over 18 years of experience with complex commercial litigation, international arbitrations and fraud investigations and has worked in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bangkok. She is a Hong Kong qualified lawyer, accredited mediator and is on the panel of Arbitrators for THAC, list of Arbitrators for HKIAC and eBRAM. She has been ranked in Thailand’s Top 100 lawyers from 2022 to 2024 and was named “Future Star Practitioner” by Benchmark Litigation, 2024. | ||
![]() | Emyth CunHerbert Smith FreehillsHong KongI am an associate (pending admission) in the Disputes Department at Herbert Smith Freehills. | |
![]() | Eric NgPrince's ChambersHong KongEric Ng is a barrister at Prince's Chambers specializing in international commercial, construction, and investment arbitration | |
![]() | Erin WengerSweeney Scharkey LLCUSATBD | |
![]() | Erxiu ZengLaw School, South China Normal UniversityChinaZeng 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. | |
![]() | Eugene YeThe University of Hong KongHKSAREugene Ye reads law at the University of Hong Kong. Her team participated in the Vis East Moot in 2022 and were awarded Honourable Mentions for Claimant’s memorandum and individual advocate. Ye aided in arbitration cases as an intern, and her faculty research assistant job focuses on literary language of the law. She still does moot courts. | |
Eunice LuiDenis Chang's ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Eunice was called to the Bar in 2024 and joined Chambers in the same year upon completion of her pupillage. Eunice is developing a broad practice, spanning over land, commercial and arbitration matters. During her studies at the University of Hong Kong, Eunice was an enthusiastic mooter, as she represented the University of Hong Kong at the Twenty Second Annual International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot as oralist, in which her team was a quarter finalist. Prior to commencing pupillage, Eunice served as a Marshal to the Honourable Madam Justice Carlye Chu, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal. | ||
![]() | Evanthia KasioraWhite & Case LLPFranceEvanthia Kasiora is an Associate in the International Arbitration Practice of White & Case in Paris. She works in commercial and investment arbitration, with an emphasis on the energy and construction sectors. Evanthia is qualified in Greece and holds an LLM in International Business Law from the London School of Economics. She participated at the 25th Vis Moot with the team from the London School of Economics and has been active in the Vis Moot since then. Evanthia is the Vice-Chair of the Mentor-Mentee Committee of the Moot Alumni Association. | |
![]() | Evaristo Trevino BerlangaLa Nao ConsultingMexicoMexican lawyer, LLM in Chinese and Comparative Law, Accredited Mediator, FCIArb. Works in international trade law (mainly between China and Latam/Spain. Founder of Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and past Chairman of the America´s Committee and member of the Membership Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. Board Member of listed and private entities. | |
![]() | Evgeniya PuzyrevaKutafin Moscow State UniversityRussiaI 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 11 years both as a coach and an arbitrator. | |
![]() | Falco KreisNivalion AGGermanyFalco Kreis is Senior Investment Manager who heads Nivalion’s Munich office as well as Nivalion’s funding activities in Asia and the Middle East. Before joining Nivalion, he worked at the international law firm CMS where he gained experience as counsel in international arbitration and state court proceedings, as tribunal secretary, and as arbitrator. During this time, Falco advised and represented clients in a wide array of disputes, especially in the automotive, healthcare, IT, and telecommunications sectors. | |
![]() | Fan YangInternational Dispute Resolution AcademyHong Kong S.A.R.Arbitrator, Mediator, Adjudicator Barrister, England and Wales NEC Accredited Project Manager FIDIC Certified Adjudicator | |
Fanghui QINBeijing Yingke Law FirmChinaI am a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in domestic investment and financial disputes since 2013. After obtaining a master degree in International Commercial Law from the University of Bristol in 2018, I have focused on ASEAN investment, M&A, cross-border dispute resolution, data protection, and corporate governance.In 2024, I served as an arbitrator in the Frankfurt, FDI Shenzhen, and CIETAC Cup moot. With a deep understanding of international business dynamics, I provide strategic legal solutions to clients navigating complex regulatory landscapes. | ||
![]() | Fangyuan ShiUniversity of International Business and EconomicsChinaA law student who also major in economics. Interested in international economics, relations and finance. Having worked as a paralegal and being curious to everything around myself. | |
![]() | Faridun IsomatovCommercial Law Development Program.TajikistanFaridun Isomatov serves as a Project Coordinator for CLDP. Faridun works with Central Asia and Pakistan Vis Alumni Representatives in managing participation of CLDP sponsored Vis teams from Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan in the Vis Moot, while at the same helping the countries develop an ADR friendly environment in their jurisdictions. He also helps the IP/Tech Transfer project of CLDP to help utilize technology transfer and increase IPR protection. Faridun previously served as a part-time legal consultant for Tajik and foreign persons in their legal disputes. He holds an LLB(Hons) in International Law from the Tajik National University. | |
![]() | Faruq KhanCIArb Toronto ChapterCanadaI 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. | |
![]() | Fazila NawazBlue Ocean Global Technology and Girl Power TalkPakistanI have completed LLB five-year program from Fatima Jinnah Women's University, Rawalpindi with a strong focus in Pakistani law, Public International Law, Arbitration Laws, Administrative Law, Human rights Law, etc. My academic pursuits have equipped me with exceptional skills in legal writing, legal research, critical thinking, advocacy, and public speaking skills as well as teamwork. Additionally, I am interested in creative writing. I love to write short stories and poems. | |
![]() | Felda YeungGallHong KongFelda has experience in commercial and civil litigation, with a focus on arbitration, contractual disputes and fraud investigations. Recent arbitration related work includes 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 NgKing & Wood MallesonsHong KongFelicity 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 Tsang601 Dina HouseHong Kong S.A.R.Felix joined 601 Dina House upon completion of his pupillage with Mr. Kamlesh A. Sadhwani, Mr. Isaac C.K. Chan, Mr. Wong Hay-yiu and Mr. K.M. Chong. He gained exposure to diverse areas of law, which equipped him to handle a wide spectrum of chambers' work. He has a particular interest in personal injuries claims, medical negligence, lands and probate and disputes involving New Territories land. He was regularly instructed to appear, both as sole advocate and led junior, in various levels of Court including the Lands Tribunal, the District Court, the Court of First Instance, and the Court of Appeal. | |
Fernanda BerthierUFRGSBrazilBusiness Law Postgraduate Student at PUCRS, Law Graduate at UFRGS, Legal Researcher and Assistant | ||
![]() | Filip BalcerzakBrunel University / Adam Mickiewicz University / SSWPoland, Spain, EnglandArbitrator (Up and Coming - Chambers Global 2025), FCIARb, Lecturer in Law (United Kingdom), Associate Professor (Poland), Attorney at law (Poland, Spain), LL.M. (2011, Canada), Ph.D. (2016, Poland, 2024, Spain) | |
Fontane WongHong Kong JudiciaryHong Kong S.A.R.Fontane graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with LLB and PCLL. She represented her school in the 31st Vis Moot as an oralist. | ||
![]() | Franklin KooJudiciary of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.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. | |
Frederik Overgaard HansenGorrissen FederspielDenmarkI am a Danish qualified attorney currently pursuing a second degree in law (LL.M.) at the London School of Economics. Before attending the LSE, I worked for three years as assistant attorney in the disputes group of Danish law firm Gorrissen Federspiel in Copenhagen. This year, I am also coaching the London School of Economics team and will be in Hong Kong during the Vis East in that capacity. | ||
![]() | Fuhua NiZenith Law FirmChinaA legal professional with expertise in international arbitration and mediation, I hold Master of Laws degrees from both Emory University and East China Normal University. As the Founding & Managing Partner of Shanghai Zhenchen Law Firm, I bring extensive experience in arbitration, serving as an arbitrator for esteemed institutions like the LCIA, Maldives International Arbitration Center, and Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre. Additionally, I am a registered foreign lawyer in multiple jurisdictions and an active member of various global legal organizations. Fluent in Mandarin, Shanghainese, and proficient in English. | |
Fuyong CHENBeijing Arbitration Commission / Beijing International Arbitration CourtChinaChen Fuyong, Deputy Secretary General of the Beijing Arbitration Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Court (BAC/BIAC), Vice President of the General Assembly of the Asia Pacific Regional Arbitration Group (APRAG), Foreign Rule of Law Expert of the Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law Research Centre of the China Law Society, Standing Council Member of the Research Society of Civil Procedure Law of the China Law Society, Representative of the Vice-Chairman Unit of the China Society of Arbitration Law, Member of the International Arbitration Court of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFASA). | ||
![]() | Gallant GUOCity UniversityHong KongI am now a trainee solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehils. 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. | |
Gary SeibBaker McKenzieHong KongGary 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. | ||
Gayathri K STamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law UniversityIndiaMs. Gayathri is currently persuing Masters of Law in Evironmental law and Legal Order, School of Excellence in Law, one of esteemed University in India. Having particiapted in various co-curricular activites including moot court competitions and paper presentations notably an ortalist in 31 st Vis C. Willems Moot Conpetition, Vienna and also adjudged as Winners , Runners , Best speaker, Best Researcher in variuos National, State Level Moot Court Competitions during her Under Graduation. She also presented papers in National level confrences. | ||
![]() | ghada arfaouiRoyal University for WomenTunsiaGhada is a Lecturer of Law. | |
Gian Lourdes RomanoDivina LawPhilippinesI am a graduate of San Beda College Alabang School of Law. I also studied International Arbitration at the London School Summer Arbitration back in 2023. I am currently coaching the Vis East San Beda Alabang team. I was admitted to the Bar just this year, 2025, and have been handling criminal, labor, and arbitration cases. I started mooting in 2023. I competed in Vis West in Vienna, Austria, and Jessup in Washington D.C. | ||
![]() | Gillian LamDeaconsHong Kong S.A.R.Admitted in HK and England and Wales, Gillian is a solicitor advocate in Hong Kong and a fellow of CIArb. She is currently a partner of Deacons in its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. She focuses on commercial litigation and international arbitration. She was a mootie and is passionate about helping young lawyers to find their paths in the legal field. | |
![]() | Giorgiana TecuciTecuci Paltineanu SCPARomaniaConstruction lawyer and DB member with over 25 year experience. She is also trained in project management and co-author of two FIDIC accredited modules (‘FIDIC Basic’ and ‘FIDIC in Public’) and a friendly reviewer of the FIDIC 2017 Yellow and 2019 Emerald books. She is a founding partner of the first Romanian construction law firm SCPA Tecuci Păltineanu (2001) providing integrated advice: construction law, related public procurement or EU / MDB financing. She is a member of several professional associations and the President of DRBF R2 (Africa, Asia, Europe, MENA); sits as an arbitrator and Dispute Board member. | |
![]() | Giorgio SassineMusick, Peeler & Garrett LLPUnited States of AmericaMr. Sassine is a New York and California qualified attorney with extensive experience in international and domestic high-value, complex construction and energy disputes. Mr. Sassine has been recognized in the 2025 Lexology Index - International Arbitration Future Leaders, 2024 Super Lawyers Southern California – Rising Stars, 2024-2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America – Construction Law, and the 2023-2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation. Mr. Sassine has represented clients across the globe in U.S. federal and state court litigations and under various international arbitral rules in venues including Paris, London, the MENA-region, New York and California. | |
![]() | Giovanna KwongYTL LLPHong KongGiovanna 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. | |
Girish MishraIndependent ArbitratorIndiaI am in legal practice as a counsel for last more than 25 years with specialisation in arbitration practice. I am based out of New Delhi India. | ||
Glenn Haleyc/o BCLPHong KongGlenn 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 BianHERBERT SMITH FREEHILLSHong Kong S.A.R.Grace Bian graduated with an LLB from Tsinghua University, completed her GDL at BPP University, and achieved her PCLL at the University of Hong Kong. Grace holds the PRC Legal Professional Qualification and is currently a Trainee Solicitor in Hong Kong. | |
Grace IPFellows to Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) and CEDR Accredited MediatorHong Kong SAR, ChinaMs Grace IP is a solicitor of HKSAR, CEDR Accredited Mediator, FCIArb and FHKIArb; a member to SCIA HK Recommended Panel of Arbitrators, AALCO-HKRAC Reserve Panel of Arbitrators, Hong Kong Mediation Centre, Mediation Chambers, International Negotiation Mediation Society Macau. She was graduated from HKU and CUHK with LLB and LLM in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, another three master degrees in International and Public Affairs, International Economic Law, Energy and Environmental Law respectively. Ms IP is a peace negotiator with investor-State mediation, Professional Victim-Offender Mediation (VOM), family mediation, conflict mediation and negotiation training at CEDR and School of International Studies, Peking University. | ||
![]() | Grace GohIncisive Law LLCSingaporeI'm a disputes lawyer with the unique ability to assist PRC clients with their international legal problems. I am also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and have experience handling arbitrations under the SIAC, HKIAC, and others. I was previously a white collar crime prosecutor with vast first-chair litigation experience. With a double degree in Law and Economics, I'm financially savvy and meticulous at case analysis. As an adept legal advisor, I thrive on generating creative solutions to meet the client’s needs. I have lived in the US, China and Singapore, and enjoyed my overseas experiences tremendously. | |
![]() | Graham CottinghamQuartermainHong KongCEO 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 & HonSec Vis East Moot Foundation; HKIAC listed arbitrator; Director, International Renewable Energy BSc Actuarial Science, BA Maths & Stats, MBA, Master International Negotiation and Policymaking, LLM International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation, PgDip Dispute Resolution, Chartered Mathematician, Chartered Scientist | |
GUNAWAN WIDJAJAUniversitas 17 Agustus 1945 JakartaIndonesiaGraduated from Faculty of Law Universitas Indonesia in 1990 (LL.B); 2002 (LL.M) dan 2007 (PhD). Practicing as (corporate) lawyer since 1990, as academician since 1999, admitted to court since 2000, as legal expert witness since 2010, arbiter since 2019, court mediator since 2021. He also obtained Master in Management (2001); Master in Public Health (2014), Master in Hospital Administration (2015), and Pharmacists (2016). He has written more than 70 books, and published more than 300 papers in journals. | ||
Haila AminHEC ParisEnglandHaila Amin (阿民海拉) is a PhD interdisciplinary researcher at HEC Paris specializing in law, regulation, and dispute resolution in the international commercial domain and is training to become a barrister in England and Wales at the Honorable Society of the Inner Temple. Before entering academia, she obtained a Master of Laws at BPP. She was the first to graduate with two bachelor's degrees in only three years, one from Columbia University in Economics and Philosophy, the other from Sciences Po Paris in Politics and Government. Haila served as a judge/arbitrator at Frankfurt Investment and Jessup International Moot Courts. | ||
![]() | Hang Yee Gloria OngCharles Yeung Clement Lam Liu & YipHong Kong S.A.R.Gloria is an associate specialising in dispute resolution. She was an oralist in the 26th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where her team won 2nd runner-up for Best Memorandum of Respondent and received an Honourable Mention for Best Team Orals. | |
![]() | Hao WuHerbert Smith FreehillsHong KongWith prior educational and work experience in civil engineering, I am now an arbitration lawyer specializing in the fields of construction, infrastructure and energy. | |
![]() | Haowen (Daisy) ChenGlobal Law OfficeChinaDaisy Chen fields in cross-border commercial arbitration and litigation. She has handled several litigations in China and arbitrations before CIETAC, SHIAC, BIAC, HKIAC, and SIAC, and she is an accredited HKIAC arbitral tribunal. | |
![]() | Harp SinghAlan Leong SC's ChambersHong KongHarprabdeep 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. | |
![]() | Harriet ChuPinsent MasonsHong Kong S.A.R.Harriet is a senior associate experienced in advising on engineering disputes and insurance matters. She advises main contractors and sub-contractors in litigation and arbitration on domestic and international infrastructure projects. She has experience acting for clients under HKIAC, SIAC and DIAC arbitration rules. She is a Fellow of Ciarb (FCIArb). | |
![]() | Hasit SethHLaw ChambersIndiaArbitrator, Counsel in arbitrations and courts. Licensed attorney in New York and India. 25+ years of experience in dispute resolution and business. Technology specialism. | |
![]() | Henriette OertelRegional Court WuppertalGermanyHenriette 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 BeulahGovernment Law College, VelloreIndiaDr. 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 HSBC in a managerial role. She moved to the academic industry with a rich and versatile experience from the Banking Industry. She has coached her college students for the Vis Moots consecutively and is also a faculty co-ordinator of the State. | |
![]() | Hermann KnottKunz LawGermanyHermann Knott is an experienced transactional and dispute resolution lawyer based in Cologne, Germany. He is a member of the German and the New York Bar and a partner with KUNZ Lawyers, leading their international practice. After some time with a Wall Street firm in New York Hermann was among the founders of the law firm associated with a global multidisciplinary organization specializing on cross-border transactions. In the last ten years Hermann’ practice is focused on international arbitration and mediation. He is a fellow of CIArb, HKIArb and SIArb and on the panel of arbitrators of various international arbitration institutions. | |
