Interview with the Champions of the 1st AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot – Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

As the 1st AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot comes to a close, we speak to the Champions, Raghav Mendiratta and Vrinda Pareek from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, India, on their experiences during the moot.

1. Why have you decided to participate in the Pre-Moot? How many people were involved in preparations?

Our team's participation at an Indian pre-moot, albeit immensely beneficial to our overall preparation towards the Willem C. Vis (East) Moot, revealed to us that our approach to the arguments needed to be rounded off in a manner so as to cater to a broader, more diverse range of tribunals and opposing teams. Having sensed that gap, we were certain that the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot would afford us a more international experience that would help us bridge it; and so it did!

We were part of a five-member team, each of us having been involved in teaching ourselves the fundamentals of international commercial arbitration and preparing the memoranda; finally, two of the five of us were engaged with the oral advocacy dimension of the moot court.

2. What was the most challenging moment in your Pre-Moot experience? What was the most memorable moment?

To us, one of the biggest challenges that any counsel would face in an arbitration is sensing the inclinations, concerns and expectations of the tribunal at an early stage of the hearing and adapting the client's case to them- and we found ourselves posed with a similar challenge, leading the arguments. It was only through the course of the delivery of my case, over the fifteen designated minutes, that our engagement with the tribunal would allow us to become increasingly responsive.

The rounds and the social gatherings towards the evenings allowed us to interact with other teams, arbitrators and arbitration professionals and take away fond memories. The most memorable moment in the Moot was arguing before the distinguished panel comprising of Mr. Christopher Lau, Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo and Mr. Abhinav Bhushan, in a packed Auditorium. The rush of arguing in high-pressure situations is what attracted us to the legal profession and acting as the counsel in a 20-million-dollar dispute made us feel like lawyers for the first time ever!

3. What is most valuable lesson you learned? What is the most important change in yourself? Which skills have you developed?

The most valuable takeaway from the Pre-Moot, was a better understanding of the spirit and practice-related aspect of arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism. The hearings at the Pre-Moot simulated, to the extent possible, the tone and ambience of an actual hearing. In doing so, they allowed us to imbibe the more commercially cognizant and collaborative nature of arbitration hearings, as opposed to the adversarial and formalistic court system that we were most familiar with prior to this experience.

Mr. Abhinav Bhushan, had said in his opening address that the ground rule for all Vis participants is to not sleep before 3 AM everyday - that they should not stay in their rooms but go out and meet as many people as they can! We diligently put this advice into practice and realized how big a difference this made to our entire experience. Mr. Bhushan's lesson on the importance of how to network, was my biggest lesson from the moot.

4. "Once Mootie, forever Mootie": are you planning to participate next year or coach a team of your university in future?

Most definitely! Our inclination towards mooting comes from the totality of the experience: the level of understanding of the subject matter that it pushes one towards; the nonpareil interaction that it allows between participants and judges alike; the friendships it allows to be forged; and simply the excitement that presenting a case (to a usually unrelenting tribunal) brings with itself!

The motivation behind wanting to coach a team from our University, or any other, also comes from a very personal experience- one where we, as a team, did not have access to a lot of resources and perspectives on the moot. We picked up the ropes along the way which, although an invaluable learning in itself, is something we would really like other similarly placed teams to benefit from right at the offset.

5. Do you think the Pre-Moot will have an impact on your career in international arbitration?

In our view, a career in international arbitration is largely a function of the requisite skill set; and also, cannot be divorced from the people that make the field what it is. The Pre-Moot afforded us the opportunity to learn from both: skills, as employed in and developed through the course of the rounds; and diverse stories and perspectives that everybody came in with and very generously shared.

6. Would you recommend other teams to participate in our next Pre-Moot?

Absolutely! The AIAC-ICC Moot was organized in a manner which brilliantly facilitated conversations with practitioners and arbitrators - in formal and informal settings. Meeting such people not only gave us an insight into the path to be taken to succeed in International Arbitration but also helped us develop our personal networks of mentors and guides which will be of great help when we decide to take the leap into practice.

The Pre-Moot offers everything there is to learn not just in preparation for Vis, but also otherwise, to anybody looking to explore the field of international commercial arbitration.

