University of Helsinki Willem C. Vis Moot Team

University of Helsinki Willem C. Vis Moot Team The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is an international moot court competition.

Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is an international moot court competition, which focuses on international commercial law and arbitration. University of Helsinki has attended the competition since year 2004. The participation of the team is coordinated by COMI (University of Helsinki Conflict Management Institute) and supported by major Finnish law firms, which also organize a worksh

op course for the Finnish participants of the competition. Team Helsinki invites other teams to take part in the Helsinki Pre-Moot, visit: http://helsinkipremoot.fi

Participating in the 23rd Willem C. Vis East International Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong was an incredible experience.Co...
30/03/2026

Participating in the 23rd Willem C. Vis East International Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong was an incredible experience.

Competing against exceptionally talented teams from around the world and pleading before diverse and highly experienced arbitrators was an experience we will never forget.

We also feel incredibly fortunate to have met arbitration practitioners from across the globe and to represent Finland in such an international setting.

Beyond the hearing rooms, Hong Kong added its own spark to the experience. Exploring the city together made everything even more memorable.

We are especially proud that our work was recognised with:
🌟 Honourable Mention For Best Memorandum on Behalf of Claimant
🌟 Honourable Mention For Best Memorandum on Behalf of Respondent

Receiving recognition for both sides reflects the dedication, teamwork, and long hours behind the scenes.

Grateful for the experience, the people, and the lessons learned.

This achievement would not have been possible without our amazing coaches: Aino Aitamurto, Annika Lampela, Anton Åberg, Eero Kemppinen, Lars Mulà, Mikael Hitruhin, Sara Hämäläinen and Tuukka Hörkkö.

A sincere thank you to our sponsors, whose support made our preparation and participation in Vis East possible:

Applex Asianajotoimisto | Applex Attorneys Ltd
Borenius
Castrén & Snellman & Snellman
Dittmar & Indrenius
DLA Piper
Dottir
Eversheds Sutherland
Hannes Snellman
Krogerus
Merilampi Attorneys
Procopé & Hornborg
Professor Matti S. Kurkela
Roschier
Stiftelsen Tre Smeder
Suomalainen Lakimiesyhdistys
Suomen Asianajajat – Finlands Advokater – Finnish Bar Association
University of Helsinki
White & Case LLP

Bits and pieces of Warsaw Pre-Moot where 3/5 of our team attended (+ coach Mikael 🫶🏼)  🇵🇱  We had a really good time and...
11/03/2026

Bits and pieces of Warsaw Pre-Moot where 3/5 of our team attended (+ coach Mikael 🫶🏼) 🇵🇱 We had a really good time and enjoyed meeting new people, pleading and seeing the city!

Last week we enjoyed the 22nd Annual Helsinki Pre-Moot. We truly enjoyed the great rounds and amazing people! Thank you ...
03/03/2026

Last week we enjoyed the 22nd Annual Helsinki Pre-Moot. We truly enjoyed the great rounds and amazing people! Thank you for all the teams who made their way to Helsinki 🫶🏼 Big thank you for the organizers as well for a wonderful pre-moot 🙏🏼

Last week, our team attended our very first pre-moot in Düsseldorf. 🇩🇪 It was an exciting and intense experience, as it ...
12/02/2026

Last week, our team attended our very first pre-moot in Düsseldorf. 🇩🇪 It was an exciting and intense experience, as it marked the first time we had the opportunity to test our arguments in a real pleading setting against other teams. We gained valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of our case. Overall, the experience marked a significant milestone in our Vis Moot journey. Thank you for the organizers and to our coach for guiding more or less nervous mooties in our first pre-moot. 🙏🏼

Bits and pieces of our October: 📝 workshops, 👔 wearing a suit while working on our memo, 🔎 research and memo writing rep...
02/11/2025

Bits and pieces of our October: 📝 workshops, 👔 wearing a suit while working on our memo, 🔎 research and memo writing repeat, 🎈 celebrating Miika’s birthday, ↗️ coach meetings and lots of progress and learning

Bits and pieces of our October: 📝 workshops, 👔 wearing a suit while working on our memo, 🔎📝research and memo writing on ...
02/11/2025

Bits and pieces of our October: 📝 workshops, 👔 wearing a suit while working on our memo, 🔎📝research and memo writing on repeat, 🎈celebrating Miika’s birthday, ↗️ coach meetings and a lot of progress and learning

The wait is over! The problem for the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot has finally been rele...
11/10/2025

The wait is over! The problem for the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot has finally been released and the University of Helsinki’s Vis Moot team couldn’t be more excited to dive in.