![]() | Hesham MostafaPeking University- Amr and Partners Law firmEgypt, GULF Countries and UKBy 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 ChuDah Sing Insurance Company LimitedHong KongStephen is a Chartered Arbitrator & Chartered Insurer. He is a Barrister in Hong Kong, arbitrator under HKIAC’s list of arbitrators and accredited HKMAAL General Mediator. He is also a part time lecturer/tutor in VTC, City University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University in Hong Kong. With a technical background and practical experience as a civil engineer as well as extensive working experience in insurance/reinsurance industry, Stephen currently handles a number of construction and personal injuries related disputes via mediation, arbitration and litigation. He serves in executive committees of various professional institutions, including as the Chair of ARIAS Asia, etc. | |
Hilary ChanBCLPHong Kong S.A.R.I am an Associate practising in International Arbitration and Construction Disputes. I was admitted as a Solicitor in Hong Kong SAR in 2022, and has had experience with complex commercial litigation. I am qualified to practice in England and Wales as of 2023. I am also on the panel of the Duty Lawyer Service. | ||
![]() | Hing Yip Eric WooONC LawyersChinaI am a dispute resolution lawyer, specialise in international arbitration, civil and commercial litigation including contractual and tortious claims, commercial disputes, shareholders disputes and liquidation, cyber fraud, defamation, restitutionary, employment disputes. I'm also experienced in both wet and dry shipping matters, including charterparties, shipbuilding, shipping casualties, sale and purchase of vessels, ship arrest/ release, international sale of goods, ship financing, cargo claims, bills of lading, letters of credit, marine insurance, other cross-border transport disputes. I cover the litigation, investigation, compliance aspects of competition law in relation to shipping and logistics industry and presents to financial institutions, listed companies on competition law. | |
![]() | Horace PangBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPHong KongHorace is an Associate in the International Arbitration and Construction Disputes practice of BCLP's Hong Kong office. He has experience in complex international arbitrations across a number of sectors (including construction, energy and international trade) and administered by various arbitral institutions, including the HKIAC, LCIA and ICC. | |
![]() | Ian ChengBryan Cave Leighton PaisnerHong Kong S.A.R.Ian is a Senior Associate at BCLP. He has experience in complex construction arbitrations and regularly advises employers, main contractors and sub-contractors in relation to construction and engineering disputes. Ian is a Member of CIArb (MCIArb), a Member of HKIArb (MHKIArb) and a HKIAC accredited Tribunal Secretary. He also is a Member of the Appeal Panel (Housing) in Hong Kong. | |
![]() | Irina KoloninaWooden Fish Agency LimitedRussiaMy name is Irina Kolonina and I am a former VisMoot participant. I participated in Moot twice in 2017 and 2018. My primary practice area is corporate law and I focus on the following issues: M&A, off-shore companies, corporate governance, antitrust at the international investment company. | |
![]() | ISHITA KHERIAWadhwa Law ChambersIndiaIshita Kheria is currently a Law Associate at Wadhwa Law Chambers, New Delhi, with a specialization in arbitration and commercial dispute resolution. She graduated from the University School of Law and Legal Studies, GGSIPU, New Delhi, first distinction. She was a participant at the 30th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, Vienna where her team received Honourable Mentions for the prestigious Eric E. Bergsten Award and was ranked 22nd out of 368 teams globally. Ishita’s professional experience includes drafting arbitration-related petitions and advising clients on complex commercial matters. | |
![]() | Izabella PrusskayaBelgravia LawFranceIzabella is a senior dispute resolution practitioner, specializing in cross-border disputes, insolvency, and private matters. With extensive experience in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration across sectors such as energy, banking, and technology, she has represented clients in high courts in various countries, including the UK, US, and France. An arbitration practitioner in investor-state, commercial, and sports arbitration, Izabella holds qualifications in England and Wales, the BVI, and New York. She graduated with honors from Northwestern University (Chicago) and is fluent in English, Russian, French, and German. | |
![]() | Jacky FungFreshfieldsHong KongJacky is a senior associate in the Asia dispute resolution group of Freshfields. 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 CooksonAttorney-General's DepartmentAustraliaI am a dispute resolution lawyer based in Australia, specifically in international arbitration (investment treaty and commercial) and commercial litigation. I currently work in the Office of International Law within the Australian Attorney-General's Department. Previously, I worked in litigation at Norton Rose Fulbright. | ||
![]() | Jakob LampertBaker McKenzieGermanyMr Lampert is currently a research assistant at Baker McKenzie in Frankfurt, Germany. He studied law at the University of Mannheim, Germany. He participated in the Vis Moot 2020/2021, has coached the University of Mannheim Vis Team for the 29th, 30th and 31st Vis Moot and has arbitrated in the past Vis Moot editions. Mr Lampert has finished his LL.B. and first state examination and has gained experience in the field of commercial law and arbitration at international law firms in London, Berlin, Frankfurt and Mannheim. | |
James KwanHogan LovellsHong KongJames Kwan is an International Arbitration partner who leads the International Arbitration practice in Hong Kong. James has sat as arbitrator and rendered awards in HKIAC, ICC, and DIAC arbitrations, and in addition is on the CIETAC, LCIA, SHIAC and KCAB and AIAC panels. James is a solicitor advocate with Higher Rights of Audience before the Hong Kong courts. James has sat as a Temporary Judicial Registrar in the High Court of Hong Kong and as a District Court Judge. James is widely recognised as a leading individual in International Arbitration by major legal directories. | ||
![]() | James NgBaker & McKenzieHong KongI am a dispute resolution lawyer with over 10 years of experience in international arbitration. I have advised clients on complex and high stakes litigations and arbitrations and have appeared as advocate, counsel and tribunal secretary in CIETAC, HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, SHIAC, SIAC and UNCITRAL arbitrations. I am also an arbitrator listed on various panels of arbitrators, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators. | |
![]() | James ThomsonIndependent ArbitratorHong Kong S.A.R.Barrister in London from 1983 and then in HK from 1992-2023. I am now an independent arbitrator. I am a part-time tutor in International Commercial Arbitration at Edinburgh University. | |
![]() | Jan SchiprowskiUniversity of PassauGermanyJan Schiprowski completed his studies in July 2022 and is qualified to practice law since November 2024. Since August 2022, he works as a research assistant at the Chair of Civil Law, Private International Law and Comparative Law at the University of Passau, preparing to do his PhD. During his studies, he spent a year at the Université Toulouse I Capitole where he obtained his “licence en droit”. He participated in the Vis Moot 2019/20, coached the Team of Passau 2022/23, expanded his expertise in the field of arbitration. | |
![]() | Jason LeungJohnson Stokes & MasterHong KongJason Leung is a partner of Johnson Stokes & Master. He focuses on construction-related legal proceedings, including litigation and arbitration arising from domestic and international construction projects. Jason has experience in legal matters relating to the construction engineering and real estate development industry in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. He frequently represents clients in high-value arbitration proceedings for projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China and internationally. | |
Jason WongHarcourt Chambers (Hong Kong)Hong KongHong Kong barrister focusing on commercial disputes and international arbitration. Instructed as Counsel in 15 arbitrations (HKIAC, SIAC and ad hoc). LL.M. graduate of Columbia Law School (highest academic honours with subject prize in international law). | ||
![]() | Jason LouieRW ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Prior to commencing full-time legal practice as a barrister in Hong Kong, Jason represented the University of Hong Kong in several international Moots, achieving first place in the 2019 Competition Law Moot (hosted by KCL in London) and ranking 25th out of 700 teams in the 2020 Philip C. Jessup Public International Law Moot. His current practice involves a wide variety of commercial disputes (both in Court as well as via arbitration), and he also expresses a particular interest in competition law and private international law (having specialised in these fields during his studies at LSE). | |
![]() | Jason FeeDes Voeux ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Jason is a practising barrister in Hong Kong. He is a member of Des Voeux Chambers. Jason is developing a broad civil practice and accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work. He has appeared as sole advocate and as led junior at all levels of Court and in arbitration proceedings. Jason obtained his LLB from the University of Hong Kong (ranking first overall), and the BCL from Oxford. He is currently a part-time Lecturer (Non-Clinical) in Equity and Trusts at the University of Hong Kong. His work has been published in a number of international and local peer-reviewed journals. | |
![]() | Jayakumar SuryanarayananWongPartnershipSingaporeI 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. | |
Jennifer LimCalvin Liang LLC, Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice)SingaporeZ.J. Jennifer Lim is an independent advocate and counsel at Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice). She focuses her practice on international dispute resolution and arbitration, representing clients in investor-State and commercial arbitrations seated in cities around the world. Jennifer also sits as arbitrator under ICC, SIAC, LCIA and HKIAC rules. In addition, Jennifer advises on general transnational litigation matters, including arbitration-related court proceedings and complex cross-border disputes. Jennifer serves as the global Co-Chair of the YSIAC Council, and is qualified to practise in Singapore, New York, England & Wales (solicitor) and Hong Kong (solicitor, non-practising). | ||
Jensen ChangReed Smith Richards Butler LLPHong Kong S.A.R.I have experience in handling arbitration matters. I have represented listed entities and their subsidiaries in Hong Kong court proceedings and institutional and ad hoc arbitral proceedings seated in Hong Kong under HKIAC, CIETAC, UNCITRAL and HKMAG rules. I have particular experience in shareholders’ disputes and investment disputes. I have represented major banks and licensed security companies in handling complex commercial disputes and urgent injunction applications. I am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), a Member of INSOL International and an Accredited General Mediator of HKMAAL. | ||
Jeremy KeWithersHong KongJeremy 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 PongShiu Wing Steel LtdHong KongI 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. | ||
jianxiang TangBeijing Dacheng law offices, LLPChinaTang Jianxiang graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in the United States and is currently a partner at the headquarter of Beijing Dacheng Law office. He is a commissioner of Dispute Resolution Professional Committee, an off-campus expert at Beijing Renmin University School of Law, and expert at Xi’an Jiaotong-liverpool University. He focuses on commercial litigation arbitration, cross-border dispute resolution and enforcement, and is particularly skilled in handling major and complex financial disputes, and company related disputes. Mr. Tang has provided legal services to numerous well-known enterprises and has hosted numerous influential civil and commercial dispute cases. | ||
JIAQI LINThe Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsHong Kong S.A.R.Jiaqi LIN is a L.L.M. candidate in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution at the City University of Hong Kong. Her research interests focus on international commercial arbitration, international investment arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. She has amassed practical arbitration experience through internships at both international and domestic arbitration institutions. During her internships, she provided ADR services to resolve disputes in diverse areas, including transnational commercial contracts, construction projects, and intellectual property issues. She handled arbitration procedural administration, conducted legal research, and facilitated arbitration hearings, contributing to the efficient resolution of complex disputes. | ||
Jilong LIAnJie Broad Law FirmChinaMr. LI Jilong obtained his LLM degree from the University of Hong Kong Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Program. After joining the Anjie Broad Law firm, his practice area mainly focuses on International Arbitration where he handled multiply cases administered ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, SCMA and ad-hoc cases under LMAA terms and UNCITRAL Rules. In addition, Mr. LI Jilong has published various articles in relation to arbitration on Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Asian Dispute Review, Lexinexis, Lexolog and etc. | ||
Jocelyn HengHerbert Smith FreehillsHong Kong S.A.R.Jocelyn is admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong and England and Wales. Her practice focuses on general commercial litigation and international arbitration, with experience in matters involving multi-jurisdictional disputes, economic tort, fraud and shareholder disputes. She has experience working with clients in various sectors, including cryptocurrency, financial services, telecommunications, consumer products, construction, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Jocelyn has advised clients in high-stakes litigation, as well as arbitration proceedings seated in numerous jurisdictions and under the ICC, HKIAC and UNCITRAL Rules. She also advises on contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. | ||
Joe MorrisseyStetson University College of LawUSAProfessor Morrissey has taught at Stetson University College of Law since 2004. He has published articles in the areas of contracts, constitutional law, corporations, securities, and international private law. His articles have appeared in the Columbia Business Law Review, the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law, The University of Chicago Journal of International Law, and others. Professor Morrissey is the author of International Sales & Arbitration (Aspen Select, 2d Edition, 2017); and co-author of Elder Law in Context (Aspen, 2017), and Bankruptcy Law in Context (Aspen, 2019). | ||
![]() | Johannes AbrellGoethe-Universität Frankfurt am MainGermanyI passed the German First State Examination in December 2023 after having participated in the 28th Willem C. Vis Moot and 18th Vis East. Afterwards I worked as a research assistant at rothorn legal before commencing my phd in international commercial arbitration and international private law. I coached the Moot team of the Goethe University Frankfurt for the 31st Vis East and am coaching this years team as well. Next to this I am a Technical Editor for the Vindobona Journal Team. | |
![]() | John CockOn Q Consulting LimitedHong KongVis (East) Arbitrator since its inception. | |
![]() | John LumbantobingRifdaan Novarazka & PrabowoIndonesiaJohn Lumbantobing is a Partner at Rifdaan Novarazka & Prabowo in Jakarta, focusing on commercial arbitration. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). John has advised or represented clients in arbitrations under SIAC, UNCITRAL and BANI Rules. John is also a leading academic on Indonesian arbitration law, formerly serving as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan. He has received appointments as expert witness on Indonesian arbitration law in arbitral proceedings under SIAC and BANI Rules, as well as in setting aside annulment proceedings before Indonesian court. | |
![]() | John TSOIHong Kong Jockey ClubHong KongJohn TSOI and he is an Engineer by profession. BEng(Hons) LLMArbDR CEng MCIBSE MCIArb AHKIArb Adjudicator (HKIArb) | |
![]() | John PinneyBricker Graydon LLPUSAI am a Fellow in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and serve as Vice-Chair of Training for the Chartered Institute's North America Branch. I also teach International Arbitration at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, as well as coach its Vis Moot Team. In addition to serving as an arbitrator, I also serve as counsel with my law firm, Bricker Graydon in Cincinnati, representing clients having international business disputes. | |
John C G LEEZCIASingaporeAdjunct Professor LEE C G, John is a certified mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute and a chartered arbitrator with the AIADR. 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 NgJohnson Stokes & Master, CIArbHong KongJohnson Ng is a Counsel and Solicitor Advocate (Civil) in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice of Johnson Stokes & Master in Hong Kong. He is qualified in both Hong Kong and England & Wales, and has extensive experience in international arbitration under the HKIAC and UNCITRAL Rules, commercial litigation, as well as arbitration-related court proceedings. He is also a Fellow of CIArb (FCIArb) and an Accredited General Mediator (HKMAAL). | ||
Jonathan CromptonRPCHong KongJonathan is a Partner at RPC. His practice covers all aspects of complex cross-border disputes and investigations. With a particular specialism in finance and technology, he is a 'go to' advisor for digital asset and fintech disputes, investigations, crypto and cyber frauds, and leads RPC's Asia Cyber Response team. Jonathan acts as counsel in international arbitrations and litigation before the Hong Kong courts, including as advocate. Jonathan is ranked for both disputes and TMT work, and has been selected in ALB's Asia Super 50 Lawyers lists for Tech or Disputes for three years. | ||
![]() | Joris BertrandHerbert Smith FreehillsHong KongJoris 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. | |
Joshua KartonQueen's University Faculty of LawCanadaJoshua Karton is a Professor and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Program Development at the Queen’s University Faculty of Law, and an independent arbitrator. He holds a BA from Yale, a JD from Columbia, and a PhD from Cambridge. Aside from his teaching and arbitrator practice, he is the Managing Editor of the Canadian Journal of Commercial Arbitration, the General Editor of Kluwer Arbitration Practical Insights, and a Book Review Editor of the American Journal of Comparative Law. A proficient speaker of French and Chinese, Professor Karton has held visiting positions at several universities in Asia. | ||
