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16th Vis Japan Pre-moot

17th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: March 3 (Sun), 2024
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 31st Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (EN 2nd place, JP 3rd place), Hokkaido University (EN 3rd place), Kwansei Gakuin University, Meiji University, Nagoya University (EN 1st place), Okayama University, Seinan Gakuin University (JP 1st place), Waseda University (JP 2nd place)

Pre-moot Conference (March 2 (Sat), 2024)

1. “Duties to Inform and Art 77, 80 CISG”
　KEYNOTE SPEAKER Prof. Dr. emerita Ingeborg Schwenzer (Professor Dr. emerita, University of Basel)
2. “Behind the Scenes: Characteristics of Arbitration in the Vis Problem(s)”
　Prof. Dr. Stefan Kröll (Professor Dr., Bucerius Law School)
3. “Future Directions of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration, with References to Developments in the Vis Moot”
　Prof. Christopher Kee (Professor, Flinders University)

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16th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 23 (Thu, public holiday), 2023
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 30th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (JP 1st place), Hokkaido University (JP 3rd place), Kobe University, Kwansei Gakuin University (EN 3rd place), Meiji Gakuin University, Nagoya University (EN 1st place), Okayama University, Seinan Gakuin University (EN 2nd place, JP 2nd place), Waseda University (Kubota seminar), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (February 22 (Wed), 2023)

1. “The Work of Counsels in the Practice of International Arbitration”
　Mr. Tetsuo Kurita (Representative, One Asia Lawyers)
2. “Bifurcation of a Proceeding in PCA Arbitration”
　Mr. Daniel Allen (Partner, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto)
3. “Impact of Corruption on International Arbitration”
　Prof. Akira Saito (Emeritus Professor, Kobe University)

15th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: March 13 (Sun), 2022
Venue: Online
Problem: The 29th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (EN 1st place, JP 2nd place), Hokkaido University (EN 2nd place), Kobe University, Kwansei Gakuin University, Nagoya University (EN 3rd place), Osaka University of Economics and Law, Seinan Gakuin University (JP 3rd place), Waseda University (JP 1st place)

14th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 21 (Sun), 2021
Venue: Online
Problem: The 28th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (JP 2nd place), Hokkaido University (EN 1st place), Kobe University (EN 3rd place, JP 3rd place), Nihon University, Okayama University, Seinan Gakuin University (EN 2nd place, JP 1st place), University of Toyama, Waseda University (Kubota seminar), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (February 20 (Sat), 2021)
“Procedural Issues and CISG Disputes in International Commercial Arbitration”

Introduction
　Prof. Akira Saito (Professor of Law, Kobe University)
　Dr. Lars Markert (Partner, Nishimura & Asahi)
　Ms. Anne-Marie Doernenburg (Associate, Nishimura & Asahi)
Part 1: Increase in Consolidation of Parties and Multiparty Arbitration
“Overview and Legal Requirements”
　Mr. Elan Krishna (Senior Associate, Clifford Chance, Singapore)
“Joinder in Practice: Case Law and Anecdotes”
　Mr. David MacArthur (Senior Foreign Counsel, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune)
Part 2: Mixed Contracts and Unauthorized Use of IP――CISG under the “New Normal”
“Article 42 CISG and IP-related Issues”
　Dr. Mariel Dimsey (Partner, CMS, Hong Kong)
“The Applicability of the CISG to Mixed Contracts”
　Prof. Giorgio Colombo (Professor, Nagoya University)
Part 3: Virtual Hearings from the Perspective of Practitioner――Completely Different Procedures or Almost Same One?
“Overview and Legal Requirements”
　Mr. Peter Harris (Counsel, Clifford Chance, Tokyo)
“Virtual Hearings in Practice”
　Ms. Seung Min Lee (Partner, Peter & Kim, Singapore)
Closing Remarks
　Prof. Saito & Dr. Markert

13th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 20 (Thu), 2020
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 27th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (EN 3rd place), Hokkaido University, Kobe University (EN 2nd place, JP 3rd place [tied]), Kwansei Gakuin University, Meiji University (JP 3rd place [tied]), Nagoya University (EN 1st place), Nihon University, Seinan Gakuin University (JP 1st place), University of Toyama, Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (JP 2nd place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (February 19 (Wed), 2020)

1. “How to conduct oral arguments in International Commercial Arbitration”
　Mr. Daniel Allen (Mori Hamada & Matsumoto)
2. “Rules and Laws in International Commercial Arbitration”
　Prof. Akira Saito (Professor of Law, Kobe University)

12th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: March 9 (Sat), 2019
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 26th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (JP 2nd place), Hitotsubashi University (JP 3rd place), Hokkaido University, Kobe University (EN 2nd place), Nagoya University (EN 1st place), Seinan Gakuin University (JP 1st place), University of Toyama, Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (EN 3rd place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (March 8 (Fri), 2019)

