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🎧 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot — Audio Case Record This episode presents an audio rendition of the case record through Procedural Order No. 2 from the Thirty-Third Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, produced by Tales of the Tribunal. The recording has been lightly adapted for spoken delivery while remaining faithful to the official Vis Moot materials. Its purpose is to support students, coaches, and practitioners engaging with the Vis Moot problem by making the record more accessible in audio form. In the event of any discrepancy between this recording and the official case file, the materials issued by the Vis Moot organizers control. 🎙️ Narrated by Chris Campbell, with contributions from members of the international arbitration community. Our sincere thanks to the voice actors who brought this record to life: Mike McIlwrath (Joseph Langweiler), Anamaria Marin (Giorgia Theophrastus), Eric Ng (Edmond Albius), Snigdha Bhatta (SIAC Representative), Mandy Lee (Julia Fasttrack), Sherlin Tung (Professor Dr. Yesim Salepp), and Chris Campbell (all other roles). ⏱️ Timestamps for each section of the record are provided below for ease of reference. 📚 This recording is provided for educational purposes only. Any use outside that context requires the express written consent of Tales of the Tribunal.  Nothing in this recording constitutes legal advice, nor endorsement of any entity mentioned or referenced herein, including the Vis Moot.  All rights reserved.    Intro - 0:00   Letter By Langweiler (31 July 2025) – 1:56   Notice of Arbitration - 3:48   Claimant Exhibits C1 (Witness Statement Theophrastus) – 25:11   C2 (Albius Email 15 June 2022)  - 34:10   Claimant Exhibit C3 (Sales Agreement 25 August 2022)  - 36:22   Claimant Exhibit C4 (Agriculture and Conservation 2 February 2024) – 49:56   Claimant Exhibit C5 (Email Albius-Haarmann 1 December 2023) – 54:07    Claimant Exhibit C6 (Witness Statement Haarmann) - 55:33   Email SIAC concerning applicable version of SIAC Rules (1 August 2025)- 1:04:30   Email Langweiler concerning applicable version of SIAC Rules (4 August 2025) - 1:08.14   Claimant Exhibit C7 (Email Gobley - Theophrastus 26 November 2021) - 1:10:38   Email Fasttrack concerning applicable version SIAC Rules (6 August 2025) - 1:12.34   Commencement Letter by SIAC (8 August 2025) - 1:14.53   Letter by Fasttrack (14 August 2025) - 1:33:18   Response to the Notice of Arbitration 134:58   Respondent Exhibit R1 (Witness Statement Albius) - 1:59:06   Respondent Exhibit R2 (Email Albius - Theophrastus 22 August 2022) - 2:05.40   Respondent R3 (Email Theophrastus - Albius 1 March 2024 Termination) - 2:07:07   Respondent R4 (The Insider - 4 August 2025) - 2:08:44   Letter by Langweiler (14 August 2025) - 2:11:23   Letter by SIAC Concerning the Appointment of the Presiding Arbitrator and the Constitution of the Tribunal (10 September 2025) - 2:14:50   Letter by Salepp (19 September 2025) - 2:23:49   Letter by Salepp (9 October 2025) - 2:24:45   Procedural Order No. 1 - 2:25:45 Procedural Order No. 2  - 2:33:38   Closing - 3:02:36  

🎬 Season 7 Finale Dispute finance, strategy, and the business of arbitration. In the Season 7 finale of Tales of the Tribunal, Chris Campbell is joined by Ayşe Yazıcı Açı, Investment Manager at Bench Walk Advisors, for a deep dive into third-party funding and dispute finance. Ayşe explains how funders assess risk, how data and human judgment intersect in funding decisions, and what lawyers often misunderstand about legal finance. The episode also looks ahead — to transparency, disclosure, competition, and how funding continues to reshape arbitration strategy worldwide. A fitting close to a season focused on evolution, perspective, and where disputes are headed next. 📚 Books Mentioned Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman https://www.amazon.com/dp/0374533555 The Black Swan – Nassim Nicholas Taleb https://www.amazon.com/dp/081297381X 🎶 Music Mentioned Sezen Aksu – Gülümse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E8V7iYcZ0Q Max Richter – On the Nature of Daylight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVN1B-tUpgs   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Aisha Abdallah, ALN Kenya Anjarwalla & Khanna Building world-class disputes practices in Africa — on your own terms. Chris Campbell sits down with Aisha Abdallah, Head of Dispute Resolution at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture, and the evolution of arbitration and disputes work across Africa. Aisha shares her journey building a female-led, top-tier disputes practice, navigating cross-border commercial conflicts, and challenging misconceptions about legal practice on the African continent. The episode also explores rule of law, mentorship, capacity-building, and why global arbitration must better reflect lived regional expertise. An essential listen for anyone working across borders — or thinking seriously about the future of the profession. 📚 Books Mentioned The Trees – Percival Everett https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641290679 James – Percival Everett https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385549376 🎶 Music Mentioned Dr. Dre (classic hip-hop / R&B)                                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0APwW6wQV8E&list=RD0APwW6wQV8E&start_radio=1 Afrobeat (general genre) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=afrobeats+playlist   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.  

