From March 25 to March 28, 2024, the 15th “Moot Shanghai” (Shanghai Invitational Competition of International Commercial Mock Arbitration Tribunal) was held offline. Hosted by East China University of Political Science and Law and Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, and hosted by Shanghai Arbitration Commission and Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center), the event enjoys support from the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, Shanghai Bar Association, Hongkou District Bureau of Justice (North Bund International Legal Service Harbour), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Moot Alumni Association, NBADR, and Wolters Kluwer.
As the Collaborating Partner of the competition, several senior lawyers Aris Xie, Riccardo Verzella, Charles Xu, Albert Deng, Landon He and Jennie Lin from D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel participated in the general rounds, the quarter finals and semifinals as the Guest Arbitrator. Leveraging their extensive practical experience, these lawyers provided comprehensive evaluations of the oralists’ mastery of the details of the case and their ability to react on the spot and on-site cooperation, and areas for subsequent improvement.
D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, as a leading international law firm, with its rich experience and significant advantages in the field of cross-border business, boasts a team of senior lawyers proficient in international commercial law. The firm has also accumulated profound practical experience in cross-border transactions and international arbitration. During the competition, several senior lawyers from D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel served as arbitrators, offering guidance and advice to the participating teams with their professional legal knowledge and impartial evaluation attitude.
D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel has successfully participated in hosting the competition for consecutive years, demonstrating its professional strength and influence in the cross-border business sector and making positive contributions to promoting international legal exchange and cooperation. Looking ahead, the firm will continue to leverage its advantages in the field of international legal practice, consistently paying attention to and supporting the growth and development of young legal professionals, and contributing to nurturing more talents with an international perspective and professional expertise.
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