25th Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot

Abstract

The present work project illustrates the culmination of several months of research and commitment of the Faculty of Law of NOVA University of Lisbon’s team in the 25th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Through the following chapters we intend to describe this renowned competition by explaining what it consists of and how it is organized, namely, by exploring all the phases of the Moot, from the written memoranda to the oral pleadings in Vienna. Moreover, since the Vis Moot was a life changing experience for us, we intend to narrate our journey during this time period and also render our input on what could possibly be improved. To better understand this year’s Problem, we will approach the four issues introduced by the Vis Moot organisation, which will be addressed in both Claimant and Respondent’s perspective. These will afterwards be thoroughly discussed in the memoranda that were submitted by Nova’s team which are attached to this introductory report.