Roman Kramařík, JSK Law Firm Navigation, judgment, and re-imagining arbitration through maps. In this episode of Tales of the Tribunal, Chris Campbell is joined by Dr. Roman Kramarik — arbitrator, partner in Prague, aviation pioneer, and the founder of Arbitration Atlas. Roman reflects on building an independent practice outside Big Law, the value of technical literacy for lawyers, and how his experience as a pilot informs decision-making, leadership, and arbitral judgment. The conversation also dives deep into Arbitration Atlas, a new project mapping procedural and legal differences across jurisdictions in a way the arbitration community has never seen before. A thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion on ethics, perspective, and why arbitration needs better tools — not just more rules. 🔗 Arbitration Atlas: https://arbitrationatlas.com 📚 Books Mentioned Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance – Robert M. Pirsig https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060589469 Works of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Wind, Sand and Stars) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0156027494 The Economist (regular reading) https://www.economist.com 🎶 Music Mentioned Johann Sebastian Bach (classical works) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bach+classical+music Antonín Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuaTY3z4Z2I   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

🎧 Episode Description – Live with Ann Ryan Robertson (AtlAS Conference) Our first-ever LIVE episode of Tales of the Tribunal — recorded at the 2025 Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS) Annual Conference — features none other than Ann Ryan Robertson. Ann is one of the most respected voices in international arbitration: Former President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Newly independent international arbitrator Leader, mentor, and advocate for excellence, diversity, and integrity in the field In this special live conversation, Ann and Chris discuss: Her journey from trial lawyer to globally recognized arbitrator Leading CIArb through the complexities of the pandemic Why cognitive diversity may be the most important form of diversity in dispute resolution How arbitration is adapting to innovation, energy transition, and shifting global priorities The traits she believes make truly effective advocates Reflections on mentorship, ethics, and the future of the field This episode also includes a brief audience Q&A from the live session — a first in Tales of the Tribunal history. 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:31 Live Interview Begins – ~01:37 Audience Q&A – ~27:18 Personal Interest - 33:28 Closing Notes – ~39:10 📚 Books Mentioned A Farewell to Arms – Ernest Hemingway The Killing Kind – Jane Casey 🎶 Music Mentioned Patsy Cline – Crazy → https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

🎧 Podcast Feed Caption (Episode Description) Double Feature Week – Tales of the Tribunal: AtlAS Conference Special + Live with Ann Ryan Robertson We’re doing something new — and a little historic — for Tales of the Tribunal. This week features two special episodes recorded during the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS) Annual Conference. Episode 1: The AtlAS Conference Compilation Join Chris as he takes listeners inside the 14th Annual AtlAS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia — with voices from across the arbitration world discussing technology, AI, diversity, and what makes Atlanta a growing global hub for dispute resolution. Featuring: Leah Wilson – Miles Mediation & Arbitration Abbey Hawthorne – ICC Nancy Thevenin, Isabel Fernández de la Cuesta, Wheaton Webb and  Christoph Seifarth, Glenn Hendrix, Sebastian Feiler, and others The second episode with Ann Ryan will drop over the weekend! Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Prof. Joongi Kim, Yonsei University From Seoul to The Hague, from the classroom to the tribunal — this week’s guest has seen it all. We sit down with Dr. Joongi Kim, Professor of Law at Yonsei University and a leading figure in the development of arbitration across Asia and beyond. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Kim shares: His journey from studying in the U.S. to shaping Korea’s arbitration landscape What “K-Arbitration” means and why the world should take notice His perspective on transparency, legitimacy, and reform in ISDS Reflections on mentorship, teaching, and lessons learned from his students Why diversity of thought — not just geography — is essential for the next era of arbitration 🎙️ Joined by host Chris Campbell and intern Lidia, this episode explores the intersection of culture, reform, and community in international dispute resolution. 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:38 Interview Begins – ~02:10 Personal Shift-- 00:50:20 Closing Notes – ~00:59:23 📚 Books Mentioned The Analects of Confucius → Amazon Modern Korean History: The 19th Century → Amazon Gertrude Stein: Writings 1903–1932 → Amazon 🎶 Music Mentioned K-Pop Demon Hunters Theme → YouTube Billie Holiday – Blue Moon → YouTube Chopin – Nocturne Op.9 No.2 → YouTube   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