7. Your secret to success

We think a lot of the strengths that we were able to play to at the Pre-Moot came from the collaborative nature of the preparation process that Vis entails: remote practice sessions with teams across jurisdictions and inputs from people who had done Vis beforeon what to expect and look out for. Additionally, we really tied to focus on conceptual clarity as to arbitration, before delving into the more nuanced issues that the problem posed; we think that went a long way.

8. Your message for the future teams

As cliched as it sounds, the journey leading up to the Moot is as precious as the Moot itself. Work hard, think out of the box, network effectively and most importantly - enjoy every moment of it!

Interview with the winners of the Malaysian Finals - International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Team 2

Known as one of the top Malaysian law universities, it comes as no surprise that a team from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) becomes the first winners of the Malaysian Finals of the 1st AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The team is represented by:

Adly Zulfadhly Bin Zulkefly, Fatin Nursa'adah Azman, Muhammad Shahrin, Munyra Muhafif and Sharifah Shazuwin Binti Syed Sheh

1. Why have you decided to participate in the Pre-Moot? And why was it important to participate in the first edition?

Muhammad: I chose to participate in the Pre-Moot competition because of the nature of the competition itself. I was thrilled to participate in a competition involving many people from all over the world.

Sharifah: I believe in education through experience and the Pre-Moot has most definitely taught me more than I could hope for. It was important to participate in the first edition as I had expected it would be an exciting experience and definitely different from the previous mooting competitions as this Pre-Moot has provided the platform to expand my network and social circle as well as getting to know other law students from various backgrounds. Indeed, it was a very special experience for me, one that I will always remember.

Adly: I decided to participate in the Pre-Moot because it is a new thing for me to try. For me, joining the first edition will actually set a benchmark to my own future in the legal career.

2. How challenging was your experience? Are you planning to participate in international rounds in future?

Munyra: Throughout the journey till the day of competition, there were a lot of obstacles going on with the dramas that we had, juggling with the academic workloads and other extra-curricular activities. When it was the day of the competition, we simply decided to give the best that we could since we had gone through a lot of hectic weeks and sleepless nights just to understand the case and to strengthen our arguments. Somehow or rather, the experiences that I had gained in preparing for the competition had helped me to enhance my soft skills especially when it comes to critical thinking and time management. It sounds petty or just another ordinary lesson I had learnt but I realized, how important to have these skills nurtured and enhanced in order to build a better version of myself. Especially since, at the moment, pursuing a career in the legal field is my plan for the future. I would really love to join this mooting competition once again as a team member, as this is the platform for me to learn as much as I can about arbitration and alternative dispute resolution as a whole for my own career goal.

Fatin: It was a challenge for us as we had little time to practice and prepare due to time constraint. This is also the first time I participated in a moot competition. However, it is safe to say I wouldn't want to have it any other way. It was a journey I will forever cherish. Before, I aspired to be a lecturer. After the competition, my career goals have expanded and I am considering arbitration as a profession. I learnt a lot within a month, not only that, I also had the chance to meet great and prominent individuals. If I had the chance, I would definitely participate in international rounds as a team member. It's a golden opportunity and it would be a waste to miss it!

Adly: Our team started with not-so-organized preparation but each team member knew their own job in doing the research and we also consulted each other on many issues regarding the Moot questions. It was worth the time to do research together with my teammates, as they provided their own interpretation of law. So, I have learned a lot on the issues from different aspects. This skill is actually very useful to be applied in studying as a law student. I would also like to join the international rounds both as team member and also as the arbitrator in the future.

3. What would you recommend to the Malaysian students planning to participate next year?

Sharifah: I'd say that it will be a mooting experience like no other. They will enter and meet others as mooters and leave as friends. The friends I have made during the three days have definitely left me with great impression. Also, to expect great coaches too because they're the best ones around. I was lucky to be under the guidance of Luis and Tatiana. (Senior International Case Counsels)

Munyra: Give yourself a try of something new because you will have no idea that at the end of the day, it is going to be worth.

Muhammad: Make full use of this challenging experience, you will learn and grow not only professionally but also personally.

Adly: Never doubt your own capabilities and never stop trying something new. Trust yourself and challenge yourself to the core.

4. What is the most important change in yourself?

Muhammad: I met so many different people and these people have certainly changed my views and helped me grow as a person.