Joshua YeungDes Voeux ChambersHong KongJoshua 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. | ||
JUAN WANGDacheng Shenzhen OfficeChinaJuan Wang, a full-time lawyer at Dacheng Shenzhen Office, majored in cross-border dispute resolution. Licensed in New York of US and China. Arbitrator of Shanghai International Arbitration Center, Zhuhai International Court of Arbitration, Wuhan Arbitration Committee. | ||
![]() | Juan David Arciniegas ParraLisinski Law FirmSwitzerlandLawyer specialized in international arbitration and colombian law. | |
![]() | Julian CohenResolution ChambersHong KongJulian 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 | |
![]() | Jun Hong TanDuxton Hill ChambersSingaporeJun Hong has appeared as counsel in international arbitrations conducted under various institutional rules, and at all levels of the Singapore courts. The Singapore Court of Appeal has commended his “clear and measured oral submissions”. Before joining Chambers, Jun Hong worked at leading international arbitration practices in London and Singapore. He previously served as a Justices’ Law Clerk, where he clerked for the Chief Justice, Judges and International Judges of the Singapore Supreme Court. He also lectured at the Singapore Management University, and as a Singapore Institute of Legal Education instructor. | |
![]() | Ka Kin LauRede ChambersHong KongK.K. Lau “has substantial experience and is a very shrewd litigator. He is very strong on strategy and he is extremely analytical” (The Legal 500). K.K. has a broad commercial and civil practice, with specialism in finance. His experience covers listed companies, private equity, debt, commodities and cryptocurrencies. He is routinely instructed for complex and heavy disputes. Before coming to the Bar, K.K. practised as a solicitor and advocate at a pre-eminent law firm, where he specialised in commercial litigation and arbitration. He was recognised by The Legal 500 as a “helpful and knowledgeable associate”. | |
![]() | Ka Mei Samantha MaCheng Huan SC ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Samantha is a Barrister-at-Law in Hong Kong, after having worked as a solicitor in Hong Kong. Her legal practice encompasses a diverse range of criminal and civil matters, including contract, matrimonial law, personal injuries, wills, and probate. In addition to her legal practice, Samantha is actively expanding her expertise as a mediator and arbitrator. She is a Fellow at the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, demonstrating her commitment to this area of specialization. Beyond her professional endeavors, Samantha has a keen research interest in the international relations of East Asian countries, with a particular focus on China and Japan. | |
![]() | Kaainat PundirSupreme Court of IndiaIndiaKaainat is an India-qualified lawyer practicing corporate transactional law. She has been been training in alternate dispute resolution mechanisms for the past five years. She is a graduate of OO Jindal Global University and has won laurels for the university at international level including in international arbitration moot. She believes that students can prepare for a successful career in ADR by actively participating in moots and practice simulations. To this end, Kaainat volunteers her time to coach teams and to judge international ADR competitions. | |
![]() | Kamronbek TurabekovLegalmax Central Asia law firmUzbekistanKamron is an attorney from Central Asia with a focus on commerical disputes. | |
![]() | Karah HowardPinsent MasonsHong KongKarah specialises in construction and international arbitration for the infrastructure and energy sector. She regularly advises clients through complex claims and disputes processes under most major contract forms. Karah has acted as counsel representing clients in arbitrations governed by HKIAC administered and domestic rules, ICC and SIAC, and acted as sole arbitrator in arbitrations governed by ICC and HKIAC rules. Karah is qualified in Hong Kong, England & Wales and Western Australia, and having spent over 10 years in Japan, speaks, reads and writes Japanese. | |
Kate LiRaymond Siu & LawyersHong KongI have been a dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong since 2001. I work as a partner in Raymond Siu & Lawyers which is a local medium sized Hong Kong firm established since 2017. I am a practitioner in international arbitration as much as being a trusted lawyer meeting the needs for contentious matters, and local Court actions. I am a fellow of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators; a listed arbitrator of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), a panel arbitrator of the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC) and Shanghai Arbitration Commission. | ||
![]() | katherine cheungDorsey & Whitney LLPHong Kong S.A.R.Katherine regularly advise clients on complex financial disputes, with an emphasis on cross-border disputes. Her commercial litigation/arbitration experience covers general contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, regulatory investigation, contentious insolvency matters and professional services matters. Katherine has represented clients in international arbitrations conducted under various institutional and ad-hoc arbitration rules including those of HKIAC, UNCITRAL and LCIA. She also advise on regulatory investigations and represents clients in SFC and HKMA matters including defending clients before the Market Misconduct Tribunal. | |
Katrina AguilaGulapa Law (Gulapa & Aguila LLLC)PhilippinesManaging Partner, Gulapa Law (Gulapa & Aguila) Dual-qualified attorney licensed to practice law in Vietnam and the Philippines, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investments, and international commercial arbitration. She has extensive experience as a coach and arbitrator, having participated in the Vis Moot as a competitor in 2012 and serving as a coach and arbitrator since 2014. Prior to her role as foreign counsel, she was a Court Attorney at the Supreme Court of the Philippines, a legal officer for the Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, and a professor of public international law in Manila, Philippines. | ||
Kelly ZhangJT&N Law FirmChinaKelly Zhang served as a CIETAC Cup arbitrator for many years. She specialized in commercial arbitration with extensive practice experience. | ||
Kelvin Koh9 Arbitration Chambers Pte LtdSingaporeI am an arbitration practitioner and a seasoned construction specialist. Trained as a construction project manager and quantity surveyor, I have 25 years of hands-on experience in capital and infrastructure development and construction, project financing and dispute resolution. I work with MNCs, prominent Asian business families, developers and contractors across the international environmental engineering, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and building construction industries. I am a Fellow of the CIArb and the APIEx; and have been instructed on numerous litigation, arbitration and other ADR matters in various jurisdictions – serving as claims consultant, testifying expert witness, shadow expert and tribunal. | ||
![]() | Ken SomervilleRetiredHong KongLLB 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 | |
![]() | Kenny LauProvidence Law Asia LLCKenny is a Director at Providence Law Asia in Singapore, where he heads the Fraud & Asset Recovery Practice Group. Kenny graduated as the valedictorian of his class from the Singapore Management University School of Law and he represented the University in a wide array of international moot court competitions. This included the 2012 Asia Cup, the 2013 Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, as well as the 2014 Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition where his team advanced to the World Championship Round. | |
Keqi WuKing & Wood MallesonsChinaA former mootie at the 20th Vis East, 20th, and 21st CIETAC CUP. Graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law, China, and pursuing an LL.M. degree in the United Kingdom. Received dual legal education from both civil and common law jurisdictions. Currently a trainee solicitor at King & Wood Mallesons, focusing on cross-border dispute resolution and international arbitration. | ||
![]() | Kevin GrayPKUChinaKevin W. Gray is a professor at Peking University School of Transnational Law. He teaches courses in constitutional and transnational law. | |
Kher Sheng LeeThe Alternative Investment Management Association LimitedSingapore* Managing Director at AIMA: Co-Head of APAC and Dy Global Head of Government Affairs for AIMA, a leading global organisation for alternative asset managers. * Policy & Regulation Pro: Focuses on the nitty-gritty of asset management regulations, markets, and emerging trends in the Asia-Pacific region. * Law & Finance Background: Lawyer by training with a deep understanding of financial markets, holding the CFA and CAIA designations. Singapore (Advocate & Solicitor), Hong Kong (Solicitor), and England & Wales (Solicitor-Advocate for criminal and civil proceedings). * Mediator and Arbitrator: Enjoys helping others find solutions and resolve disputes. FCIArb and FSIArb | ||
![]() | Khumar GasimzadeAmerican University Washington College of LawUSAKhumar is a dual-degree student in the 3+1 program at ADA University and American University Washington College of Law, specializing in International Arbitration and Business Law. She has participated in multiple moot court competitions, including the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and the DIFC Moot Court, and is a student coach for the 32nd Vis Moot ADA team. She has interned at leading firms, including KPMG and EY Azerbaijan, and currently works as a Dean’s Fellow at the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic. | |
![]() | Kim RooneyRede ChambersHong KongKim Rooney serves as an arbitrator in cross border and international arbitrations including of aviation, banking and finance, commercial, infrastructure investor, restrictive covenant, shareholder and TCT disputes. Previously a partner of White & Case LLP heading its Asian international dispute resolution practice, she chairs the Hong Kong Bar Association's Arbitration Committee and is a member of its Council, editor of the IBA's Dispute Resolution International and a member of the ICC Arbitration Commission. A member of the ICC’s International Court of Arbitration until July 2024 she chaired the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission’s Subcommittee on Third Party Funding for Arbitration. | |
![]() | Kirtan SwamyLa Trobe UniversityAustraliaKirtan is the current coach of the La Trobe University Vis moot team. Kirtan holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (Management) from La Trobe University. Kirtan's honours thesis, 'What remedial mechanisms are available at arbitration when there is no express choice of law in the arbitration agreement?’ explored choice of law issues in international arbitration. 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 DereIndependentIndiaDr. 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. | ||
Ksenia FedulovaNon-Public Joint Stock Company Torgoviy Dom Vostok-ServisRussiaRussian-qualified litigation and contracts lawyer primarily specialized in trade-related issues and international shipping with work experience as consultant (Baker & McKenzie) and in-house legal adviser (Russian trade and shipping companies). Former mootie (25th, 26th Vis Moot) as member of National Research University Higher School of Economics, City of Saint-Petersburg team and coach (27th Vis Moot), honorable mentioned speaker of 26th Vis Moot in Vienna. Erickson Professional Coach upon International Coaching Federation Standards. | ||
Kumar Salva RaghuvanshiOil India LimitedIndiaI am designated as Manager (Legal) in the National Oil Company (Oil India Limited) of Govt. of India. A strong legal professional with a Master’s Degree focused on Business Laws from National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Currently providing legal assistance in the Global Business Development Section and looking after the overseas business of the company. I am also skilled in Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Legal Research, Global Contracts, and Agreements, RFP, EOI, labor disputes, and conciliation. | ||
![]() | KUSHAGRA SHARMAAnchayilKumar - Advocates, DelhiIndiaAs an Associate at AnchayilKumar - Advocates, Delhi, I work with Mr. Ashutosh Kumar, Principal and Empaneled Arbitrator at the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), in Arbitration, Commercial, and Contractual Disputes across various forums, including the Tribunal, the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, and the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. I have participated as an Oralist in the 20th Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition, Hong Kong (2023), where we had received Honorable Mention for the Fali Nariman Award for Best Written Submission on behalf of the Respondents. | |
Kwan Pui Paul LawDes Voeux ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Paul is a barrister in Des Voeux Chambers. He is a Bar Scholar of his year and has been appointed as a part-time lecturer (non-clinical) at University of Hong Kong teaching Commercial Law. He has handled cases in relation to international commercial arbitrations and setting aside applications. Paul graduated with First Class Honours in his LLB at the University of Hong Kong. He went on to obtain the LLM from the University of Cambridge with First Class Honours, ranking first in his college. Paul was awarded various academic and mooting prizes, including being awarded in the 19th Vis East Moot. | ||
![]() | Kyla FernandezCity University of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.Past Vis East Moot Participant | |
![]() | Latifah SatClifford ChanceHong Kong S.A.R.Associate at Clifford Chance | |
Laura Sturges-BrittonAustralian Attorney-General's DepartmentAustraliaGovernment Lawyer working in Australia's Attorney-General's Department (Office of International Law) in the Investor-State Dispute Settlement Team. I am currently working on a set of ISDS proceedings valued in excess of AU$300 billion. I have previously worked in private practice in a leading Australian commercial law firm in Mergers & Acquisitions in the Energy and Resources space. | ||
![]() | Laura HardinBerkeley Research GroupUSAI am a quantum expert with over 30 years of experience. I have appeared as a party-appointed expert in numerous commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, appointed by both Claimants and Respondents. I am considered a global elite international arbitration expert witness by Lexology, and am also regularly recognized as a leading energy expert. I have appeared as an expert on issues of quantum and also as a subject matter expert in ICSID, ICC, SCC, DIAC, SIAC, PoA and ad-hoc arbitrations. I have acted as an arbitrator at least 7 years in the Frankfurt moot. | |
![]() | Laura PachecoUFRGS Arbitration TeamBrazilUFRGS Arbitration Team | |
![]() | Lavesh KirpalaniPrince's ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Hong Kong Barrister | |
Leanne Marie TorratoWhite & Case LLPPhilippinesLeanne Marie Torrato is a Philippine-qualified lawyer who specializes in dispute resolution and has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration. She holds an LL.M. degree in International Dispute Resolution from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and has worked in various roles, including as a law firm associate, in-house counsel, and judge in international moot court competitions. She currently serves as a regional representative of the Moot Almuni Association for 2024/2025 and works at an international law firm. | ||
![]() | Leighton CarlockCranfill Summer LLPUSAWith a keen interest in international law and business, I received my Juris Doctor (JD) and International Master in Business Administration (IMBA) where I participated in the Vienna Vis Moot. I am fluent in Mandarin and speak French and work with many Chinese clients in Asia and the United States focusing on many aspects of the law including general business advice and private international law. I thoroughly enjoy learning and am exciting to work the Vis East in helping other students grow in their international legal studies. | |
![]() | Letzadzo KometsiNational University of LesothoLesothoDr Letzadzo Isaac Kometsi enrolled as a student at the National University of Lesotho in 1994 and completed his BA Degree (Humanities) and LLB in 1998 before enrolling for LLM at the University of Manchester, UK. He holds LLD from Northwest University, Potchefstroom and a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (Conciliation and Arbitration) NUL. He joined the NUL as a lecturer in 2007. Dr Kometsi teaches Introduction to Law, Law of Export Trade, Labour Law Conciliation and Arbitration, and Commercial Arbitration (LLM). He also supervises dissertations at both undergraduate and post graduate level. | |
Li ZENGGansu University of Political Science and LawChinaLi ZENG,PhD in International Law from China University of Political Science and Law, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Gansu University of Political Science and Law, concurrently serving as the President of Dunhuang Court of International Arbitration, an Arbitrator at Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, and a Researcher at the Arbitration Research Institute of China University of Political Science and Law. | ||
Lilian (Yueyang) GaoHKIACHong Kong S.A.R.Lilian is a Deputy Counsel at HKIAC. She administers international arbitration cases under HKIAC’s auspices. She also serves as tribunal secretaries in arbitration cases. | ||
Liliia AkkuchukovaSterling LawEnglandLily is a dual qualified lawyer with over 11 years of successful practice in the legal systems of England and Wales, Belgium, and Russia. She expanded her legal competence by qualifying in the common-law system of England and Wales, specialising in commercial contracts and litigation, demonstrating a unique merger of legal knowledge from diverse jurisdictions. Lily has worked in London, Brussels, and Moscow, where she handled complex cases in the oil and gas sector, shareholders’ disputes, property disputes and enforcement of arbitration awards. Lily is a Faculty Leader for Oil and Gas at the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications. | ||
![]() | Lilit NagapetyanNorton Rose FulbrightEnglandLilit is a qualified lawyer 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 Fellow at the School of International Arbitration (Queen Mary University of London) where she pursues her PhD. | |
Lillian LiHerbert Smith FreehillsHong Kong S.A.R.Lillian regularly acts as counsel and tribunal secretary in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations under most arbitral rules such as HKIAC, ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC, LCIA, and JAMS. Her practice also covers U.S. disputes and cross-border litigation. Her experience spans both common and civil law proceedings and her practice supports a diverse range of clients including private equity firms, hedge funds, tech companies, hospitality, listed companies, and high net worth individuals. Previously, Lillian served as a judicial assistant to the Vice President of the European Court of Human Rights in France, and also at the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. | ||