Moderators: Mr. Lars Markert (Nishimura & Asahi) & Mr. Harald Sippel (Asian International Arbitration Center)
Discussion 1. “Arbitration Agreement and Powers of Arbitrator”
　Ms. Chie Nakahara (Nishimura & Asahi) & Mr. Shin Tada (Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners)
Discussion 2. “Impact of Unforseeable External Circumstancs on Contractual Relationships (Hardship)”
　Dr. Mariel Dimsey (CMS, Hong Kong) & Prof. Giorgio Colombo (Nagoya University)

11th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 17 (Sat), 2018
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 25th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University, Hitotsubashi University, Kobe University (EN 2nd place, JP 2nd place), Kyoto Sangyo University, Nagoya University (EN 1st place), Ritsumeikan University, Seinan Gakuin University (JP 1st place), Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (JP 3rd place, EN 3rd place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (February 17 (Fri), 2018)

1. “Dealing with Third-party Funding in International Arbitration”
　Mr. Daniel Allen (Senior Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP)
2. “Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration”
　Dr. Harald Sippel (International Arbitration Pratitioner)
3. “From Arbitration Moot to Arbitration Practice: Advice for Young Lawyers”
　Prof. James Claxton (Professor of Law, Kobe University)

10th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: March 4 (Sat), 2017
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 24th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (EN 1st place, JP 3nd place), Hitotsubashi University, Hokkaido University, Kobe University (EN 3rd place, JP 1st place), Kyoto University, Kyoto Sangyo University, Nagoya University (EN 2nd place), Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (JP 2nd place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (March 3 (Fri), 2017)
“Forefront of International Arbitration Practice”

1. “ICC Arbitration and Role of Young Lawyers in Paris”
　Mr. Rory Wheeler (Orrick Paros Office)
2. “CIETAC Arbitration Practice in Beijing”
　Ms. Jie Wang (Director of International Case Department, CIETAC Beijing)
3. “ICSID Arbitration Practice”
　Prof. James Claxton (Professor of Law, Kobe University)
4. “Current Issues in Arbitration Practice from the Perspective of Vis Moot”
　Mr. Shin Tada (Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners)

9th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 14 (Sun), 2016
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 23rd Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (EN 1st place [tied], JP 2nd place), Hitotsubashi University (JP 3rd place), Hokkaido University (EN 3rd place), Kobe University, Kyoto University, Kyoto Sangyo University, Nagoya University (EN 1st place [tied]), Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (JP 1st place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (February 13 (Sat), 2016)

1. “Course of International Commercial Arbitration Procedures: Vis Moot Cases”
　Prof. James Claxton (Professor of Law, Kobe University)
2. “Role of Counsels in International Commercial Arbitration”
　Mr. Rory Wheeler (Orrick Paros Office)

8th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 22 (Sun), 2015
Venue: Kobe University, Hyogo
Problem: The 22nd Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (4th place), Hitotsubashi University, Hokkaido University (5th place), Kobe University (3rd place), Kyoto University, Kyoto Sangyo University, Nagoya University (1st place), Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (2nd place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

Pre-moot Conference (February 21 (Sat), 2015)

1. “Introduction to International Arbitration with Vis Problem”
　Mr. Shinji Ogawa (JCAA Osaka)
2. “Effective Use of Provisional Measures in Cross-border Disputes”
　Prof. Choong Soo Han (Hanyang University)
3. “How to Manage Multi-Party Disputes”
　Mr. Mikihito Ochi (Kobe University, Graduate School of Law)
4. “Oral Advocacy in Arbitration”
　Prof. Yun Zhao (University of Hong Kong)

7th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 23 (Sun), 2014
Venue: Kobe University, Hyogo
Problem: The 21st Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (3rd place), Kobe University (4th place), Nagoya University (2nd place), Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (1st place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar) (5th place)

6th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 17 (Sun), 2013
Venue: Kobe University, Hyogo
Problem: The 20th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (3rd place), Hokkaido University, Kobe University (2nd place), Otaru University of Commerce, Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (1st place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar)

5th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 26 (Sun) & 27 (Mon), 2012
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 19th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (3rd place), Hokkaido University (5th place), Kobe University (2nd place), Otaru University of Commerce (6th place), Waseda University (Kubota seminar) (1st place), Waseda University (Hamabe seminar) (4th place)

4th Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: March 13 (Sun), 2011
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 18th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (1st place), Hokkaido University (4th place), Kobe University (2nd place), Otaru University of Commerce (5th place), Waseda University (3rd place)

3rd Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 21 (Sun), 2010
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 17th Vis Moot Problem

2nd Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: March 12 (Thu), 2009
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 16th Vis Moot Problem

1st Vis Japan Pre-moot

Date: February 19 (Tue), 2008
Venue: Doshisha University, Kyoto
Problem: The 15th Vis Moot Problem
Participating Teams: Doshisha University (1st place), Kobe University (2nd place), Waseda University (3rd place)

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