From orbit to arbitration—this week we’re talking with Laura Yvonne Zielinski, co-founder of the Space Arbitration Association. Laura is part of a new generation of arbitration professionals redefining what the field can be—linking law, technology, developing a brand, and even outer space. From Germany to France to Mexico, her journey is as international as it gets. In this episode, Laura and I talk about: How she discovered her passion for space law and arbitration What inspired the founding of the Space Arbitration Association How Technology, and AI are changing the way disputes are resolved The importance of curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking in arbitration What it means to build a career across borders (and maybe across planets!) 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:36 Interview Begins – ~02:22 Personal Interest  – ~42:25 Closing Notes – ~54:20 📚 Books Mentioned Space Law: A Treatise – Stephan Hobe The Law of Outer Space: An Experience in Contemporary Law-Making – Tanja L. Masson-Zwaan & Mahulena Hofmann 🎶 Music Mentioned Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars → YouTube Daft Punk – Contact → YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

🎧 Podcast Feed Caption (Episode Description – Gustavo Moser) From Brazil to Geneva to London—Dr. Gustavo Moser has seen international arbitration from every angle. This week on Tales of the Tribunal, we sit down with Gustavo to talk about his unique path through roles at WIPO, the LCIA, and now LexisNexis, and the lessons he’s learned as a judge, counsel, academic, and arbitrator. In this conversation, Gustavo shares: Why IP disputes stand apart in international arbitration The role of AI and legal tech in reshaping how cases are managed Why contract standardization may be the quiet revolution in arbitration Reflections on a career that spans academia, institutions, and practice The mentors and colleagues who shaped his journey And this episode has something new—our intern Lidia joins the discussion to add her perspective and questions. 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:00:35 Interview Begins – ~00:03:06 Closing Notes – ~01:00:02 📚 Books Mentioned The Trial – Franz Kafka → Amazon Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization – Gabrielle Marceau (and others) → Amazon The Concept of Law – H.L.A. Hart → Amazon 🎶 Music Mentioned Chico Buarque – Construção → YouTube Tom Jobim – Águas de Março → YouTube Caetano Veloso – Sozinho → YouTube 🙌 Shout-outs WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Centre LCIA LexisNexis Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Welcome back to Season 7 of Tales of the Tribunal! After a short August break, we’re back with another global voice shaping the practice of international arbitration: Kevin Nash, Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Kevin’s career spans Canada, Asia, and now London, where he’s helping lead one of the world’s most prominent arbitral institutions into a new era. In this episode, Kevin shares: His journey from Western Canada to Singapore and now London Lessons from team sports that apply directly to leadership in arbitration The LCIA’s priorities around AI, diversity, and potential rule changes Why transparency in institutional data matters—and what LCIA is doing about it Advice for students and young practitioners navigating their careers Plus, a few book and music recommendations you might not expect 🎶📚 And this episode is extra special—our intern Lidia joins the conversation to add her own perspective and questions. 🕒 Timestamps Opening Notes – 00:33 Interview Begins – ~03:04 Person Interest - 51:00 Closing Notes – ~1:03:49 📚 Books Mentioned The Road – Cormac McCarthy → Amazon Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas – Hunter S. Thompson → Amazon Blindness – José Saramago → Amazon 🎶 Music Mentioned The Tragically Hip – YouTube K-Pop Mix – YouTube 🙌 Shout-Outs Patricia Shaughnessy (LLM mentor) - 51:20 Adriana Uson, Shweta Biduri & Michelle Sonnen (SIAC colleagues) Nadia Smahi (friend of the show & connector)   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/   Check out our website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com   For Feedback, comments or submissions contact [email protected]   None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.