![]() | Lisanne SchröderVis Moot Alumni, former participant of University MünsterGermanyI graduated from University of Münster at the end of 2024 with my First State Examination. After gaining valuable international work experience this year, I will start preparing for my Second State Examination at the end of 2025. In 2021/22, I had the honor of representing Team München at the Vis Moot in Hong Kong and Vienna. I look forward to returning to the competition this year, this time as an arbitrator. | |
![]() | Louise ParsonsBond UniversityAustraliaLouise teaches law at Bond University in Australia where she is an Associate Professor. She is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law. 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 TanKing & Wood MallesonsHong Kong S.A.R.I am a disputes lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in Hong Kong. I am dual-qualified in Australia and Hong Kong, and specialise in dealing with construction and infrastructure disputes. I also have expertise in respect of insolvency disputes, class-actions and general commercial litigation. | |
Lucie KolačkovskáCharles UniversityCzech RepublicLucie represented Charles University in the 28th Vis Moot and is now in her third season coaching the Charles team, spreading the CISG gospel amongst younger generations of mooties. Beyond her passion for international arbitration, Lucie has pursued a medical career and is currently a resident in pediatric hemato-oncology. She also contributes to the field of medical law as a research assistant at the Department of Medical Law, merging her interests in both law and medicine. | ||
Lukas ScheidlNational University of SingaporeAustriaLukas is an associate in the dispute resolution team of a major Austrian commercial law firm. He holds a law degree from the University of Vienna, where he also worked as a research assistant, and is currently pursuing an LL.M. at the National University of Singapore. He was part of the University of Vienna team that won the Werner Melis Award for Best Respondent Memorandum at the 27th Vienna Vis Moot. | ||
![]() | Mahak RatheeAdvocate, Supreme Court of IndiaIndiaMahak Rathee is practicing as an advocate before Supreme Court of India and High Court of Delhi. She is also an arbitrator with Brazilian Center of Mediation and Arbitration and also has experience of counsel and Tribunal Secretary in various arbitrations. Her practice areas include commercial litigation, arbitration and corporate consultancy. | |
![]() | Malaika MoizIndependent ADR practitioner, advocatePakistanLegal counsel, ADR practitioner and Mediation advocate. Founder and Advisor of the Vis Alumni Network, Pakistan under Commercial Law Development Program | |
Manzoor HassanBeijing institute of TechnologyChinaPhd Student/Assistant Researcher beijing institute of Technology, China/ Lawyer Kp Bar council Pakistan/ P.Member IISL France/ Member Chinese Society of Astraunautics/ Moot Court Participant/Tutor/Judge. | ||
![]() | Maren Wibke WeiglCMS Hasche Sigle, Hong Kong LLPGermanyMaren 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 also represents clients before state courts. She frequently handles international proceedings, often within an Asian context. | |
Margarita DrobyshevskaiaSIACSingaporeMargarita is Deputy Counsel of Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Higher School of Economics, Moscow (HSE University) and a Master of Laws from the Russian School of Private Law, Moscow. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Contract Law at the Lomonosov Moscow State University. Margarita is actively involved in the moot court community, coaching teams for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and holding a leadership role in the Moot Alumni Association (MAA). Margarita is also a member of the Steering Committee of the Russian Women in Arbitration (RWA). | ||
![]() | Maria Anna Cristina De JesusCDRP LAWPhilippinesAtty. 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. | |
![]() | Maria-Fanouria PapantonakiAristotle University of ThessalonikiGREEKMaria-Fanouria Papantonaki is an Attorney at Law at the Athens Bar Association, specialising in Civil Litigation, Enforcement Proceedings, Real Estate Law, and Construction Disputes for both domestic and international clients. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Procedural Law at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, focusing on Property, Inheritance, and Dispute Resolution. She holds an LLB from Democritus University of Thrace and LLM degrees in Civil Procedural and Cadastral Law. Maria-Fanouria has experience in international arbitration proceedings, both as legal counsel and through academic research. | |
![]() | Mariam RamzyKhodeir&Partners law firmEgyptMariam 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 C.Willieam Vis Vienna and in Vis premoot AlexUCRCICA. | |
![]() | Mariel DimseyCMSHong KongDr. Mariel Dimsey is a Partner and Head of International Arbitration at CMS Hong Kong. She is the immediate past Secretary-General of the HKIAC, and was previously also at CMS and Co-Head of the global CMS International Arbitration Group. She has almost 20 years’ experience acting 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 ranked in leading legal directories. | |
Mark BaaskeGoethe University Frankfurt am MainGermanyParticipant in the 28th/18th Willem C. Vis (East) Moot Court. Coach of the Moot Team of Goethe University Frankfurt am Main for the 31st/21st and for the 32nd/22nd Willem C. Vis (East) Moot Court | ||
![]() | Marta MourãoLektouMacauMarta began her career as Macau lawyer in 2012. Has experience in Commercial and Corporate, Intellectual Property, Regulatory and Licensing, Labour, Litigation and ADR. She is admitted to practice in Macau, Portugal, Brazil (São Paulo) and China (as a cross- border Macau Lawyer). She is a Fellow Member of the CIArb – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Associate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, and Accredited Mediator by the Macau Lawyers’ Association. Marta holds a Master’s degree in Private Legal Sciences, from University of Porto, Portugal (2011) and a Law Degree from Portuguese Catholic University – Porto School of Law (2000). | |
![]() | Mary ThomsonPacific Chambers / 36 Stone London & SingaporeHong KongChartered Arbitrator, Mediator, Adjudicator and Barrister. Full time arbitrating in international disputes. Board of ArbitralWomen, Scottish Arbitration Centre, Immediate Past Chair ARIAS Asia, Past Chair CIARB EAB. Full member HKMAG, Aspiring Full Member LMAA. Former Solicitor/partner at international law firms last being Dentons. | |
![]() | Mary Christine Salome FloreteWest Visayas State University/Florete Law OfficePhilippinesMary Christine S.C. Florete is qualified to practice in the Philippines. She heads the audit committee of more than 20 companies. She has a commercial arbitration practice covering commercial and construction arbitration. She teaches Arbitration Law at West Visayas State University. | |
![]() | Maryam Krystyna NechaievaMBH AdvocatesUAELawyer 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. | |
![]() | Matthew SuenDenis Chang's ChambersChinaMatthew Suen is a barrister in Hong Kong. He has been regularly instructed to act – as junior or sole counsel – in commercial arbitrations administered by major arbitral institutions in Asia, including HKIAC, SIAC and CIETAC (HK). He also acts as secretary to arbitral tribunals. | |
Maxime Duclair SOHRwanda Bar AssociationRwandaLawyer in practice in Rwanda Bar Association specializes on arbitration and mediation | ||
![]() | Megan FanningA&L Goodbody LLPIrelandMegan 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 PeerAlixPartnersSingaporeTBU | |
![]() | Michael BondBonds ChambersUSAI have practiced law for over 45 years and now devote my time exclusively to arbitration of disputes. | |
![]() | Michael HM LeungPegasus ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Adv. LLM (Leiden); PCLL (CUHK); LLB (CUHK) Barrister-at-law (Hong Kong) | |
![]() | Michelle WuHerbert Smith FreehillsHong Kong S.A.R.I am based in Hong Kong and currently an associate focussing on disputes resolution. I have experience in both arbitration and litigation matters. | |
![]() | Michelle CheungHKIACHong KongMichelle is a Deputy Counsel at HKIAC where she administers arbitrations and acts as Tribunal Secretary. Prior to joining HKIAC, Michelle worked as a barrister in Hong Kong where she gained experience in construction arbitration and general litigation matters. Michelle also interned in the international arbitration practice of an international firm in their London office. | |
![]() | Michelle L.Y. WongErik Shum's ChambersHong KongMichelle is a practising barrister in Hong Kong. She is developing a broad civil and criminal practice. She has appeared as an advocate in her own right and/or a led junior in various levels of court. During her studies, Michelle took part in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. She 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. | |
![]() | Milica LopandićLaw office "Krejić-Stanojević"Bosnia and HerzegovinaI am a Legal associate in Bosnia and Herzegovina with Bar exam. I am working in a law office for 3 years now dealing with domestic law, but I do an additional part time research in international arbitration and FIDIC Contracts. I am a previous mootie, and I have been the coach for University of Banja Luka Vis Moot team for 3 years, this year included. Currently enrolled in masters programme in International Business Law and alternative dispute resolution in Belgrade. | |
Mingchao FanShanghai Arbitration CommissionPRCDr. Fan serves as the Executive Vice President of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC). He has extensive knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region and is an experienced arbitrator. Over 200 arbitration proceedings have been conducted with him as presiding arbitrator, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator under the rules of UNCITRAL, CAS, SIAC, HKIAC, KCAB, CIETAC, etc. On top of commercial arbitration, Dr. Fan’s appointments and tenures witness his extensive experiences in the niche disciplines of sports and international investment arbitration. Dr. Fan is one of the four ICSID arbitrators by the PRC government to the ICSID Panel. | ||
![]() | Mingyuan (Lester) LICity University of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.Lester is currently a PCLL student at City University of Hong Kong. He has extensive mooting experience and has acted as researcher, oralist and coach. Lester recently won the regional round of 2024 Philip C. Jessup Public International Law Moot Court Competition, and over the summer he has participated in the Foreign Direct Investment Moot. Currently, Lester serves as the adviser and researcher for the 22nd CIETAC Cup International Commercial Arbitration Moot, which adopts the same moot problem as the Vis East Moot. | |
![]() | Minli TangAllBright Law OfficesChinaDual 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 FCIArb, 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. | |
![]() | Minwoo KimCovington & Burling LLPUSAMinwoo Kim advises global corporations, industry associations, non-profit corporations, and governments on international trade policies, international law, and cross-border disputes. In his disputes practice, Minwoo has handled high-stakes commercial and treaty-based arbitrations. He has also represented sovereign states before the International Court of Justice and UNCLOS Annex VII tribunals. He is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University School of Law (Arbitration). | |
![]() | Mirela IovuRomanian Bar Association/ Solicitors Regulation AuthorityEnglandMirela is an international law practitioner, dual-qualified in Romania and in England and Wales who is eager to learn more about international dispute resolution. | |
Mohamed TayeaAmereller Legal ConsultantsEgyptA passionate legal practitioner who has been exposed several times to the CISG and the Vis moot problems. As a law student, I participated in a pre-moot of the Vis Moot in Egypt Known as Shalakany Arbitration Moot ("SAM"), next year returned as an arbitrator. After graduating, I joined Amereller Legal Consultants as a junior associate at the arbitration department contributing to several arbitration matters and a significant research project concerning the CISG. Additionally, I deepened my knowledge of the CISG while pursuing a postgraduate diploma in international trade and investment law at Cairo University. | ||
Mohammed TalibPinsent MasonsHong KongI 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. | ||
Monin UngMUNGHong KongFor over 20 years, Monin practised with Magic Circle and international firms. She is a triple-qualified English Barrister, Singapore advocate, and Hong Kong solicitor with a solid track record spanning blockchain-related dispute resolutions, compliance for technology companies (across blockchain, AI, cloud computing, and biotech), corporate finance, private equity, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, trade disputes, and intellectual property litigation. Monin founded MUNG - specialising in blockchain, biotech, and art law in Hong Kong – pioneering the first Initial Coin Offering Arbitration in London and the first Decentralised Autonomous Organisation Litigation in Hong Kong. Monin founded Blockchain Arbitrators and Experts Association. | ||
![]() | Moritz GrahlherUniversity of CologneGermanyMoritz Grahlher is a research assistant at the University of Cologne’s Institute for Banking Law under Prof. Klaus Peter Berger. He is pursuing a doctorate in law with a focus on arbitration and has professional experience from his tenure at White & Case LLP in Frankfurt. A graduate of Goethe University Frankfurt, Moritz has both participated in the Vis and coached multiple teams in Frankfurt and Cologne. | |
Muhamad FaishalSayap Malaikat FoundationIndonesiaSpokesperson, 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 | ||
Muhammad Umair NadeemUniversity of Ghent, BelgiumNetherlandsAs a Seasoned Legal Professional with Three Years of Experience in the Pakistani Legal System, I Specialize in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. My Practice Spans a Diverse Range of Contentious Areas, Including Civil, Commercial, Constitutional Law. Currently, I am pursing LLM in International Business Law at Ghent University Belgium and focuse to pursue my further career in dispute resolution. Additionally, I have also engaged in matters related to Banking and Corporate Laws. Committed to delivering effective legal solutions, I thrive in navigating complex legal landscapes and providing strategic counsel to clients. | ||
Mukhammadjon IbragimovCentil LawTajikistanLast year participant of Vismoot. At the moment, I am employed at Centil, where we often participate in recognition and enforcement of an arbitral awards in Tajikistan. We offer consultations and legal assessments for clients getting ready for arbitration in Tajikistan and globally, emphasizing on recognition and enforcement in Tajikistan. I have experience in online arbitration, and have also participated in practice sessions and friendly matches with other teams. This year, I am pleased to be coaching the Tajikistan team, enhancing my participation in the arbitration community. | ||
![]() | Murphy MokHerbert Simth FreehillsHong Kong S.A.R.Murphy has extensive experience in advising Chinese and international clients from a wide range of industries on cross-border disputes, particularly those related to construction and engineering, infrastructure and energy, as well as disputes arising from share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements and supply agreements. He acts as counsel in international arbitration under various institutional rules (including HKIAC, SIAC, ICC, KCAB and VIAC). | |
![]() | NARANBULAG (Nara) KHUKHUUAnderson and Anderson LLPMongoliaNaranbulag (Nara) Khukhuu is a Partner in Anderson & Anderson LLP. Nara is International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Young Arbitrator Forum Regional Representative for North Asia and sits as Arbitrator on Panel of ACIA, THAC, MIAC, LCIA. Nara also has experience in a range of corporate and commercial matters with focus on foreign investment, project finance, mine etc. Nara is Young Lawyer Grantee of International Bar Association (Sydney) and Young Lawyer Scholar of Inter-Pacific Bar Association (Tokyo). Nara earned LLM from University of Illinois Chicago, USA as Fulbright scholar and LLM Queen Mary University of London, UK as Chevening scholar. | |
![]() | Nataliia KotlenkoUnited Chemical Company URALCHEM JSCRussiaI 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. | |
Natasha SinghAZB & PartnersIndiaNatasha Singh is an Associate in the dispute-resolution team at AZB & Partners, New Delhi, India. She holds a BA/LLB (Hons.) degree from NALSAR University of Law, and graduated from the 2024 Paris Arbitration Academy as the Laureate of the Academy. Natasha has previously interned at UNIDROIT, the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, and the Supreme Court of India. Her writing on arbitration has been featured in the Asian Dispute Review and the American Review of International Arbitration Blog. She has also won multiple arbitration-related awards, such as the 2023 HK45 Essay Competition and the American Arbitration Association’s Diversity Scholarship. | ||
![]() | Nathan HsuCMS Hong Kong LLPHong KongI am a Hong Kong-qualified lawyer with a focus on international arbitration and commercial litigation. My specialty is in multi-jurisdictional disputes across the maritime, international trade and commodities sectors. | |
![]() | Nathaniel LaiDuxton Hill ChambersSingaporeNathaniel 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. AhujaMoot Alumni AssociationSingaporeNavin is an accredited mediator, an accredited tribunal secretary, and an empanelled arbitrator. He currently serves as the Co-President of the Moot Alumni Association (MAA). Navin earned his doctorate in international arbitration and authored the book “Taming the Guerrilla in International Commercial Arbitration: Levelling the Playing Field”. He has contributed to several publications on the CISG. Navin has coached teams for the Vis Moot and various ADR moot competitions, consistently leading them to significant success. | |
Nelson TimkenTimken Dispute Resolution, LLC.USAI am a Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Master, and former Law Secretary for 30 years in the New York State Court System. My Work Email - [email protected] | My Mobile Phone- (917) 533-8080 I earned an LLM in International Dispute Resolution at Fordham Law School (2022) and became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2022). In 2023, I retired as a law clerk to embark on a career in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Before becoming a full-time mediator and arbitrator. I have done arbitration work for FINRA since 2018. I am chair-qualified and also FINRA mediation-qualified. | ||
Neville Sarony KC SCPi ChambersHong Kong/England/Ireland/NepalLLB(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) Associate Member HKIARB Specialist in Professional Negligence, Psychiatric Crime and Cross-Border Commercial Disputes. | ||
![]() | Ngor Shek Siegfried SinSouth China International Arbitration Center (HK)Hong Kong S.A.R.Siegfried is a Legal Counsel at the South China International Arbitration Center (HK) (SCIAHK) and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA). Based in Hong Kong and Mainland China, Siegfried specializes in arbitration, serving as in-house Case Manager and Tribunal Secretary in cases administered under SCIA and SCIAHK rules, as well as UNCITRAL rules. Siegfried has experience managing disputes across capital markets, shareholder disputes and foreign-related arbitration. Siegfried holds an LLB from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Law from the University of Helsinki. He is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. | |
