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Investment Arbitration Moot Court: The team of the University of Vienna ranked 3rd

We are delighted to announce that the team of the University of Vienna reached the Semifinals in the global rounds of the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court (11-14 June 2024). After competing against several Universities, the team of the University of Vienna was able to advance from the general rounds and reach the semi-finals of the competition, ranked 3rd overall in the elimination rounds.

The team consisting of Aleksandra Zofia Lech, Alina Maresch, Lena Anna Geiersperger and Nadine Brunner spent several months preparing their arguments, practicing their pleadings in friendly rounds with other universities and participated in two pre-moots (in Vienna and in Milan where they reached the first place). Throughout the competition, Nadine, Lena, Alina and Aleksandra demonstrated impressive knowledge of investment law and public international law as well as fantastic oral advocacy skills.

It has been a fantastic and enriching experience delving into the world of investment arbitration and the team is very pleased with this excellent result.

The team is grateful to have learnt from experienced arbitration practitioners in Frankfurt and for the opportunity to discuss exciting legal issues and receive valuable feedback. Above all, the investment arbitration moot court was a great opportunity to connect with law students from all over the world.
The team of the University of Vienna was coached by Nektarios Papadimos, Hannah Grandits and Leo Jan Zirwes from the department of international law. The week in Frankfurt and the trip to Milan would not have been possible without the generous support from the University of Vienna and the sponsors Kopetzki Law, Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich and Baker McKenzie. We would also like to extend our thanks to all the colleagues who supported the team as guest arbitrators during the preparation phase.

from left to right: Hannah Grandits, Lena Geiersperger, Alina Maresch, Aleksandra Lech, Nadine Brunner and Nektarios Papadimos

from left to right: Aleksandra Lech, Lena Geiersperger, Nadine Brunner and Alina Maresch before the pleading against the University of Yerevan

from left to right: Alina Maresch, Aleksandra Lech, Lena Geiersperger and Nadine Brunner during the preparation in a law firm in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court 2024 – Success for the team of the University of Vienna in the Milan Pre-Moot

Moot Court Team of the University of Vienna reached the first place

It is our great pleasure to announce that the team of the University of Vienna won the Milan Investment Arbitration Pre-Moot 2024, organized and held by DLA Piper in their offices in Milan, Italy between 10 and 11 May 2024. After competing against several Universities, the team advanced to the finals to compete against the team from Humboldt University Berlin.

The participants Nadine Brunner, Lena Anna Geiersperger, Aleksandra Zofia Lech, and Alina Maresch are very pleased with the outcome after months of hard work and diligent preparation and look forward to the international rounds of the competition which will take place from 11 to 14 June in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court combines investment law and international law with the history of international law. Its focus is on the oral presentation of legal arguments before an arbitral tribunal.

Nektarios Papadimos, Hannah Grandits and Leo Jan Zirwes from the Department of International Law are coaching the team this year.

The Vienna team extends its thanks to external arbitrators, former participants, and colleagues for their feedback, and it is grateful to the University of Vienna, and the sponsors Kopetzki Law, Baker McKenzie, and Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich.

From left to right: Nadine Brunner, Lena Geiersperger, Alina Maresch and Aleksandra Lech

From left to right: Hannah Grandits, Nadine Brunner, Lena Geiersperger, Alina Maresch and Aleksandra Lech

From left to right: Hannah Grandits, Alina Maresch, Lena Geiersperger, Nadine Brunner and Nektarios Papadimos

Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court 2023 – Excellent results for the team of the University of Vienna

The 15th edition of the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court took place from 26. to 30. June. The team of the University of Vienna was able to advance from the general rounds and reached the quarter finals of the competition. After successful participation in the Pre-Moots in Milan and Paris, the team consisting of Mirna Kusljugic, Karoline Schnabl, Martin Tomus and Leo Jan Zirwes is delighted by this excellent result.

The Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court is the oldest and most prestigious moot court in the field of international investment law. After two virtually held editions due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 und 2022, the students were able to travel again to Frankfurt for the competition. For 6 years, a team under the supervision of members of the Department of International Law and International Relations has been participating and regularly achieved excellent results.

Hannah Grandits, Kilian Wagner and Anastasiya Georgieva from the Department of International Law and International Relations coached the team. The team is grateful for the support by the University of Vienna as well as by the sponsors Zeiler Flyod Zadkovich and Baker McKenzie.

Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court – Great success for the team of the University of Vienna in the Milan Pre-Moot 2023

The team of the University of Vienna reached the first place in the DLA Piper Pre Moot in Milan, which serves as a preparation for the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court. The team consisting of Mirna Kusljugic, Karoline Schnabl, Martin Tomus and Leo Jan Zirwes is pleased with this result after months of preparation and looks with confidence to the international rounds of the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court, which will take place from 26. to 30. June in Frankfurt am Main.

The Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court is the oldest and most prestigious moot court in the field of international investment law. After several years of virtual editions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Moot Court and the Pre-Moots can finally take place in-person again. For 6 years, a team under the supervision of members of the Department of International Law and International Relations has been participating and regularly achieved excellent results.

Hannah Grandits and Kilian Wagner from the Department of International Law and International Relations are coaching the team in this year. The team is grateful for the support by the University of Vienna as well as the sponsors Baker McKenzie and Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich.

The team of the University of Vienna reached 4th place in the General Rounds at the 14th edition of the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court 2022 and advanced to the Round of 16.

The team consisting of Anastasiya Georgieva, Ljubica Mitic, Tijana Teodosic and Djordje Todorovic is delighted by this excellent result after the successes in the Pre-Moots. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Moot Court was again held in a digital format. For 5 years, a team under the supervision of members of the Section for International Law and International Relations has been participating and regularly achieved excellent results.

The Section for International Law and International Relations is looking for motivated students for a team to participate in the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court 2023, which will take place from 26. – 30. June 2023 in Frankfurt.

The selection process will start with an introductory lecture on investment law and public international law on 8. November, 5 p.m. at Sem 63. Hybrid participation is possible via the following link:

https://univienna.zoom.us/j/64808060947?pwd=QzFrd1BJNTdDMHNKRXllY1dVQmQyQT09

To apply, please send a CV and a letter of motivation in English to kilian.wagner@univie.ac.at and hannah.grandits@univie.ac.at by 13. November. Interviews with promising candidates will be held on 15. November.