Fatin: The most important change is believing in myself more. Once I set a goal, it is possible to achieve it with the correct attitude and support from all my teammates, friends, lecturers and coaches along the way.

Sharifah: The biggest change I realised was the fact that I could lead a team to victory because I didn't know I had it in me in the first place. They taught me more than I could teach them. I had always been a follower and thought I worked best alone but the most important thing to me was that my team became my family. That's how powerfully the Pre-Moot affected me.

Munyra: It has made me more confident about myself and more optimistic in whatever I do. (Other than the part that I became famous in my faculty for a while).

Adly: I’ve learned to value my teammates’ thoughts. They taught me a lot about being myself and I also learned to share things with them.

5. What is the most valuable lesson you learned?

Munyra: Getting out of your comfort zone could be the best thing you can do to yourself. This was my first time ever joining a mooting competition and I never thought I would like to join one when I started my degree at university, as previously my interests were on arts and performances. When I was given the opportunity to join this Pre-Moot, I only thought of accepting the offer in order to get out of my comfort zone for new adventures and discoveries. I was a bench counsel of the team at the beginning, basically helping the team to do research and giving them assistance to prepare the arguments and authorities. I was appointed to become the oralist 4 days before the competition due to unavoidable circumstances and it was one major change in my role for the team. I went to the competition just for the sake of the team and just to give it a try for me to try new things. I had never thought to get into finals because everyone was equally excellent and amazing but when I went, again, it was for my team because we had been working hard together for it.

Muhammad: The most valuable lesson I've learned is to enjoy doing whatever you are doing.

Fatin: I learnt that there's always plenty of opportunity in the world. It's for us to figure out what we want, grab the opportunity and make the most of it. It's never too late to explore new things!

Adly: Being in a team is one step towards success but having a good team is whole other experience to grab.

6. Secret of success.

Sharifah: Sense of humour. Mooting can be stressful and bring out the ugly side of everyone when the boiling point is reached. I made sure it wasn't even close for my team. Laughter is indeed the best medicine.

Muhammad: To enjoy what you are doing. Hard work alone would not guarantee success. Confidence and working smart would lead to success.

Munyra: To believe in yourself and to always walk together with your team members no matter how bumpy the road can be.

Fatin: To always persevere and know that it is okay to make mistakes, we learn and grow from those mistakes.

Adly: Listen to your critics and sleep well.

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Interview with the Champions of the 2nd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot – Gujarat National Law University

The Gujarat National Law University participated and emerged as Champions of the 2nd AIAC-ICC Willem C. Vis Pre-Moot (“AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot”). The team, composed of six members undertaking their third to final year of undergraduate studies: Akanksha Singh, Anushka Mittal, Arun Bhadauria, Gladwin Issac, Shruti Trikanad and Varun Srinivasan, have spoken to us on their first-hand experiences participating in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot.

From left to right: Gavin Denton, Arun Bhadauria,Akanksha Singh, Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo,Varun Srinivasan, Prof. Anselmo Reyes, Abhinav Bhushan.

1. Why have you chosen to participate in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot? How many people were involved in preparations?

ANUSHKA: This was the first time that a team from Gujarat National Law University had participated in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The decision to participate in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot was a coordinated decision led by team members: Varun Srinivasan and Gladwin Issac. Since Gladwin had participated at the 13th Willem C. Vis (East) Moot, he was aware of the quality of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot through his interactions with other participants at Hong Kong. The team was also aware that AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot is one of the biggest Pre-Moots the world! Thus, the scope of the competition, its proximity to India and the budgeted expenses sealed the deal to participate in the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. Since, the team considered the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot to be a stepping stone to the 15th Willem C. Vis (East) Moot, the entire team was involved in the preparation for it.

ARUN: I was informed by one of my teammates, Gladwin Issac, about the first edition of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The foremost reason to participate in the 2nd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot should straightaway be convenience in participating. Since the dates of the moot fall near the dates for Vis East Moot, it is very convenient to be there in Malaysia and then take your lessons immediately to Hong Kong. And, we had the service of all our six teammates clocking their needed spells whenever they were needed. And I am also grateful to all the academicians, practitioners and the other teams that helped us in preparing.