![]() | Nimanga SenanayakeLaw ChambersSri LankaI am a commercial law practitioner with a focus on company law and debt recovery, currently working at the law chambers of a President's Counsel in Sri Lanka. I serve as junior counsel in several arbitrations and handle arbitration enforcement matters as well. I am also a Vis Moot alumnus, and was a satellite coach for the 31st Vis Moot. | |
![]() | Nina JankovicAceris Law LLCSerbiaI am a Senior Associate at Aceris Law. I hold an LLM in Public International Law from Leiden University, the Netherlands, and an LLB from Belgrade University, Serbia. I have considerable experience in international construction, investment and commercial arbitration. Prior to joining Aceris, I was a Graduate Trainee in the International Arbitration Group of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Paris and a former intern at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague. I speak English, Serbian/Croatian, Spanish, German, French and Italian fluently, and I have basic knowledge of Portuguese. | |
![]() | Noam ZamirCity University of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.Dr Noam Zamir is an international arbitrator, lawyer and Associate Professor of Law at City University of Hong Kong. He has written various articles in the field of public international law, notably international arbitration, international humanitarian law and human rights law. His articles were published in top journals such as the American Journal of International Law (CUP) and Arbitration International (OUP) and his book on international humanitarian law was published by Edward Elgar (2017). | |
![]() | Noble MakDavis Polk & WardwellHong Kong S.A.R.Noble is a litigation lawyer based in Hong Kong. Her practice focuses on commercial dispute resolution, including in international arbitration, civil litigation, and mediation. Areas of dispute include shareholder disputes, joint venture disputes, redemption disputes, etc. | |
![]() | Nyon TsangJPSC ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Before being called to the Hong Kong Bar, Nyon worked in a number of securities firms advising in securities, futures contracts and asset management. Nyon completed his pupillage with Mr Adrian Lai, Mr Alfred Cheng, Mr Clement Lau, Mr Kalvin Chan and Mr Herbert Leung before joining Chambers in 2020. He is developing a broad civil and criminal practice and accepts instructions in all areas of work. | |
Ofeliya AhmadzadaAmerican University Washington College of LawUSAOfeliya Ahmadzada is an LL.M. candidate in International Arbitration and Business Law at AUWCL through the 3+1 LL.B./LL.M. program with ADA University. Recognized for academic excellence, she made exchange semester at the University of Glasgow and judged at OxIMUN 2023. Her legal experience includes internships at Azerbaijan Industrial Corporation, KPMG Azerbaijan, and Yasamal District Court, alongside participation in the Willem C. Vis Moot and DIFC CoS Moot. She also contributed to community service with ADA Volunteers. Fluent in multiple languages, she enjoys playing the piano, swimming, and tennis. | ||
![]() | Olavo Caiuby BernardesInstituto de Inglês JurídicoAn attorney licensed in Brazil, specializing in International Law. Currently practicing and teaching in São Paulo. Law Professor, having taught classes, both in Portuguese and English, in Constitutional Law, International Law, Comparative Law, Political Science, and Foreign Investments in Brazil. Legal English Teacher and English-Portuguese translator. | |
Olga BoltenkoPrince's ChambersHong Konghttps://www.law.hku.hk/academic_staff/11728/ | ||
Olga ProkaevaDénuoRussiaAssociate 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 (2022-2023), Vis East arbitrator (2023-2024). Guest lecturer at Saint Petersburg State University, teaching "Russian Corporate Law" (English) course at the "Master in Corporate Finance - MCF" programme. Professional interests: M&A, international commercial and investment arbitration, venture capital, IT&IP. | ||
![]() | Olga KokozOlga Kokoz LegalRussiaOlga Kokoz specialises in international commercial arbitration and complex cross-border litigation. Olga Kokoz’s clients are major and mid-sized Russian and international companies specialising in, inter alia, the IT, media and marketing, real estate and construction sectors; and the senior executives and beneficiaries of such companies. | |
![]() | Olivia KungONC LawyersHong Kong S.A.R.Olivia has acted in litigation matters covering a wide variety of areas, including complex property ownership disputes; director and shareholder disputes; oral and written contract disputes; fraud cases; injunction proceedings; debt recovery; insolvency and bankruptcy. She is a Fellow member of Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and has acted as counsel in arbitrations. She was appointed as an Arbitrator of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission in September 2020. Olivia was a contributing author for LexisNexis Advance Practical Guidance and editor for Wolters Kluwer’s PrimeLaw Hong Kong Tort Cases. In September 2018, Olivia was appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Beijing Normal University. | |
Osei Bonsu DicksonCenter for International Mediators and ArbitratorsGhanaDr. Osei Bonsu Dickson is a top-tier international lawyer with expertise in cybersecurity law, international commercial arbitration, maritime strategy, national security law and investor-state dispute settlement. He is a CIMA World Fellow (London) and Professor of Practice in International Arbitration. He is currently enrolled on the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)’s Global Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration at University of Oxford. He is Course Director of the Oxford-Africa Forum on International Arbitration. | ||
![]() | Oskar GotthardtByro Legal OyFinlandOskar Gotthardt advises clients on dispute resolution, particularly within technology, construction, heavy industry and energy sectors. Oskar’s dispute resolution practice focuses especially on arbitration, and he has acted as counsel in arbitration proceedings under e.g. ICC, LCIA, SCC and FAI rules and as an arbitrator in institutional and ad-hoc arbitration proceedings. In addition, Oskar lectures on internationl arbitration in two universities. | |
Pascal JiangLein (H.K.) Network Technology Co., LimitedHong Kong S.A.R.Pascal Jiang currently works as Legal Counsel in the Hong Kong Office of a tech MNC. He has practical experience handling HKIAC, SCIA, and SIAC cases. He served as the arbitrator in the 20th Vis East, the 19th CIETAC Cup, and the 2nd FDI Shenzhen. He received Juris Doctor and Juris Master dual degrees from Peking University School of Transnational Law and Bachelor's degree in English from Nanjing University. | ||
![]() | Paul FrankensteinApple, Inc.USAAmerican attorney. | |
![]() | Paul StarrKing & Wood MallesonsHong KongPartner, KWM | |
![]() | Pauline PengFreshfields Bruckhaus DeringerHong KongI am currently a Senior Associate at the dispute resolution group of Freshfields in Hong Kong. My practice area includes international arbitration and other cross-border dispute matters. Before moving to Hong Kong in 2019, I practiced in a leading PRC firm in Shanghai for around six years, with a focus on China related arbitrations and arbitration related court proceedings. I frequently act as legal counsel in arbitrations administered by main arbitration institutions such as HKIAC, ICC, CIETAC and SHIAC. I obtained law degrees in China, France, and the US. | |
![]() | Pavan SwamyDeakin UniversityAustraliaPavan is a sessional academic and Vis coach at Deakin Law School. Pavan practises as in-house Legal Counsel at Medibank Pty Ltd, Australia's largest private health insurer. Prior to joining Medibank, Pavan practised as a lawyer in MinterEllison's Competition, Climate and Technology practice with a focus on the health industry. Pavan is an ex-Vis mootie, having represented Deakin Law School at the 25th Vis Moot in Vienna. Pavan holds a first-class Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Neuroscience) from The University of Melbourne. Pavan is admitted to practice in Victoria, Australia. | |
![]() | Pawan KumarAmity UniversityIndiaI am an Assistant Professor specializing in international legal studies and visiting professor at the Indian Law Institute and the Indian Society of International Law. Apart from it, I am a regular columnist for Indian newspapers. | |
![]() | Percy Pui Shing YungNilHong KongPercy has earned LLMArbDR at the City University of Hong Kong. He is also FCIArb. | |
Peter NeumannNeumann PC; Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute ResolutionUSAPeter Neumann, J.D., LL.M., FCIArb is an independent arbitrator, Adjunct Professor of Law at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, and Principal Attorney of Neumann PC. He is currently listed on the following institutional arbitrator panels: HKIAC (List), SIAC (Reserve Panel), BAC/BIAC, KCAB International, SHIAC, CIETAC, SCIA, HIAC, FINRA, and LACBA ACMAS. Mr. Neumann has over 25 years of corporate practice experience, primarily in China. He was previously Shanghai Managing Partner of international law firms and Asia Pacific GC of a Fortune 500 chemicals company. He is professionally fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. | ||
![]() | Peter RosenJAMSPeter Rosen retired from Latham & Watkins at the end of 2018 and then joined JAMS where he mediates and arbitrates both international and domestic disputes. Mr. Rosen currently teaches International Commercial Arbitration Law and Advocacy at UCLA Law School and taught insurance law at USC Gould School of Law for more than a decade. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel, a Fellow in the College of Commercial Arbitrators, an Accredited Mediator through the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution and a Certified ARIAS Arbitrator. | |
Petri TaivalkoskiTaivalkoski Attorneys Ltd.FinlandPetri Taivalkoski is an independent arbitrator based in Helsinki. Before launching his practice as a full-time arbitrator in 2020, he practiced as a litigator with a leading Nordic law firm for 30 years, including several years as the head of its dispute resolution practice in Finland. Petri has served as an arbitrator under various laws and rules, such as the ICC, the FAI, the SCC, the DIS and the Swiss Rules. He served as member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration from 2018 to 2024 and as a member of the FAI Board from 2013 to 2018. | ||
![]() | Petrica IamandiUTCBRomaniaI 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 HanuschBaker McKenzieHong KongPhilipp Hanusch is a Partner in Baker McKenzie's IA team in Hong Kong, with a focus on commercial and corporate disputes. He has represented parties under the rules of the HKIAC, ICC, CIETAC, VIAC, ICDR, and the UNCITRAL Rules. Philipp is on the HKIAC List of Arbitrators and has been repeatedly appointed as arbitrator in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations. He's a regular contributor to Baker McKenzie’s moderated arbitration blog, www.globalarbitrationnews.com. Philipp is a member of the Austrian Arbitration Association, Delos Dispute Resolution, the ICC-HK Standing Committee on Arbitration and ADR, and the Asia-Pacific Arbitration Group of the IBA. | ||
![]() | Phillip RompotisPrince's Chambers, Hong KongHong KongPhillip practices as a barrister, arbitrator and adjudicator in Hong Kong. He is a highly experienced lawyer whose practice covers a range of commercial industries, predominantly construction and infrastructure, as well as finance, energy, technology, transport and large-scale commercial and residential projects, with extensive expertise utilising court, arbitral, adjudicatory and expert determination procedures. He has been appointed presiding, sole or co-arbitrator in numerous arbitrations, is a Fellow of the CIArb and listed on many of the leading Panels and Lists. | |
![]() | Pinky ChanHowse WilliamsHong Kong S.A.R.Pinky is a Senior Associate in Howse Williams. Howse Williams is the 2nd largest independent law firm in Hong Kong. She is a Hong Kong solicitor with 6 years' practice experience. She specialises in contentious regulatory work, international arbitration and commercial litigation. She has acted for financial institutions, corporations and individuals in various domestic and cross-border commercial litigations and arbitrations. She has experience in dealing with investigations by regulatory bodies such as the SFC, the HKEX and the HKMA. She has attained Fellowship with the CIArb and is an Associate of CPA Australia. Pinky is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. | |
![]() | Piyush JainOffice of Former Judge of Delhi High Court & former member of Competition Commission of IndiaIndiaPiyush is an India-qualified lawyer and Associate under Hon'ble Justice G.P. Mittal, former Judge of the Delhi High Court and former member of the Competition Commission of India, specializing in Domestic and International Arbitration and Competition Law. He has assisted Justice Mittal in high-stakes arbitration matters and served as Tribunal Secretary. Piyush has also coached teams for international moots like the Willem C. Vis and FDI Moot and judged moot court competitions in India. His experience extends to ICC and SIAC arbitrations, mediations, and legal research, enhancing his expertise in both commercial and investor-state dispute resolution. | |
Polina YataevaSt Petersburg UniversityRussiaRussia-based lawyer specializing in international law and international dispute resolution Head of the International Moot Court Program at St Petersburg University Coach for the St Petersburg University Team Lecturer on international commercial arbitration, international adjudication, international investment dispute resolution | ||
![]() | Polina LysanovaSaint Petersburg UniversityRussiaI am a legal counsel at an international fintech company, bringing a strong background in dispute resolution from my nine years as an associate at a global law firm. I have participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court, and the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court—both as a competitor, an arbitrator and a coach. | |
![]() | PRAKASH SINHAFINJURIS LLPIndiaI am Indian CPA & Lawyer , practicing as an Advocate at New Delhi and partner of Law firm FINJURIS LLP . My practice areas are tax laws , corporate laws , business law, economic laws , arbitration laws & Anti Money laundering law . I regularly appear in Tribunals , High Courts and Supreme Courts .I have the experience of arguments before the arbitral tribunal and challenging the arbitration award in commercial courts & High Courts . My expertise in commercial and Business laws helps to take up matters of International commercial arbitration. I can be contacted on 9818295840 | |
![]() | Prakhar DeepShardul Amarchand MangaldasIndiaI am an arbitration laywer based in Delhi | |
Preetika MishraAM Legal AttorneysIndiaPreetika Mishra is an Advocate at AM Legal Attorneys in the International and Domestic Commercial Law Division. Preetika has served as the member of the Working Group of TIAC under 45. She expertise in handling complex Arbitration, Tax and Commercial Law matters. She has represented and advised clients before various Commercial Dispute Redressal Forums in India and represented clients in International Arbitration before SIAC, and MCIA and DIAC in India.She was selected to serve as Project Mentor for undergraduate students at School of Law, Singapore Management University.She has served as Mentor for LawWithoutWalls a program organized by University of Miami. | ||
![]() | Priscila Luz BarreirosFrankfurt University of Applied Sciences / EY LawGermanyMs. Luz Barreiros was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a passion for the intricacies of law, she embarked on a journey that led her to the fields of legal practice, research, and academia. After obtaining her law degree at the Frankfurt University, she joined EY LAW as an Attorney-at-law specialized in extrajudicial resolutions (Mediation and Arbitration) and labor law. She also works as a lecturer at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and as a researcher at the Research Lab for Law and Applied Technologies with specialization in smart contracts. | |
Pryderi DiebschlagClyde & CoHong KongPryderi 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. | ||
![]() | Qingyu MaoCIETACChinaMs. Qingyu MAO is a case manager at China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), where she has assisted the tribunal in more than 100 domestic and international arbitrations. She has also contributed to the organization of CIETAC Cup International Commercial Arbitration Moot, which is a pre-moot of Vis Moot. She is qualified to practice in China. Qingyu is a former participant of the Vis Moot and the Vis East Moot, receiving Honourable Mention for Claimant's Memorandum. She has acted as guest arbitrator in various pre-moots including Moot Shanghai, Moscow Pre-Moot etc. | |
![]() | Rachnita SOKLawyer | Moot ArbitratorAustraliaRachnita is a Melbourne-based commercial and technology lawyer with a passion for arbitration. She competed in the 13th VEM and later coached the Cambodian team for the 14th VEM. In 2016, Rachnita was selected as a trainer for the Vis East Moot Foundation’s Capacity Building Program, collaborating closely with Louise Barrington to support Cambodian law students. Her 2018 internship at the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and the Australian Dispute Centre in Sydney deepened her engagement with arbitration; and she continues to participate in ADR-related events globally. | |
Rafael MaharramliRenmin University of ChinaChinaHe is a Master’s student at Renmin University of China specializing in commercial law, private international law, and arbitration. An active member of Young ICCA, he has participated in organizing Azerbaijan Arbitration Days 2024 and the China Arbitration Summit 2025. He has a solid academic background from Baku State University and training from the Geneva Arbitration Summer School. | ||
Rajdeep Choudhury4-5 Gray's Inn Square Chambers, LondonEnglandI am a Barrister at 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square, a leading barristers’ chambers in London. I represent businesses in commercial litigation, commercial arbitration and construction arbitration in a range of industries including oil and gas, transportation, renewable energy, manufacturing, shipping, commodities and trade. I appear in arbitrations governed by all the main rules, including those of DIAC, SIAC, ICC, HKIAC and UNCITRAL, and involving substantive laws of Hong Kong, England, India and Singapore. | ||
![]() | Rajesh SharmaRMIT UniversityAustraliaAssociate Professor, RMIT University Director, IDRRMI-RMIT Dispute Resolution Centre Program Manager, Garduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution | |
![]() | Raluca RusuUniversity of BucharestRomaniaM&A specialized lawyer | |
![]() | Raphael ReissUniversity of CologneGermanyI 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, In my thesis, I aim to delineate the rights and duties of the participants to a mediation proceeding (parties and mediator) under German law while also keeping a legal comparative perspective. | |
