From Geneva to Hà Nội: Vis Moot Practice Sessions to Train the Next Generation of Arbitration Practitioners
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 19
At Astute Dispute Resolution, we consider that contributing to the development of future arbitration practitioners is an integral part of our role within the arbitration community.
Each year, the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot brings together talented students from around the world. It offers a unique opportunity to develop advocacy skills, deepen legal reasoning, and engage with peers across jurisdictions from all corners of the globe on a moot dispute typically arising from an international sale governed by the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
In this context, Astute has organized dedicated practice sessions designed to help students rehearse and refine their advocacy ahead of the oral rounds in Vienna.
This year, such sessions were held with two highly committed teams:
The University of Geneva Vis Moot Team
Astute partner Nhu-Hoang Tran Thang, who was kindly joined by tribunal members Ms Francesca Dal Poggetto of Peter & Kim and Ms Nadia Dridi of ND Law, heard pleadings by Ms Melanie Lavers, Ms Georgina Cibula and Ms Pauline Roy.
The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (Hà Nội) Vis Moot Team
Nhu-Hoang Tran Thang heard pleadings by Ms Hoàng Hài Vân, Ms Vân Anh Trần, MsThảo Phương Trịnh and Ms Nhi Lê.
Both teams approached the exercise with notable preparation and engagement.
The University of Geneva team demonstrated strong analytical precision and engaged comfortably with procedural questions, reflecting a solid command of the issues.
The team from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam combined structured arguments with powerful formulations and confident delivery, interacting dynamically with the tribunal and adapting effectively to questions in real time.
These sessions also reflect the increasingly international nature of arbitration training, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds who share a common objective: developing practical advocacy skills in a demanding and truly global setting.
Astute Dispute Resolution remains committed to supporting such initiatives, which contribute to the transmission of practical skills and to the continued development of the arbitration community.