VARUN: After we had decided to do the Hong Kong moot, we had to sit down for budgeting. Without exception, all of our advisors/alumni suggested that a Pre-Moot is a must. Consequently, we had a choice between doing either the Indian Vis Pre-Moot, well in its 8th year, and the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The decision did not take long- having a look at the maiden edition’s roster of teams and arbitrators convinced us that the international exposure would teach us volumes (as it did.) Further, I do not think we could have passed up on an opportunity to visit the wonderful city of Kuala Lumpur. My team had 6 members in total, of which 3 could attend the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. We often coordinated with our sister team going to Vienna, as well as a number of arbitrators who very generously offered their time to take our rounds.

2. What was the most challenging moment in your AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot experience? Did it become one of your memorable moments?

AKANKSHA: I found that an ex-parte round, presided over by Dalma Demeter was the most challenging and rewarding experience of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. I was forced to think about practical considerations governing the arguments that we were proposing. It surely was an unforgettable round that lent much needed perspective to my team along with a reinvigorated sense of purpose.

ARUN: I believe it was the final of the moot. The president of the tribunal intimated our speakers to skip one of the two issues in their oral pleadings and directly move on to the rest. I trust that must have had been challenging. A good moot team must be adaptable to the taste of their bench to an extent. However, this situation was still a bit off. One really needs his/her best agility, form and fortune to radically change all the pre-decided equations and time management. And since Varun (he was the first speaker of all in that round) did not have a desirable start which is understandable, it made me anxious. I thought, had I had my druthers, I would have asked them to restart! Nonetheless, Varun, later, showed a great character throughout his deposition. That was remarkable.

But of course, the most memorable moment was simply when we won. When you see rest of your teammates happy for getting through to in the common cause, no memory takes precedence over that.

VARUN: It has to be the final round. Up till that point we had a number of experienced, skilful arbitrators but none so skilful in handling a round as arbitral tribunal of the Final. At the outset, the tribunal asked us to forget about the first issue - so the well-structured and time-practiced speeches went outside the window. After a bit of jitter in the beginning however, this challenge became the most memorable as served as the prime example of what Vis Mooties have been saying every year: each round is different than the previous, and if you do not adapt, you have already lost.

3. What is most valuable lesson you learned? What is the most important change in yourself? Have you acquired any useful skills?

ANUSHKA: The journey of participating in the Willem C. Vis (East) Moot has taught me innumerable lessons. One key takeaway, from my experience, is the knowledge of the precision that must be expended to frame an argument. The craft and skill needed to make clean and crisp sentences is an invaluable skill, especially for lawyers. Thus, the experience of working with a diverse set of people who provided invaluable inputs to make coherent sentences that would fit the word limit of the memorial submission requirements was enjoyable and educational. Now, I like to pay more attention to words and the meaning that they convey.

SHRUTI: My greatest takeaway from this competition is the amount of thorough preparation that became necessary, because of the competition that we had to face. Not just in terms of thorough arguments, but also in preparing several versions of speeches for every situation, having well prepared answers to every question, tailoring our approach to the bench/opposite team, etc. The conclusion of every round demanded a meeting of the entire team, and this ensured that we learnt from every round and were better prepared for the next.

4. Is this your first international cultural experience? What did you think of the cultural dinner?

AKANKSHA: While it was not the first such experience I have had, but it was one of the most memorable events at the Pre-Moot for me.

ARUN: Well, it was not the first one. But here the cultural dinner was amazing. It certainly can make one feel like ‘those three days of labour were worth working hard’.

VARUN: Not the first one for me as well. However, I was just as excited - I have only gotten to go outside India for moot courts only, and exposure to any kind of international experience - be it the cultural dinner, the arbitrators, or the teams naturally became a highlight of 2018 for me.

5. Mooting is addictive once you delved yourself into it. Are you planning to participate next year or coach a team of your university in future?

ARUN: Well, I do plan to participate in Vis Vienna in 2020. I am sure the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot will be on board. You can’t afford to leave the experience of one of the largest Pre-Moots from your Vis exercise.

ANUSHKA: Mooting is truly a wholesome experience, in terms of the hard work it requires and the number of opportunities it opens up. Though I do not plan to participate or coach a team in the near future, I am always looking forward to newer opportunities!

6. Do you think the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot will have an impact on your career in international arbitration?