![]() | Raymond YANGJohnson Stokes & MasterHong Kong S.A.R.As a triple qualified lawyers in the PRC, Hong Kong, England & Wales, Chinese and international clients come to Raymond Yang for counsel on international dispute resolution, commercial and investment arbitration (institutional and ad hoc), court litigation (including all levels of the Hong Kong courts and PRC courts), and regulatory investigation and compliance matters. | |
![]() | Rebecca TisdaleDeakin UniversityAustraliaRebecca is a lawyer and academic from Melbourne, Australia. She has worked as a lawyer in both Melbourne and London, working in the areas of employment law, intellectual property disputes and international bribery and corruption. She now practices and researches mainly in employment law. She competed in the Vis East moot in 2010, as an oralist in the runner up team from Deakin University. She is also the coach of the Deakin University team. | |
Reihaneh JavdanInstitute of Comparative LawIranA dynamic and passionate Oil & Gas law student, captivated by international commercial arbitration, eager to dive deeper into the boundless ocean of arbitration. With the upcoming Moot, she aims to expand their horizons and refine the skills, one arbitral award at a time! Driven by a desire to explore its depths, seeking to immerse themselves in the practical applications of the Vis Moot and its relevance to real cases and future career opportunities in Arbitration. | ||
![]() | Rhoan HiponiaFirst Standard Finance CorporationPhilippinesA graduate of Juris Doctor at Central Philippine, University, Legal Affairs Head of First Standard Finance Corporation, Accredited Arbitrator at Philippine Arbitration Center in the Visayas, Trained Arbitrator at Philippine Dispute Resolution Center Inc., Member of Young Philippine Institute of Arbitrators | |
Richard Zhongyu WANGZhong Lun Law FirmP.R. ChinaAssociate at Zhong Lun Law Firm | ||
![]() | Rinat GareevWhitecliff ManagementUSARinat Gareev is an US-qualified attorney (admitted in New York), holds civil and common law degrees. In his current role of a Legal Consultant at a New York based law firm, Rinat represents domestic and international entities on a variety of general corporate matters and cross-border transactions, as well as assisting clients in navigating complex compliance issues. | |
Risham GargNational Law University DelhiIndiaAssociate Professor of Law and Executive Director, Center for Transnational Commercial Law (CTCL). Dr. Risham Garg holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), on UN CISG Convention. He is primarily engaged in research, consultancy and teaching on Transnational Commercial Laws, Bankruptcy Insolvency & Restructuring, Private International Law, Legal Research Writing. He acts as an Arbitrator at the Vis Moot. He has been a Visiting Research Scholar at UNCITRAL, Vienna. He has also participated in “Training the Trainers of Insolvency Professionals” conducted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) World Bank Group and IBBI. | ||
Rishika JainAb InBevSwedenRishika Jain is currently working with the Legal Team as a Corporate Legal Analyst at Ambev (AB InBev Group) in Stockholm, Sweden. She is an Advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of India. She completed her master's degree from Stockholm University in the International Commercial Arbitration Law (ICAL) program. She had worked with the Dispute Resolution Team at Numen Law Offices, Delhi. She has appeared before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, National Company Law Tribunal, and various other Tribunals / Authorities in India for matters related to commercial law, and international arbitration. | ||
![]() | Robert JacobsBlank Rome LLPUSARob Jacobs represents policyholders in a wide array of insurance coverage disputes arising from product liabilities, toxic torts, first-party property losses, business interruption, kidnap and ransom losses, and various directors and officers-related liabilities. For the past several years, Rob has been heavily involved in seeking coverage for liabilities arising out of the life sciences industries, particularly with respect to agricultural products. Rob is particularly known for representing policyholders in London arbitrations, required under many Bermuda Form policies. Rob has written is a frequent lecturer on issues facing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, as well as ethical issues arising out arbitrations. | |
![]() | Roger ChinBorneo International Centre for Arbitration and MediationMalaysiaBICAM Council Member | |
![]() | Rokaya KamelElezaby law firmEgyptRokaya Mossad is an Egyptian qualified lawyer. She is also served as EMEA Regional Representative - Moot Alumni Association and Local liaison at myArbitration, in addition she has actively participated in major regional and international ADR moot competitions such as FDI and Vis Moot as participant, then as a coach and arbitrator. Rokaya graduated from Ain Shams University with an LL.B. degree. Then she started her postgraduate studies in International trade. She is fluent in Arabic and English, with a fair command of Mandarin. | |
![]() | Roman KramaříkJSKCzech RepublicPartner in JSK in Prague. Worked in White & Case and Allen & Overy. Also worked in UBS in Hong Kong and Geneva. Scholar. ICC Arbitrator. Aviator. | |
![]() | Ronald SumHui Doe & Sum Law Firm / YingKe Law FirmHong KongFCIArb, FHKIArb, Meditor | |
![]() | Ross GoJohnston Stokes & MasterHong Kong S.A.R.I am a trainee solicitor at Johnson Stokes & Master with an interest in arbitration and court cases. I have experienced in large-scale judicial review and criminal trial in Hong Kong and have assisted in preparation of arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong. With passion in the mooting field, I am a former champion in Be EnGayged Mooting Competition 2022 (best oralist, best team and best skeleton submission). | |
Roy GohGoogle Asia PacificSingaporeProf. Roy Goh is a published author and a dispute resolution lawyer by training, with more than some 15 years of commercial business experience. He also serves as Visiting Professor of Law with the European International University-Paris. Roy is appointed international arbitrator and mediator on the panel of leading Chinese, Indian, and Thai international arbitral centres, and he also serves as an accredited mediator with the Consumers Association of Singapore. In 2019, Roy was admitted as a member of the European Court of Arbitration and also appointed member of the Hainan International Arbitration Court. | ||
![]() | Ruchira Kaur BaliLUISS Guido Carli University Rome, ItalyItalyI am a current PHD in Law and Business Candidate at LUISS Carli Guido University, Rome, Italy XXXVIII Cycle. Prior to this I had completed my LLM in International and Comparative Law. from Trinity College, Dublin, for which i was awarded merit with scholarship. I also have obtained a BBA LLB degree from Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad in 2020. Being supervised by Prof. Jorge E. Vinuales and Prof. Pietro Pustorino. Brilliantly working on sustainability and ESG goals in IIAs. | |
Ruohan ZhangCity University of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.PhD Student at the City University of Hong Kong. Oralist for the 2023 Vis Vienna. Honor-mentioned advocate for the FDI Moot 2023 Asia-Pacific Round. | ||
![]() | Rupesh GuptaAAA LegalIndiaIndia based partner at a law firm AAA Legal, primarily focused on arbitration. Empanelled international arbitrator and working consistently in encouraging arbitrations. | |
![]() | Sabrina HoDes Voeux ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Sabrina is a practising barrister in Hong Kong. Her practice focuses on commercial, company and insurance law. Sabrina is a member of the List of Arbitrators of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration and a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre. | |
![]() | Sabrina Ka Yu LauJackson Road ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Barrister-at-Law | |
Saeid ZOGHI ASGHARPOURUniversity of TehranGermanyIt's Saeid Zoghi Asgharpour, 26, an International Commercial Law LLM graduated from the University of Tehran. I'm also a Legal Representative of the University of Tehran before local courts. 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 International Commercial Law, Contract Law, and Sports Law. Read more about me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/szalegal/ | ||
![]() | Sakinah SatDes Voeux ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Barrister-at-law at Des Voeux Chambers | |
![]() | Sam WongHan Kun Law Offices LLPHong KongSam has extensive experience acting in arbitrations under major institutional rules, including HKIAC, ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL Rules, involving various jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, PRC China, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States. He has also represented listed companies, multinational corporations, PRC state-owned enterprises, shareholders and individuals in cases involving cross-border and complex commercial disputes. Sam is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Sam obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree with First Class Honours from the University of Hong Kong and ranked second in class. He also holds a Master of Law degree from the University of Cambridge. | |
Saman ZareefABS & CoPakistanA practicing lawyer with a keen focus on contract law and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), she has developed a strong foundation in legal principles and practices. Her academic journey also includes successful participation in the 21st Vis Moot, she received a honorable mention for a best Individual Oral Advocate with her team ranking 9th out out 144+ teams. She is passionate about promoting fair resolution and is committed to leveraging her expertise in both traditional and non-traditional legal settings. Thriving in collaborative environments, eager to contribute to innovative solutions in the field of law. | ||
Samuel LeungCornerstone ChambersHong KongSamuel Yee Ching Leung is a Barrister in Hong Kong SAR. 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. 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. His works have been cited both in Hong Kong and abroad, including by Snell’s Equity, the leading authority on trusts law, and two apex courts, namely the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal and the Supreme Court of Pakistan. | ||
![]() | Sanjeev NirwaniNirwani AssociatesIndiaLaw professional with over 32 years of experience in commercial matters. Keen Moot enthusiast having judged almost all Moots/ Competitions on Arbitration, Human Rights, Mediation, Maritime Arbitration, International Law, etc. | |
![]() | Saptarko BiswasKiel University, GermanyGermanyA fully-qualified Indian lawyer currently pursuing a Doctor of Law degree from Germany. | |
![]() | Sara MiglioriniUniversity of MacauMacauDr. 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. | |
![]() | Sarah FaitUniversität MainzGermanySarah participated in the 30th Vis Moot and afterwards worked as a student assistant at the University of Mainz. She is currently coaching her university’s Vis Moot team for the second time. In addition, Sarah was a trainee at the department of Dispute Resolution in an international law firm in Frankfurt, and worked on cases in international arbitration. | |
![]() | Sarocha ThongpermTHE CAPITAL LAW OFFICE COMPANY LIMITEDSarocha Thongperm, is a Partner at The Capital Law Office who has over 15 years’ experience in domestic and cross-border litigation, specializing in arbitration proceedings administered by major institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), and the Thailand Arbitration Institute (TAI). Sarocha has advised clients on complex civil and criminal proceedings, competition law, business rehabilitation, and administrative law disputes. Her expertise spans a diverse range of sectors including oil and gas, renewable energy, real estate, construction, insurance, hospitality, consumer goods and services, and transportation. | |
Sarthak RajCTIL, Department of CommerceIndiaSarthak Raj is an international lawyer and an Associate Trainee at MRP Advisory, UAE. He is admitted to practice in India, holds an Indian law degree, is multilingual and multicultural and has a broad-based background in international arbitration and commercial contracts. In addition to this, he has participated and coached teams for Willem C. Vis Arbitration Moot in the past. Besides, he has also been a mooting enthusiast with impeccable achievements in FDI Arbitration Moot, JESSUP and STETSON. | ||
Sebastian RheinwaldLufthansa GroupGermanyCompetitor of the 30th Vis Moot Competition for the Team Mainz, Legal Advisor at Lufthansa Group, former Law Clerk at Baker McKenzie; Head Coach at the University of Dar Es Salam | ||
![]() | Selin ÖzgörenAcacia International Lawyers IzmirTurkeyFormer mootie and a current coach | |
Sello TsabehaArbitration Association LesothoLesothoI am a lawyer practicing mostly in the area o commercial arbitration. I have also studied commercial arbitration law at the Masters Level | ||
![]() | Semyon SysuevDenuoRussiaAssociate at Denuo law firm (ex DLA Piper Russia). Practicing tax law, currency law and banking regulation. Alumni of National Research University Higher School of Economics (Saint Petersburg). Participated in a number of local and international moots. Arbitrator of 21st Vis East moot. Coach of 21st and 22nd Vis East moot teams. | |
![]() | Shahla AliUniversity of Hong Kong, Faculty of LawHong KongShahla 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. | |
Shanna YanBeijing Jingshi Law firm Senior PartnerChinaShanna 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. | ||
![]() | Sharifah ShazuwinBorneo International Centre for Arbitration and MediationMalaysiaManager of the Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM) based in Sabah, East Malaysia. | |
![]() | Sharofjon TurgunovLEGALMAXUzbekistanSharofjon Turgunov is an experienced attorney from Uzbekistan with expertise in intellectual property, corporate law, and compliance. He has successfully represented clients in court, developed legal automation tools, and contributed to legislative improvements. With a strong academic background, he is pursuing an LL.M. to bridge Civil and Common law jurisdictions and aims to qualify as a U.S. attorney. Passionate about law and technology, he is developing blockchain solutions to combat corruption. Fluent in multiple languages, he seeks opportunities as a legal assistant or paralegal to gain international experience. Sharofjon is committed to excellence, innovation, and advancing legal practice globally. | |
![]() | Sharon NgGilt ChambersChinaSharon is a versatile advocate with both practical experiences in conducting criminal cases and civil cases. Since she has called to the Bar, Sharon has worked on cases involving criminal, personal injuries, land, contractual disputes, civil fraud, commercial and company law. Sharon has been instructed to provide legal opinions on SFC matters, commercial disputes and personal injuries claims. She also advises on public procurement or tendering issues under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement. | |
Sherlin TungWithersHong KongSherlin Tung (董希琳) is a Partner in the International Litigation & Arbitration Practice at Withersworldwide, where she specializes in cross-border disputes and complex international arbitrations. Sherlin possesses a unique background, from working with a leading independent arbitrator sitting as tribunal secretary, to working with the world's leading arbitral institution, before going in-house with a publicly listed international conglomerate, and then onwards to private practice and now sitting herself as an arbitrator in complex commercial arbitrations. This allows her to understand the key objectives of her clients but also strategies implemented by counterparties, how decision makers think, and how institutions/courts operate. | ||
shi shuDentonsChinaMr Shu is a partner of Beijing Dacheng Law Firm (Shenzhen), a member of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the China Democratic League, a member of the Environmental and Resources Committee of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association, a member of the Environmental and Resources Committee of the Guangdong Lawyers Association; a member of the Ecological Environment Research Center of the Shenzhen Futian District Lawyers' Work Committee. He is also an arbitrator of the arbitration committees of Quanzhou, Lanzhou, Bazhong, Tongling, Panzhihua, Yichun, Shanwei, Binzhou and an arbitrator of the Guangzhou Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Court etc. | ||
![]() | Shiqing PengThe University of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.I am now a J.D. student at The University of Hong Kong. | |
Shivani GuptaNoneIndiaLaw faculty with 4 years of experience in the teaching of law subjects | ||
![]() | Shubham JoshiUPES Dehradun IndiaIndiaShubham Joshi is an Indian qualified lawyer and an alumnus of Bucerius Law School, Germany, and the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, India. Shubham has acted as a counsel, assisting counsel, court commissioner, and tribunal secretary in various commercial disputes before the arbitration tribunals, state courts, and quasi-judicial tribunals in India. He is currently the Assistant Dean – International Affairs at the School of Law, UPES Dehradun, India where he primarily teaches Contracts, Corporate Law, and Moot Court Advocacy. Shubham has previously participated as a coach and arbitrator in Vis Vienna, Vis East, FDI, Alfred Deakin ICA, etc. | |
![]() | Sian KnightKing & Wood MallesonsHong KongSian is a Professional Support Lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons | Solicitor | Disputes |FCIArb | CEDR Accredited Mediator | |
![]() | Sicen HuHong Kong International Arbitration CentreChinaSicen 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 SacharSiddharth Sachar & AdvocatesIndiaI 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. | ||
![]() | Sifan ZhuRedotpayHong Kong S.A.R.My name is Zhu Sifan and my English name is Sophia, I graduated from City University of Hong Kong in Arbitration(LLM). I worked in a law firm after graduating and now work in a fintech company as a paralegal. I really want to have a chance to join this activity. If I could have the chance to participate, I would really appreciate it. Many thanks! | |
![]() | Simon PotterConsultation Simon Potter Inc.Canada45 years of practice in Canada, in contractual disputes, trade law, competition law. 5 years of practice as an arbitrator and mediator, mostly as sole arbitrator in international contractual disputes. Past-President of the Canadian Bar Association. Fluent in English and French. | |
Sobiya AmeenRESOL ServicesIndiaSobiya Ameen is an experienced international arbitration lawyer with a distinguished history at the Willem C. Vis Moot. She has participated in the Vis Moot over the years, and her passion for arbitration has driven her to coach multiple teams, guiding them through complex arbitration challenges. This year, Sobiya will serve as an arbitrator for the Vis Moot in Hong Kong, bringing her extensive expertise to the global stage. With a commitment to advancing arbitration advocacy and training the next generation of arbitration professionals, Sobiya continues to make a significant impact on the international arbitration community. | ||