This year’s case centers on goods - plants used to produce vanilla. Intriguing, right? 🌱

The problem challenges teams to tackle issues such as:
a. the application of different versions of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Rules,
b. disclosure obligations relating to third-party funding,
c. impediments beyond control under the CISG, and
d. the calculation of damages.

Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work under the guidance of our amazing coaches! 💪

⭐️ Team Bonding Day ⭐️Yesterday, our amazing coaches arranged a really fun day for us! We started off with 👩‍💻 workshops...
28/09/2025

⭐️ Team Bonding Day ⭐️
Yesterday, our amazing coaches arranged a really fun day for us! We started off with 👩‍💻 workshops at Roschier, covering arbitration and memo writing.
🍕🎲🥂 After that, we headed to Dottir for a pizza night filled with games, laughter, and great company!

We are excited to announce University of Helsinki’s Vis Moot Team 2025–2026 🤩 ✨ Anni Bergius - 3rd year law studentAlisa...
27/09/2025

We are excited to announce University of Helsinki’s Vis Moot Team 2025–2026 🤩 ✨

Anni Bergius - 3rd year law student

Alisa Ainoa - 4th year law student

Efema Okungbowa - 4th year law student

Emily Rikkilä - 4th year law student

Miika Kaakinen - 4th year law student

An unforgettable and victorious journey! (2/2) 🇦🇹Our team’s dedication, tireless preparation, and thorough refinement of...
02/05/2025

An unforgettable and victorious journey! (2/2) 🇦🇹

Our team’s dedication, tireless preparation, and thorough refinement of arguments were recognized in both the written and oral phases of the competition.🏅

We’re excited to share that in the 32nd Vis Moot:
⁠🏆 We received an Honorable Mention for our Respondent Memorandum
🚀 We advanced to the elimination rounds, reaching the Round of 64 (Amanda, Elsa, and Tuukka had the honor of taking our team further than Helsinki has gone in recent years) against the fantastic Deakin Law School Vis Moot Team, whom we congratulate on their progression to the Round of 8!
🎖️Amanda and Tuukka received Honorable Mentions for Best Individual Oralist

A heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal coaches Aino, Annika, Anton, Eero, Kaisa, Lars, Mikael & Valtteri. Your guidance, support, and belief in us made all the difference. We could not have asked for better mentors.

We would also like to thank and congratulate our fellow Finnish teams 💙 We are honored to have shared this experience with you and congratulate you on your achievements.

A sincere thank you to our sponsors, whose support made our preparation and participation in Vis Moot possible:

As this chapter comes to a close, we are taking a well-earned pause — grateful for the memories, lifelong friendships, and everything this journey has taught us.🌟

An unforgettable and victorious journey! (1/2) 🇭🇰As the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and...
02/05/2025

An unforgettable and victorious journey! (1/2) 🇭🇰

As the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and the 22nd Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot have come to a close, The University of Helsinki’s Vis Moot Team proudly reflects on an incredible experience — both personally and professionally.

We are especially grateful for the opportunity to work with the The Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI) Arbitration Rules and the CISG, which deepened our understanding and advocacy skills in ways we’ll carry with us far beyond this competition.

Half of our team also had the opportunity to travel to Hong Kong, where Anni, Sakari, and Sara had the honor of pleading before esteemed international tribunals. They had a unique opportunity to connect with people from around the world, and representing the University of Helsinki in Hong Kong was a particularly special highlight during the FAI Vis Moot year!🇫🇮

To all the incredible teams we had the privilege of meeting from around the world — you will always have a place in our hearts. 💙

A sincere thank you to our sponsors, whose support made our preparation and participation in Vis East possible:

Borenius
Castrén & Snellman
Dittmar & Indrenius
DLA Piper Finland
Hannes Snellman
Krogerus
Merilampi Attorneys
paulon saatio
Procopé & Hornborg
Asianajotoimisto Ratiolex Oy
Roschier
Stiftelsen Tre Smeder
Suomalainen Lakimiesyhdistys Ry
Suomen Asianajajat
Socrates
Welling Lagerstedt & Honkanen Attorneys Ltd
University of Helsinki

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