AKANKSHA: Besides the extraordinary exposure I received, the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot allowed me to get the opportunity to intern at the AIAC, so it has definitely been a nudge in the right direction.

VARUN: Gladwin and I have already decided international arbitration to be where our hearts lie, well before the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. Thus, participation in an international event like this was a crucial introduction to the industry for me. The opportunity to intern with AIAC is definite outcome out the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot, and I fully hope to put my best foot forward in arbitration, right out of KL.

7. Would you recommend other teams to participate in our next AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot?

AKANKSHA: Definitely. The AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot was crucial to any limited success we had at cracking the problem (and the moot).

SHRUTI: Absolutely. From what my team told me, the organisation and quality of judges was unparalleled, and I would certainly recommend future Vis teams to partake in this experience.

ARUN: No doubt about that. As I said, there is no reason one should excuse the best Pre-Moot in his/her Vis pursuit. I will highly recommend it to any moot team that I get in touch with.

VARUN: Without a doubt. Especially for teams participating in Hong Kong - there are 4 other Pre-Moots out there, but only the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot serves to be the “full experience”.

8. Are there any secrets to your success?

ANUSHKA: The team abided by the principles of hard work and determination. The extra efforts were made in terms of exploration of all avenues to improve the performance and leave no stone unturned. For example, we contacted various arbitration experts, past year participants and teams even before the Moot or the Pre-Moot. Thus, the team used more of a guided strategy and less of a secret formula to perform its best.

AKANKSHA: The secret was an incredibly encouraging, dedicated, and enthusiastic bunch of teammates who ensured that no ill health or fortune would have an adverse impact on the outcome of the moot.

SHRUTI: No, only preparation. What I found led to our success was near complete clarity on all the nuances of the problem. Additionally, we were prepared for every possible interpretation of all the facts, as a result of which we are able to adequately combat every situation that presented itself during the competition.

9. What do you think of the level of the organization of the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot?

AKANKSHA: Without a doubt, it was best moot I have attended in terms of its organisation. The support provided to students in terms of accommodation and other costs that were waived is the kind of encouragement that ensures wider participation and inclusion. Coupled with the lecture series organised in between rounds, the moot adopted a holistic approach which inspires confidence in the Organising Committee.

ARUN:The organization of AIAC-ICC is just uncomplaining for a participant from any continent. From accommodation to the rounds, the organisation was much beyond what you expect in any international event which has just started one year ago. No doubt, going at this pace, it will earn a remarkable popularity just in few years. Maybe we can see double the number of teams that participated in this edition in its fifth edition!

VARUN: Impeccably organized. I have more than once seriously said that the Vis East should consider hosting the moot in AIAC

10. Do you have any message for future teams participating in the competition?

ANUSHKA: All future teams should participate in the Moot to gain an educational experience in the field of arbitration and sales law and make the most of the opportunities that the Moot provides. And obviously, participate at the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot!

SHRUTI: My Vis experience has been memorable largely because of the compelling need to be so thorough with the problem, that there is no room for error whatsoever. This is what differentiates this moot from all the others I have participated in. I would advise anybody who is considering participating to certainly give it a real shot, as there is more to learn here than any similar experience. Additionally, to practise as much as possible, with other teams, as one can only truly recognise different interpretations/perspectives of the problem in this manner. The most efficient way to go about this is to participate in Pre-Moots, as it gives you the most wholesome experience. Additionally, needless to say, it is a wonderful opportunity to meet teams and persons from all over the world. It would also function as a great kickstart to a career for all those who want one in commercial arbitration.

ARUN: Keep mooting! It’s one of the best experiences that you get in law school. Any international moot is full of versatile occurrences, practical and theoretical, both. It helps in shaping oral advocacy as well as drafting if the needed time is devoted. And of course, Vis takes it to the next level. And if you do Vis, don't forget to schedule flights for AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot!

VARUN: Since I come from a background of Indian mooting culture, I’ll address my message to same community - do not treat Vis Moot like other moots. The preparation is the prize, and the harder you work in connecting with arbitrators, teams, Pre-Moots, the greater the rewards. The moot, much like its industry, is blind to borders but alive to legal traditions arising from them. Learn them, adapt to pleadings, and the moot is yours!

From left to right: Arun Bhadauria,Akanksha Singh and Varun Srinivasan.