Sochanmalisphoung VannavuthTilleke &GibbinsCambodiaVannavuth Sochanmalisphoung is an associate at Tilleke & Gibbins (Cambodia) and a distinguished member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb). As an associate at Tilleke & Gibbins, Malisphoung provides invaluable assistance and advice to both domestic and international clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Her expertise encompasses corporate affairs licensing, commercial transactions, M&A, banking and finance, technology, franchising, employment, and real estate. Malisphoung is known for delivering clear and commercially relevant advice that takes into consideration the specific business needs of her clients. She ensures that her recommendations are actionable and enable informed decision-making. | ||
![]() | SRISTI NIMODIANMIMS Kirit P Mehta School of LawIndiaAs a multifaceted professional, blending mathematical rigor with legal expertise, I excel at the intersection of finance and law. My journey began with a strong foundation in mathematics and actuarial science, which sparked a fascination with the financial markets. This led me to pursue an LLM in Investment and Securities Law, and now, I'm advancing my expertise through a PhD in Securities Law. I'm passionate about: - Bridging the gap between financial innovation and regulatory frameworks - Developing practical solutions for securities law challenges - Collaborating with industry stakeholders to shape policy and best practices | |
![]() | Stanislava SosninaInternational Energy CompanyRussiaStanislava Sosnina practiced law as an in-house counsel and her main areas of practice are International Commercial Law and International Dispute Resolution. Her experience includes working in both leading dispute resolution boutique and transnational holding company. Stanislava has significant moot court experience. She participated in 30th Vis Moot as well as FIAMC Moot 2023. Stanislava is coaching different universities for Vis Moot. She also coached Diponegoro's FDI Team that won the highest ranked team in 2023. | |
![]() | Stefan SchmiererRavenscroft & SchmiererHong KongMr 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. | |
![]() | Stefano CastagnaWUAustriaI am an academic with publications in International Arbitration (eg. CiArb's Arbitration Journal on Kluwer Arbitration) and with a specific publication in Arbitration that addresses bifurcation and power of arbitrators. I have written on investment arbitration, commercial arbitration and other matters. My research focus is primarily directed at comparing and analysing arbitral procedure. I hold an IBRLA LL.M. (NYU) an M.Sc. in Business Administration and Law (Bocconi University), and a Combined Master's degree in Law (Bocconi University). I have also been a delegate at UNCITRAL's 50th Session, amongst my U.N. experiences as a delegate. | |
![]() | Stephen HongPrivate PracticeHong KongArbitrator, was a Vis Mooter in 2002 | |
![]() | Surabhi LalShardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.IndiaSurabhi Lal is a Principal Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice of the firm. Surabhi joined the firm in July 2016 after graduating from National Law University Delhi in 2016. She completed her Master of Laws from University of Cambridge, UK in 2020. Surabhi has represented clients in foreign seated and domestic arbitrations based on SIAC Rules, ICC Arbitration Rules, LCIA Rules, DIAC and MCIA. She has regularly appeared before several courts to represent clients in commercial litigations. She has represented clients in disputes across various sectors including energy, infrastructure, hospitality, banking and corporate disputes. | |
![]() | Surabhi SinghSupreme court of IndiaIndiaMs. Surabhi Singh is a seasoned lawyer with 10 years of experience practicing across Indian courts, including trial courts, the Rajasthan High Court, and the Supreme Court of India. With a strong foundation in civil and criminal law, Surabhi Singh brings exceptional advocacy skills and a deep understanding of legal complexities to arbitration proceedings. Adept at analyzing disputes, drafting precise arguments, and delivering persuasive submissions, Surabhi Singh is committed to resolving conflicts efficiently and fairly. Combining courtroom expertise with a results-driven approach, Surabhi Singh is well-equipped to excel in arbitration, ensuring effective representation and favorable outcomes. | |
Surinder Kumar KALRAMastercube IoT LLPIndiaI am Chartered Accountant from India, with an experience of 42 years in Commercial, Financial and Matrimonial ADR. I have handled more than 2000 Arbitration and Mediation Domestic and International Cases . | ||
![]() | Susan SuPCL Lawyers Pty Ltd, solicitorAustraliaSusan Su is a solicitor at PCL Lawyers in Sydney, specializing in building and construction law and commercial litigation. With a Bachelor of Law from China and a Master's degree from Australia. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. As a semi-finalist in the 2021 CIArb NSW Young Lawyer International Commercial Arbitration Competition and the recipient of Best Written Submission in the 2022 Baker McKenzie National Women Moot, Susan showcases strong advocacy skills. She serves as a co-arbitrator in the Vis Williams International Commercial Arbitration Pre-Moot for 2023-2024, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in arbitration. | |
Susan WINTERMUTHChina EU School of LawGermanyPracticed law for close to 20 years; then have been teaching law for close to 20 years. | ||
![]() | Sushma BhandariKathmandu School of LawNepalI am Sushma Bhandari from Kathmandu, Nepal. I participated in the 20th Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition and the 31st Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition. | |
![]() | Swar Manojbhai KansagraWith LawIndiaSwar Kansagra, co-founder of With Law Firm, is a distinguished lawyer with extensive expertise in corporate law and international regulations. His work spans finance, non-profits, and global trade. Swar actively shapes international legal frameworks, contributing to guidelines from bodies like the European Banking Authority, IFR4NPO, and IFSCA. Known for his strategic insights, he helps clients navigate complex legal landscapes with a focus on transparency and compliance. A thought leader, Swar publishes articles and speaks at global conferences, solidifying his reputation as an influential voice in regulatory and policy development. | |
![]() | Sylvia TeeAshurstHong KongSylvia 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. | |
Tamara Ying Ying TamaraTonys LawyersHong Kong S.A.R.My main practice area is arbitration and litigation, with most recent cases I have handled as legal counsel are construction arbitrations. I have passion for arbitration and have participated the 16th FAIMC-CIETAC moot in Beijing in April 2024 as arbitrator and judge. I truly enjoyed that experience as moot arbitrator and am looking forward to having the upcoming opportunities with other moots. | ||
Tara DakinHerbert Smith FreehillsAustraliaTara Dakin is an Australian legal practitioner at Herbert Smith Freehills in Melbourne, Australia, working in commercial litigation. Tara is seconded to Herbert Smith Freehills' Disputes practice in Hong Kong from March to August in 2025. Tara participated in the 2020/2021 Vis Moot with Deakin University and then coached the University in Pretoria for the 2021/2022 competition where they placed third in Vienna Vis Moot. | ||
Tatevik KarapetyanResolve AcademyRussiaArbitrator and academician | ||
![]() | Tatiana ChupakhinaKutafin Moscow State Law UniversityRussiaA practing lawyer from Moscow. Ex vis mootie and ex coach of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University. | |
Tejas HinderCyril Amarchand MangaldasIndiaMr. Tejas Hinder is a Legal Associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Mumbai Office). He has done the VIS East Moot, representing the National Law Institute University, Bhopal in 2022. | ||
Terence WongLoeb & Loeb LLPHong Kong S.A.R.Terence Wong is a seasoned dispute resolution lawyer whose practice focuses on international commercial arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation, expert determination and court proceedings. Terence is well versed in the arbitration rules of all key arbitration institutions, including the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC), the Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). | ||
Tessa VoswinkelClifford ChanceGermanyParticipant in the Vis (East) Moot 2020/21 for University of Münster (Finalist in the Vis East Moot) Coach of Münster's Vis Moot Team 2021/22 Graduated University of Münster in 2024 (1. Staatsexamen) Currently working at Clifford Chance until starting my LL.M. studies in the States this upcoming summer | ||
![]() | Thomas YeonPrince's ChambersHong KongThomas is a barrister at Prince's Chambers with a broad civil and arbitration practice. He has experiences on cases under the HKIAC, LCIA, and ICC Rules. He is also a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators. | |
![]() | Thomas NipPlowman ChambersHong KongBarrister | |
![]() | Thomas LeungKaras So LLP in association with Mishcon de ReyaHong Kong S.A.R.Thomas is an Associate of Karas So LLP. He specialises in international commercial litigation and arbitration, with a focus on corporate insolvency and fraud-related matters. He regularly acts for liquidators in investigation and litigation arising out of complex corporate collapses, including bringing claims against directors, auditors, bankers and IPO sponsors. He has also represented sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, multinational corporations and banks in cross-border litigation and arbitration, encompassing contractual dispute, asset recovery and emergency injunctive reliefs. | |
Tianyu MaRajah & Tann Singapore LLPChinaTianyu is an International Coundel at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. Specializing in international arbitration, Tianyu assists his clients with resolution of disputes in cross-boarder transactions with a focus on international construction and infrastructure, energy, and mining. He has represented clients in arbitrations administered by major institutions, such as ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, and CIETAC. Tianyu is a representative of ICC YAAF in north Asia. | ||
Tim MengGoldenGate LawyersChinaMr. Tim Meng has served as Managing Partner at GoldenGate Lawyers since its establishment. Mr. Meng is a Fellow of CIArb and an arbitrator of CIETAC. Mr. Meng is a well-recognized litigator in China, and has been endorsed by peers such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Managing IP etc. Mr. Meng has been heavily involved in complex commercial litigation/arbitration and IP-related matters. He has represented, as leading attorney, over 50 files before CIETAC, ICC, DIS and HKIAC, and litigated in over 50 courts in different cities at all levels all over the country. | ||
Tim RobbinsRobbins ArbitrationNetherlandsTim Robbins is an independent arbitrator with over 15 years of experience in commercial disputes, and has acted as arbitrator, tribunal secretary or counsel in over 80 international arbitrations. Based in The Hague and Hong Kong, Tim sits as arbitrator and tribunal secretary in matters seated across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. He has worked on matters under the rules of many of the leading commercial arbitral institutions, including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, KCAB, JCAA, SCC, ICDR and DIAC, as well as numerous ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules. | ||
![]() | Timothy Ellam KCMcCarthy Tétrault LLPCanadaTimothy 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. | |
Timothy HillArbitra InternationalHong KongTim 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). | ||
![]() | Tom Christopher PröstlerCMSGermanyTom is a partner with CMS Germany based in Berlin and Hong Kong. With over a decade of experience, Tom advises his clients in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving a wide range of applicable laws. He primarily acts as counsel in international arbitration proceedings under all major arbitration rules. In addition, he advises on arbitration related court proceedings, transnational litigations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings and serves as arbitrator. Next to his private practice, Tom lectures and publishes on dispute resolution, international law, and legal tech subjects and is a director of the Humboldt Center for the Legal Profession. | |
Tom Yi YANChinese University of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.Tom Yan is an LLB graduate and currently PCLL candidate at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has extensive mooting experience, having served as Chief Editor and team member of CUHK in 2024 Vis East and Vis Vienna tcompetitions, achieving a global rank of 16th. As team leader, he led his team to victory in the 2024 SHIAC Invitational Moot Arbitration Competition. Tom also gained practical arbitration experience as a legal intern at HKIAC’s Secretariat, undertaking researches and handling arbitration cases in complex civil and commercial matters. | ||
![]() | Tommy ChungQRC ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Tommy Chung is a practicing barrister in Hong Kong and is developing a broad civil and criminal practice. He is also admitted as an attorney in the state of New York. He read law at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and subsequently completed his LLM at Columbia Law School. While reading law at CUHK, he was a member (and later became a student-coach) of the CUHK Vis Moot Team. He was an oralist in the Vis (East) Moot and obtained an Honourable Mention for his advocacy in the preliminary rounds. | |
![]() | Toni DeskoskiUniversity SS Cyril and MethodiusNorth macedoniaProf. 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). | |
![]() | Tony KoPlowman ChambersHong KongTony is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and acts as counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations. He serves as a Chairman of the Buildings Appeal Tribunal, an Adjudicator of the Immigration Tribunal and an Adjudicator of the Registration of Persons Tribunal. He is currently a member of the Bar Association Special Committee on Competition Law and had served as a member of the Bar Association Special Committee on Companies Law, and was appointed by the HKU Senate as an External Examiner in Commercial Dispute Resolution. | |
Tsz Ho AuOve Arup & Partners HK LtdHong Kong S.A.R.Frederick is a chartered engineer with extensive technical experience in the industry of the built environment. He has more than 10 years of experience in managing high profile construction contracts ranging from medium to large scale private and public developments in Hong Kong such as the LianTang Boundary Control Point and the Taikoo Place Redevelopment. Frederick is a fellow of the CIArb and listed arbitrators and adjudicators of various panels. He is actively involved in alternative dispute resolution by utilising his knowledge in construction law as well as his experience in practical dispute management and contract administration. | ||
TSZ KIN JACKY LAIIceHouse ChambersHong KongI am a counsel, mediator, arbitrator. I have presided over 800 mediation cases, and is head trainer and assessor to Ofqual / TQUK 40-hour mediation accreditation courses. I served as advocates in arbitration several times and arbitrated once. I am FHKIArb and MCIArb | ||
![]() | Ulrich SchroeterUniversity of BaselSwitzerlandUlrich Schroeter is a Professor of Law at the University of Basel (Switzerland), where he currently serves as the Dean of Research of the Faculty of Law, and is a member of the CISG Advisory Council. Ulrich specializes in the fields of international trade law, with a particular, focus on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods ("CISG"), international arbitration, commercial law, and financial markets regulations. His works have been cited by courts worldwide: Australia, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.S., as well as by the Advocates General at the European Court of Justice. | |
Usen TastanbekovKinstellarKazakhstanUsen Tastanbekov is a Junior Associate in the Dispute Resolution department at Kinstellar’s Almaty office, where he focuses on complex international arbitration, investor-state disputes, and high-stakes domestic litigation. Usen graduated at the top of his class from the distinguished double diploma program between Maqsut Narikbayev University and Tashkent State University of Law. In addition to his professional practice, Usen serves as as President of both the Kazakhstan Vis Alumni Association and the Central Asia Vis Core Committee, where he oversees the associations' initiatives, manages appointments, and fosters strategic coordination to promote arbitration advocacy and mentorship across Central Asia. | ||
![]() | Ushan PremaratneMeritus Law LLCSingaporeUshan 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 | |
![]() | Vaishnavi MurthyNational Legal Rights Consortium, WICCIIndiaVaishnavi Murthy is a lawyer currently pursuing a Master's in Business Law from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. As the National President of WICCI’s National Legal Rights Consortium, she spearheads initiatives for legal reform and advocacy. With a strong background in arbitration, including serving as an arbitrator in the prestigious Willem C. Vis Moot, she brings a sharp focus on resolving complex international commercial disputes. Her dynamic approach to law combines academic rigor with a passion for empowering underrepresented communities. | |
![]() | Vanessa DuffCharles Russell SpeechlysHong KongI 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 16 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. | |
Vanessa Man-Yi WongThe University of AmsterdamHong Kong S.A.R.Vanessa WONG holds an LL.M. from the University of Amsterdam and a Juris Doctor with a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She also has a Master of Arts in Comparative Literature from the University of Hong Kong. Her research interests include international criminal law, arbitration, and space law, with presentations at various conferences. Vanessa has received several scholarships, including the Hong Kong SAR Government Scholarship. She has extensive experience in international moot competitions, serving as a coach for teams in Europe and Hong Kong. She is currently a pupil barrister in Hong Kong SAR. | ||
Veera SundbergCastrén & Snellman AttorneysFinlandI am a Senior Associate in the dispute resolution team in Helsinki-based law firm Castrén & Snellman. Our market-leading team advises clients on a range of complex and high-value disputes. My focus is in both international and domestic arbitrations stemming from e.g. construction and energy sectors. I have represented our clients in arbitrations under the FAI, SCC and ICC rules. I took part in the 14th Willem C. Vis (East) Moot in Hong Kong where my team (University of Helsinki) was awarded the Fali Nariman Award for the best memorandum for respondent. | ||
![]() | Vera HeICC International Court of ArbitrationChinaVera is responsible for marketing and strategic development of ICC Dispute Resolution Services in North Asia region. | |
Victoria DintelmannFrankfurt Moot Alumni Association e.V.GermanyVis Moot Coach at Goethe University Frankfurt; PhD Student and Graduate Research Assistant at Heidelberg University. | ||
![]() | Vidya SinganathanWongPartnership LLPSingaporeI participated in the Vis (East) in 2022, and was part of the team that placed 3rd. I also received an Honourable Mention for best oralist. I am currently an associate at a Big 4 firm in Singapore, and my practice area is commercial disputes and employment law. | |
