🎩 Dear colleagues,

We’re thrilled to announce McNair International as our internship partner, offering a prize for the competition’s best-performing moot speaker!

🏆 The Prize: A two-week internship at McNair’s Doha office, complete with:
✔️ Accommodation in Doha.
✔️ Economy class flights covered.
✔️ Hands-on experience with a global leader in arbitration and sanctions law.

Why McNair?

With decades of expertise in high-stakes arbitration (ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, ICSID, and more), McNair has represented clients in over 60+ states and advised governments on establishing arbitration hubs. Their practitioners—qualified in jurisdictions like England & Wales—handle complex cross-border disputes from offices in London, Qatar, and beyond. They’re not just lawyers; they’re pioneers shaping international law.

🌐 Global Reach, Local Insight: McNair collaborates with state officials, in-house counsel, and firms worldwide, backed by strong ties to local experts in key jurisdictions. This internship is a golden ticket to network with the best and learn from the frontlines of sanctions and arbitration law.

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👉 Ready to Rise to the Challenge?

Register now, and let your voice be heard in the arena of international law!

🎩 Dear colleagues,

We’re thrilled to announce that the Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences (Shaninka) will be our partner and host for the prestigious International Moot Court on Sanctions Law competition! ⚖️ 

🌎 This event will bring together brilliant legal minds to tackle the complexities of sanctions law through dynamic debates and simulations. It’s set to be an unforgettable experience for all participants! 

Shaninka is a leading private university in Russia, founded 30 years ago by the renowned sociologist Teodor Shanin. One of Shaninka’s five faculties is the Faculty of Law, which offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and prepares lawyers capable of addressing the challenges of the future by combining essential research and practical skills in working with texts and technologies.

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✨ Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of sanctions law and empower the next generation of legal leaders!

Stay tuned for more updates on how you can be part of this incredible event. Let’s make history together!

💼 Your Organizing Committee

🎩 Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce our internship partner for the International Moot Court on Sanctions Law competition - the Brevia!

⚖️ Brevia, a distinguished legal firm renowned for its expertise in cross-border disputes, corporate law, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), stands as a proud intern partner of the International Moot Court on Sanction Law. Specializing in delivering comprehensive solutions to private clients, multinational corporations, and businesses, Brevia excels in navigating the intricate landscape of multi-jurisdictional proceedings, restructuring, and high-stakes transactions.

🌍 Their partnership with the moot court underscores a dedication to fostering excellence in legal education. Participants gain exposure to Brevia’s innovative methodologies, which emphasize adaptive problem-solving and the integration of multi-sectoral perspectives—an invaluable asset in addressing hypothetical sanction law scenarios. 

Through this collaboration, Brevia reaffirms its mission to shape impactful legal outcomes while nurturing the next generation of practitioners adept at navigating the globalized challenges of tomorrow.

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💼 Your Organizing Committee

Case Clarification N1

There was such a question about the case, there is a link to the EU Best Practices dated from 15/12/2023 in Appendix 2. However, we had an update to this document on July 3, 2024, just as part of the control test. https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/alerts/eu-publishes-new-best-practices-guidance-including-updated-ownership-test-and-additional-control-guidance

Should we ignore that the case contains a link to the old version and use the new one?

Answer: please use the new version of the EU Best Practices.

🎩 We give many thanks to our honourable arbitrators and introduce them to you:

Alexander Ermolenko, Partner with Orlova\Ermolenko, will sit as one of the 1/16 round arbitrators of the International Moot Court on Sanctions Law 2024/2025.

Alexander manages M&A projects and also advises major Russian and foreign companies on corporate law and provides support on corporate governance projects, legal support on restructuring in the Russian Federation.

He has over 20 years of experience in client interests’ representation in courts. He specialises in resolving disputes related to corporate, antitrust, and commercial law, as well as disputes with public authorities.

Participating in international commercial arbitration as an arbitrator. In 2021, he was included in the Guide to Next Generation of Russian Arbitrators.

Alexander is currently an Associate Professor at Moscow State Law University and has over 20 years of teaching experience. Since 2018, he has been the Chairholder of Practical Jurisprudence opened with his support.
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Alexandra Gerasimova, Partner with Orlova\Ermolenko, will sit as one of the 1/16 round arbitrators of the International Moot Court on Sanctions Law 2024/2025.

Alexandra specializes in supporting projects in the field of currency regulation, sanctions compliance, foreign trade, cross-border employment, drafting comprehensive opinions in international litigation and international commercial arbitration.

Provides legal assistance to foreign clients and their subsidiaries in Russia. Advises on the application of currency legislation and Russian counter-sanctions.

Supports projects in the field of obtaining approvals from the Government Commission when interacting with persons from unfriendly states.

Alexandra has many years of experience in supporting projects in the field of labour law, including labour and corporate disputes, issues of changing directors of companies in various sectors of the economy, HR due diligence of companies in various sectors of the economy, including pharmaceuticals, logistics, IT/TMT.

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🎩 Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce our first internship partner for the International Moot Court on Sanctions Law competition - the law firm Orlova\Ermolenko!

⚖ Orlova\Ermolenko specializes in the support of complex projects, including cross-border cases, which require in-depth expertise in various branches of law.
Their expertise spans many areas including:
▪️transaction support
▪️dispute resolution
▪️support for projects in the field of currency regulation
▪️sanctions compliance
▪️foreign trade
▪️employment
▪️legal support for private clients.  

🌎 We are confident that co-operation with Orlova\Ermolenko will be a great opportunity for the contestants to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field of sanctions law.

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💼 Your Organizing Committee

🎩 Dear colleagues, we are thrilled to share that we have established an informational partnership with the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC)!

This collaboration comes at a pivotal moment as we gear up for our upcoming legal competition focused on international investment arbitration in the context of sanctions.

⚖️ TIAC, nominated for the 'Best Innovation' award for its TIAC-HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules, has experienced a threefold increase in administered cases, reflecting its expanding global reach with the involvement of non-resident parties. As noted in a recent GAR article, TIAC roster includes leading arbitrators from around the world, and its strict 'no conflict of interest' policy exceeds the IBA guidelines.

We believe this partnership will significantly enhance the quality and impact of the competition, fostering a deeper understanding of international arbitration practices among all participants.

Together with TIAC, we look forward to promoting knowledge sharing and supporting the development of future legal professionals in the field of international investment arbitration. Let’s create an enriching environment that encourages innovative thinking and practical solutions to contemporary challenges!

💼 Our organizing committee

🎩 Dear colleagues, we are thrilled to share that the International Moot Court on Sanctions Law has entered into an informational partnership with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP)!

⚖️ The Arbitration Centre at the RSPP is an independent body functioning within the All-Russian public organisation the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP).

The RSPP is a non-political and non-governmental organisation established in June 1990, which was set up to promote Russian business interests in Russia and abroad, to assist in making Russia more business- friendly and attractive to investors, and to maintain the balance of interests of business, governmental and society interests.

🌎 We are excited about this collaboration and believe that our competition will bring together students, young professionals, and experts in the field of law. Together, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of sanctions law and its implications in today’s global landscape.

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this journey together!

💼 Your Organizing Committee

🎩 Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce our new information partnership!

We have entered into an information partnership with the WIUT Law Society!

⚖ The WIUT Law Society is a student-led organization at Westminster International University in Tashkent. The organization aims to provide students with academic and social extracurricular activities while assisting them in their legal studies.

📚 Stay tuned for upcoming events, workshops, and informative content designed to empower our network and elevate the discourse around sanctions law!

💼 Sincerely, 
Your Organizing Committee