The interview with the winners of the Malaysian Final – Brickfields Asia College, Team 4

Brickfields Asia College (BAC) is no stranger to the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot for the Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot having participated in the inaugural first edition of our competition back in 2017. After failing to achieve the coveted title then, BAC returns to the competition with fresh faces and one of these teams, BAC Team 4, emerge victorious! Check out below the interview with the champions of the Malaysian Final: Ashley Lee Sze Theng, Kimberly Liew Hui Ping, Lee Sian Yin, Rachel Tee Zi Wei and Wong Wen Sheng to find out more about their experience.

From left to right: Wong Wen Sheng, Rachel Tee Zi Wei, Ashley Lee Sze Theng, Javier Lee Sian Yin, Kimberly Liew Hui Ping and Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo.

1. We noticed that your team actually went up against another team from your learning institution. How does it feel like to face your own teammates in the Malaysian Final?

KIMBERLY: Pressured but relieved at the same time for the familiar voices. At the finals, we are opponents to bring the best out of each other, to handle the panel of arbitrators’ questions well became our ultimate aim. Outperforming our previous self is the focus.

RACHEL: It seemed even more intimidating than going against unknown opponents, as we were all familiar with the arguments, and style, and strengths of our teammates. On top of that, they had taught and guided us on everything, starting from the ground up. Although my partner and I were not speaking for that round, it gave us peace of mind to trust and know that our counterparts would make our team proud regardless of the outcome. Despite the competitive element, all of us were grateful and proud to have made it that far to begin with.

2. How challenging was your experience? Are you planning to participate in international rounds in the future?

ASHLEY: The AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot was definitely more challenging than what I had expected, especially the amount of preparation that was required. There were countless meetings and practice sessions, all done to make sure we were prepared from all possible angles. As it was my first time competing, challenging people from a myriad of cultures and backgrounds was daunting. However, since the Finals, we are definitely planning to participate in Vienna/Hong Kong next year.

RACHEL: Although the experience was objectively challenging, having a group of driven individuals helped us cope with the demands of the competition. At some points, several of us felt completely lost with the whirlwind of meetings, practices, and workshops, while simultaneously maintaining our studies. However, we intend to compete in the next international rounds, to test our limits and find out what we are capable of.

3. What advice would you give to other Malaysian students planning to participate in the moot next year?

WEN SHENG: Start early! Researching on the relevant laws can be overwhelming as they might seem rather foreign to you. Thus, it's good to spend some time understanding the various sources of law and why and how they apply. Most importantly, run oral practices as frequently as you can.

ASHLEY: To not be afraid of treading into uncharted territories, and to stay focused. Your fear, whatever it may be, has a tendency of overwhelming you and thus makes the journey more difficult than it should be. How one can alleviate some of this fear is to simply face them. Overtime, once you go through many practice sessions with your teammates, your fears would seem smaller because you know what you are capable of controlling. On top of that, don't forget to start preparing early!

4. Do you see a career in this field of law?

KIMBERLY: Certainly. With the exposure given by AIAC through designated workshops and the competition, arbitration and adjudication is deemed as the new rising demand due to business globalisation.

RACHEL: Yes, I think that traditionally, law students are conditioned to believe that after law school, taking the Bar and practicing law is the ‘correct’ path to pursue. While still studying, I had not properly considered other options as being potential career paths. However, alternative dispute resolution poses several characteristics, different from courtroom practice, that appeal to me, such as flexibility and efficiency. Familiarity with different ways to apply legal knowledge allows me to make more informed decisions on my future, and arbitration is definitely an area I am now considering.

5. What is the most important change in yourself? Do you see any changes compared to a year ago, today?

ASHLEY: Being able to articulate my thoughts and ideas more clearly and eloquently. Mooting nurtured my ability to think on my feet whilst under time constraints. I realised I've grown to be more confident and goal-oriented as well. Compared to a year ago, I would say now I am more meticulous and detail-oriented which I would consider is a key skill of continued importance.

RACHEL: I would say that the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot, as well as mooting in general, has made me a lot more confident in my speaking and research abilities. Being put under the same kind of pressure repeatedly taught me several methods of what works for me, as well as what doesn’t. Through a process of trial and error I think that I have developed a process that is beginning to produce consistent results, and I hope that it can continue to do so in the future.