Vincent ChinConsultants VC LimitedHong Kong S.A.R.As Founder of Consultants VC, Vincent has qualifications as a solicitor, barrister, arbitrator, certified management accountant, and securities and futures licensee in Hong Kong, having over two decades of experience in legal and management consulting. The Hong Kong SAR Government has appointed Vincent to 10 appellate and other public bodies in various areas of public services. Presently, Vincent is honorary legal advisor of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professional Association and executive committee member of the Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Vincent has taught legal courses including arbitration in 4 universities | ||
![]() | Vincent ChiuDes Voeux ChambersHong KongI am a practicing barrister in Hong Kong | |
Vishal SinghalBar Council of IndiaIndiaMr. Vishal Singhal is an independent practitioner 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 and Commercial Laws. He has contributed research articles in various journals and also presented them. He was an ardent mooter and had participated in multiple National and International Moot Court Competitions. He also coaches/mentors students for national and international moots and has also adjudicated multiple domestic and international moot court competitions. He is an alumnus of the Institute of Law, Nirma University. | ||
![]() | Vitoria Kreutz WerleArbipediaBrazilBrazilian-qualified lawyer. Assistant to Independent arbitrator Thiago Marinho Nunes, FCIArb. Senior editor at Arbipedia. Chair of the regional Representatives at the Moot Alumni Association. Bachelor of Laws from UFRGS | |
![]() | Vitória Emilia Santiago PastroSelf-employedBrazilLawyer in Brazil since 2021. Graduated at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2021). Participated at the XXVIII Willem C. Vis Moot as a member of the Federal University of Santa Catarina team, currently coaches the team. | |
![]() | Wai Cheuk (David) WongHKU/ OxfordHKSARDavid obtained his LLB from the University of Hong Kong in 2023 and the BCL at Oxford in 2024. David is currently a PCLL candidate. During his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, he won awards in various international and regional moot completions. He represented Oxford in the Vis Moot (Vienna), and was the team coach of HKU in the Foreign Direct Investment Arbitration Moot. David will commence pupillage in Hong Kong upon the completion of his academic studies. | |
![]() | Wai Ling Winnie CHIUThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong S.A.R.Dr Winnie CHIU graduated from LL.B. at The Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and LL.M. in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution at The University of Hong Kong. She is currently a Lecturer in Law at the School of Accounting and Finance under the Faculty of Business at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. | |
![]() | Wai Sing ChanHong Kong public bodyHong Kong S.A.R.Construction quantity surveyor, mediator(HKIAC), arbitrator (HKIArb), Beijing Arbitration Centre member, joined in SCIA arbitration Moot as judge in 2024. Not a lawyer , no arbitration case met but practised many mediation cases over 30 numbers. Including cross border disputes mediation. With a LLB graduated from MMU (uk) , Master of Arts in arbitration from Cityu HK. | |
![]() | Wei ShenShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityChinaKoGuan Distinguished Professor of Law, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Law School; PhD (LSE), LLM (University of Cambridge), LLM (University of Michigan), LLM & LLB (East China University of Political Science and Law); Attorney-at-Law, New York. He is an arbitrator with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, London Court of International Arbitration and a dozen of arbitration commissions or centres in China. | |
Weiqi XieGlobal Law OfficeChinaWeiqi serves as an Of Counsel at Global Law Office. He has been engaged in the fields of dispute resolution, capital markets, M &A, corporate governance for many years. Weiqi has provided the above-mentioned legal services for a number of domestic and overseas listed companies. His clients cover the manufacturing, automotive, aviation, pharmaceutical, energy, retail, TMT, real estate and other industries. He has also published hundreds of professional articles and comments. | ||
WENCAI ZHONGSchool of Law, Guangdong University of FinanceChinaDr. ZHONG Wencaia is a lecturer at Guangdong University of Finance and a researcher specializing in financial law and international commercial arbitration. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Macau University of Science and Technology’s Faculty of Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Law from Southwest University of Political Science and Law and dual bachelor’s degrees in Law and English. A prolific scholar, an active member of the China Law Society and Macau Legal Professionals Association, he bridges academia and practice as an arbitrator for FDI Moot Shenzhen 2024 and mentor for moot court competitions. | ||
![]() | Wilson LuiUniversity of Hong KongHong Kong S.A.R.Wilson Lui is part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong. He is a 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 five (edited) books and more than 15 book chapters and journal articles. He is a frequent (invited) speaker at international conferences and seminars. He designs and teaches courses for undergraduates and postgraduates on private international law, arbitration and legal language. | |
Winnie TamDes Voeux ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Winnie is a Senior Counsel of the Hong Kong Bar and an independent international arbitrator in complex commercial cases, in particular cross-border trade and investment, private equity, shareholders’ disputes, intellectual property and licensing and transfer of technology. As a Senior Counsel, she is well-known for her particular expertise in intellectual property disputes. She also holds qualification to practice in England and Wales, Singapore and the Greater Bay Area of Mainland China. She is formerly Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association (2015-2017). She served as a Recorder of the Court of First Instance, High Court HKSAR (2015-2023). | ||
![]() | Winnie WatICCHong KongMs Wat is the Deputy Counsel of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong, she is 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 YEGuangdong Mingsi Law FirmChinaMs.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. | ||
Xia LiUniversität BaselChinaLi Xia is a PhD candidate at the University of Basel, specializing in the CISG and comparative commercial law. She is an experienced mootie, having participated in both the CIETAC and Vis Moot competitions, where she was awarded National Second Award and the Outstanding Contribution Award. She has work experience in both public and private sectors, such as Beijing Arbitration Center, Societe Generale and the Commercial Center at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade | ||
![]() | Xin ZhangICCHong KongI 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. | |
Xiongchao Peter ChenFangda PartnersHong Kong S.A.R.Xiongchao Peter is a Counsel with Fangda Partners’ Dispute Resolution Group, with a focus on international arbitration. He has represented clients from a wide range of sectors including private equity, energy, AI, hospitality, trading and manufacturing in arbitrations administered by the HKIAC, SIAC, ICC, LCIA, CIETAC and other institutions. Since his qualification in 2016, Xiongchao has spent most of his career in Hong Kong, but has also worked in London and Beijing. | ||
Xiyu HEThe University of Hong KongHong KongMr. 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. | ||
Xuanying ChenUniversity of Hong KongChinaXuanying Chen is a Master of Laws candidate at The University of Hong Kong and a top-ranked graduate of Southwest University of Political Science and Law. She achieved National Third Place in the 3rd Invitational Moot Arbitration Competition for Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao Students and served as a remote coach for the ICC Chinese Moot Court. She has gained extensive experience in international arbitration, private equity, and corporate law through internships at Zhong Lun Law Firm and King & Wood Mallesons, where she worked on cross-border transactions, due diligence, and dispute resolution. | ||
![]() | Xuanyu FengHarneysChinaXuanyu holds a Bachelor's degree from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and a Master's degree in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the University of Hong Kong. She is currently working at Harney Westwood & Riegels. She has participated in the Jessup and Vis moot Court Competitions, Winning first and second prizes respectively. | |
![]() | Yan ZHENGGlobal Law Office (Beijing)ChinaZHENG 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. | |
![]() | Yana DalogluBaker McKenzie Kazakhstan B.V.KazakhstanI'm an associate in Baker McKenzie's Almaty office and a member of Baker McKenzie's Women In Arbitration Group, a member of the Kazakhstan Bar Association. I have the rights of audience without charge and for an unlimited duration at the Astana International Financial Centre Court. Also I was admitted to practice in the Russian Federation. I participate as an arbitrator in Vienna Moots each year. I am also a secretary at various arbitrationы in Kazakhstan. | |
Yasaschandra DevarakondaNational University of SingaporeIndiaYasaschandra Devarakonda is an advocate with a BALLB from the National Law University Odisha (2022) and an LLM in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the National University of Singapore (2024-25). He has worked with Saraf and Partners, New Delhi, representing a leading power sector company in construction arbitration and managing disputes for an NBFC. Yasaschandra authored "The Advent of Accelerated Arbitral Procedures" in *Expedited International Arbitration* (Kluwer Law International, 2024) and is a frequent contributor to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog. He has presented at international conferences and participated in 73rd UNCITRAL WG session on behalf of MAA. | ||
![]() | Yi-Shun TeohReynolds Porter ChamberlainHong KongYi-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 and Shenzhen. 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. | |
Yimeng LITAHOTA Law Firm (Shanghai)ChinaYimeng LI, currently working in TAHOTA Law Firm Shanghai Office as legal assistant, and practice in commercial dispute resolution as well as international commercial arbitration. Was also once a competitor in Vis East Moot and coach of team of this competition. | ||
![]() | Yin Cheung Kasper FanPlowman ChambersHong KongBarrister-at-law, previously participated in various Vis Moot competitions as member and coach, oralist for winning team of the Vis East in 2019-2020. | |
![]() | Yingtong ChenRajah & Tann Singapore LLPChinaI am an associate at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP's Shenzhen Representative Office, specializing in international cross-border commercial dispute resolution. I am qualified to practice law in mainland China and as a solicitor in England and Wales. With five years of experience, I have advised both Chinese and international clients in arbitrations administered by leading arbitration institutions, including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, CIETAC, and SHIAC, under their respective arbitration rules. My primary areas of practice encompass energy, infrastructure, construction, equity transactions, and international trade. I am fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. | |
![]() | Yiu Yeung Adrian LoSir Oswald Cheung’s ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Adrian is a practising barrister in Hong Kong. He was called to the Bar in 2017. He is developing a broad practice with a focus on commercial, land, trusts and probate disputes. | |
![]() | Yiwen (Wenny) HuangeBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution CentreChinaWenny Huang is currently the Head of International Partnership and Arbitration Development for Shanghai Arbitration Commission | |
Yog UpadhyayLiverpool John Moores UniversityEnglandSenior lecturer in construction law | ||
![]() | Yogita RathoreObhan & AssociatesIndiaYogita is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and has been litigating in various Courts and Tribunals in India ever since. She has experience in drafting, research and appearing in a wide range of civil and commercial matters. She specializes in Intellectual Property Laws (Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents & Designs), Arbitration and other Commercial Laws. She has previously worked as a Judicial Law Researcher to a Sitting Judge of the Delhi High Court as well as a Junior to a Senior Advocate and is keen on utilizing her experience from the said roles in her ongoing matters. | |
![]() | Yongwen ZhengThe University of Hong KongChinaYongwen obtained her LLB degree in Mainland China and furthered her master's study in international private law. Inspired and benefited from her experience of participating in the 20th Vis East Moot in 2023, she has been actively coaching and competing in various arbitration moots and mediation competitions, including Vis East Moot, Frankfurt Investment Moot and ICC Mediation Competition. She led the team of Shenzhen University Law School in the 21st Vis East Moot and was awarded honourable mentions for best memorandum on behalf of the Claimant and Respondent. She also served as an arbitrator in the 22nd CIETAC Cup Pre-Moot. | |
![]() | You Xian NgT S Oon & Partners (in association with Oon & Bazul LLP)MalaysiaYou Xian is a results-driven legal professional with extensive experience in international arbitration and dispute resolution. He has successfully acted in complex arbitrations under AIAC and HKIAC rules, including cases involving partnership disputes, shipping, fraud, and asset recovery. A qualified mediator with IMI and Associate of CIArb, MIArb, and AIADR, he has represented clients in high-stakes matters and holds an LLM in Bar Vocational Studies (International Dispute Resolution) from City, University of London. He is a seasoned advocate with a strong academic and mooting background, dedicated to delivering fair and effective resolutions through innovative, practical, and client-focused strategies. | |
![]() | Yu-Hsuan LinTaiwan Bar AssociationHong KongYu-Hsuan, an experienced legal professional with 10+ years in Taiwan and Hong Kong, skilled in common and civil law. Expertise in legal advisory, cross-border training, risk management, and litigation oversight, handling 100+ cases in civil disputes, contract negotiations, and estate planning. Yu-Hsuan obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree (2012, LLB) from National Taiwan University (NTU). She is a committee member of the Young Member Group of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), the Young International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), ArbitralWomen, and HKIAC HK45. | |
Yuchen ZhouBoase Cohen & CollinsHong Kong S.A.R.I have dedicated my private practice to cross-border dispute resolution, including arbitration, litigation and enforcement. My experience in international arbitration includes cases administered by HKIAC and SIAC. I have also sat as arbitrator for Frankfurt Investment Arbitration organised by CIETAC, regional FDI Arbitration Moot for China and South Asia respectively. | ||
Yulin YangFudan UniversityChinaMaster’s student in International Law at Fudan University. Previously competed as an oralist in the 19th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, finishing among the top 32 finalists with an Honorable Mention for Best Oral Advocate, as well as in the 16th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot, finishing among the top 16 finalists. | ||
![]() | Yunpeng HeGuangdong Renkehe Law FirmChinaLawyer He Yunpeng graduated from the Law School of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies with a bachelor's degree and obtained a master's degree from the School of Law at the Washington university in st. Louis. He is currently a practicing lawyer in mainland China, a member of the foreign-related emerging talent pool in Guangdong Province and Foshan City. The case he handled was selected as one of the top ten typical cases in Guangdong Province. | |
![]() | Yuxiang FeiWZR Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB - ChinaChinaWith extensive experience in international commercial arbitration moots, including CIETAC Cup, Global FDI, and FDI Shenzhen, I am adept at identifying key issues in the Vis Moot Problem and posing them to advocates. My role as a trainee Case Manager at Qingdao International Arbitration Centre enhanced my understanding of arbitration processes, and as a defense representative in arbitral tribunals at a boutique law firm, I gained hands-on experience in dispute resolution. These experiences, coupled with my LL.M. studies at Georgetown Law, make me well-equipped to serve as a moot arbitrator in the Vis East Moot and mentor younger mooters. | |
Yuxuan WangBeijing Jiaotong UniversityChinaYuxuan 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. | ||
![]() | Zahra MalekiPars HayatIranZahra is an in-house legal expert currently working at Pars Hayat Company, she has the background of studying Master of International Trade and Economic Law at the University of Tehran and is eager about international arbitration. She has been a Mootie since 2021 and ever since has coached teams from Iran. | |
Zahra EjehiNIOCIranZahra is a senior legal expert who has been working on international contracts and arbitration for the past 13 years. In her capacity as a deputy legal director, she has managed large scale arbitration cases in collaboration with internal and external counsels. She is passionate about dispute settlement mechanisms and is an accredited civil and commercial mediator and executive negotiator. | ||
![]() | Zhang YuChina International Economic and Trade Arbitration CommissionChinaSenior case manager of CIETAC | |
ZHENG HANJIN MAO LAW FIRMChinaPartner 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) | ||
Zhishan DengEast China University of Political Science and LawChinaI am currently a Ph.D. candidate in international law at East China University of Political Science and Law, specializing in international economic law. I hold both my bachelor and master degree in the same field and have actively participated in moot court competitions, including Vis East, Frankfurt Investment Arbitration, and FDI Moot, earning multiple Best Oralist awards. In 2024, I served as an arbitrator in the Vis Mainland China Pre-Moot. With my academic and moot court experience, I am eager to contribute to Vis East by fostering rigorous legal debate and guiding future practitioners in international arbitration. | ||
![]() | Zixin JiangDes Voeux ChambersHong Kong S.A.R.Zixin is a Hong Kong barrister and a member of Des Voeux Chambers. His practice mainly focuses on commercial and company law. Alongside his practice as a barrister, he has experience acting as a tribunal secretary in arbitrations, and he teaches criminal law and equity and trusts at HKU. | |
![]() | Zoe HindForbes Hare LLPHong Kong S.A.R.I have just moved to Hong Kong as a paralegal at Forbes Hare. I read Classics at Oxford and then the Graduate Diploma in Law in London. I aspire to be a solicitor and am keen to get involved with arbitration. |