6. What is the most valuable lesson that you have learned from this competition

KIMBERLY: Everyone plays a role to success. Regardless of being an oralist, researcher or team manager without one another to rely on and be the strongest foundation to each other, the entire process will not be meaningful.

WEN SHENG: I learnt that teamwork is of paramount importance. It might sound like a cliché but it's what kept us all alive during the most difficult and tiring periods leading to the competition.

7. If you could dedicate your success to anyone, who would it be?

WEN SHENG: Our seniors, Cheo Kar Meng, Low Kar Yeen, Sonia Soon and Crystal Choong, had played an integral role in our achievements. Not only did they constantly provide us with new inputs, they also made it a mission to 'grill' us during oral practices - just so that we would have the confidence we need for the competition.

RACHEL: Our seniors, were the most patient, generous, and helpful mentors that we could have asked for. They humbly guided us as peers rather than from a position of superiority. As a team, we started with a completely blank slate on how the competition worked, how to analyse the problem, how to form arguments, and how to present them. For every step of the way, they answered questions, no matter how obvious, offered assistance, and conducted meetings, with the pure intention of mutual improvement. They were both our biggest supporters and harshest critics, producing a balance of confidence in ourselves and hunger for success. For grooming our skills for both academic and social aspects of the event, none of our triumphs would have been possible without them.

8. Could you share with our readers what your secret of success is?

ASHLEY: To be committed to your work whole heartedly. You have to love what you do, and know that you can do it well by continuously striving to push your own boundaries everyday. Success is attainable, if you are committed and consistent in this. Moreover, it is also knowing when to take a break when you need to. When I find myself stuck during hours of preparations, taking a break really helps clear the mind. More often than not once I go back to working, I end up finding the solution with a clearer direction.

RACHEL: To trust in my preparation rather than skill - although tedious, repetition and practice are the best chances you have to ensure a consistent performance. In a setting where virtually all participants are strong speakers and advocates, the main factor that can set you apart from the several others they will be hearing will depend on your preparation and familiarity with the law and the problem.

From left to right: Javier Lee Sian Yin, Rachel Tee Zi Wei, Wong Wen Sheng, Ashley Lee Sze Theng and Kimberly Liew Hui Ping.

List of Awards and Winners from the 2nd AIAC/ICC Pre-Moot for the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot

Category

School

Champion

Gujarat National Law University, India

Runner-Up

National Law University of Delhi (Team 1), India

3rd Place

National Law University of Delhi (Team 2), India

4th Place

International Islamic University Malaysia (Team 1)

Winner of the Malaysian Final

Brickfields Asia College (Team 4), Malaysia

Runner-Up of the Malaysian Final

Brickfields Asia College (Team 1), Malaysia

Best Oralist of the International Final

Prashasti Bhat, National Law University of Delhi (Team 1), India

Best Oralist for the Malaysian Final

Ashley Lee Sze Theng, Brickfields Asia College (Team 4), Malaysia

Best Oralist for the Elimination Rounds

Varun Srinivasan, Gujarat National Law University, India

Best Oralist for the Preliminary Rounds

Ragad Al-Faraidy, Dar Al-Hekma University, Saudi Arabia

Runner-Up for the Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds

Kevin Reddington, Pepperdine University School of Law, USA

3rd Best Speaker in the Preliminary Rounds

Lisa Stoeckl, University of Cologne, Germany

4th Best Speaker in the Preliminary Rounds

Kaustubh Chaturvedi, National Law School of India University, Bangalore, India

5th Best Speaker in the Preliminary Rounds

Akanksha Singh, Gujarat National Law University, India

6th Best Speaker in the Preliminary Rounds

Rachel Tee Zi Wei, Brickfields Asia College (Team 4), Malaysia

Best Memorandum on behalf of the Claimant

Singapore Management University

Honourable Mention for Best Memorandum on behalf of the Claimant

University of Canberra, Australia

Best Memorandum on behalf of the Respondent

Gujarat National Law University, India

Honourable Mention for Best Memorandum on behalf of the Respondent

National Law School of India University, Bangalore, India

Best Outline on behalf of the Claimant:

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Honourable Mention for Best Outline on behalf of the Claimant:

Brickfields Asia College, Malaysia

Best Outline on behalf of the Respondent

University of San Agustin, Philippines

Honourable Mention for Best Outline on behalf of the Respondent

Brickfields Asia College, Malaysia

Interview with the Champion of the3rdAIAC-ICC Pre-Moot – National LawUniversity (Bhopal)

Standing among the other 90 teams originating from over 20 countries, the title of the Champion of the 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot was seized by National Law University (Bhopal). Members of the team are Pranjal Agarwal, Aditya Wadhwa, Ankit Gupta, Nilakshi Srivastava and Shiuli Mandloi. In addition to be the Champion of the 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot, Aditya Wadhwa prevailed as the Best Oralist of the International Final Round (the Cecil Abraham & Partners Award).

See their interview below:

1. Why did you decide to join the Pre-Moot?

The day we were selected by our University to participate at Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2019, we were advised by our coach, peers, past vis participant that our preparation will remain incomplete if we do not experience the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot held in Kuala Lumpur. The dates of the tournament were also convenient for us to directly travel to Hong Kong following the Pre-Moot.

2. How did you prepare as a team for this Pre-Moot? Can you share your experience working as a team?

Our preparation for the Pre-Moot was not any different from our preparation for Vis (East) for we were told and which we realised was true that the AIAC-ICC Pre-moot is the precise simulation of the final competition. We were a team of five comprising of two speakers and three researchers. We started with our preparation in the month of September and first completed the basic principles of international commercial arbitration. Then we together did Vis specific research by doing thread-bare analysis of the videos of oral rounds and the memorandums submitted by teams in the previous edition of the moot. Subsequently, we sat together in our University library to analyse the case record that we now feel cannot be done individually. The bouncing of ideas as to how a particular fact can be used from which side of the table was an enriching and rewarding experience. Apart from that we were fortunate to all be great friends from the very start that allowed us to understand each-other and for it to be conducive environment in the moot preparation room. The eight months of working as a team showed us the power of combined efforts.

3. What was the most challenging moment in your Pre-Moot experience? Did it become one of your memorable moments?

The most challenging yet exciting moment in our Pre-Moot experience was the Round of 32 when we faced the same team to whom we had lost in the Indian Pre-Moot. The challenging part was that both the teams were well aware of each other’s pleadings and style of arguing, therefore it demanded us to make the case in a different fashion, the exciting aspect was to face the team to whom we had lost in the past. With regards to the latter part of the question, it did become one of the most memorable moments since we emerged as the winners of this round.

4. What is the biggest change in yourself after your experience in the Pre-Moot?

The biggest change in us after the Pre-Moot was the advantage of the feedback received from seasoned arbitrators. The community lunch sessions allowed us to freely talk to the arbitrators helping us gain insights from them. We feel indebted to them.

5. "Once a mootie, always a mootie": Are you planning to participate next year or coach a team of your university in the future?

We believe it was a few days after the tournament had ended in Hong Kong that we realized it was impossible to stay away from a valuable experience like this. We truly believe in the above quote and all of us have decided to stay connected with this competition, one way or the other. While we don’t plan on participating again this year, but we are sure of coaching the team that will represent our University and hopefully come back to AIAC to connect with the family.

6. Do you think your Pre-Moot experience will have an impact on your future career?

Yes, the AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot has given us the experience of a lifetime and we can already see it affecting our professional and personal lives. It is incredible how in only three days, we were able to further develop our research, speaking and inter-personal skills along with the ability to think on our feet and gauge the tribunal simply by their expressions. We believe that it has made us all better lawyers and will surely help us in all the future avenues we undertake.

7. Who do you want to dedicate your success to?

This achievement would not have been possible without constant support from our coach, Mr. Sameer Shah, Director CIArb, India chapter, who worked with us tirelessly and helped us polish every aspect of our presentation during oral rounds. Even our beloved and talented alumnae from our University – Ms. Rajeswari Mukherjee, a past Vis participant mentored us throughout the process. We also owe a huge part of our success to Mr. Abhinav Bhushan who kept us motivated throughout the Pre-Moot with his reassuring smile and Ms. Chelsea Pollard, who ensured that we felt at home during the course of the competition. We also particularly remember Mr. Ben Olbourne, an arbitrator at the Pre-Moot who gave us constructive feedback which we still cherish. Further, there are many more people who we meet during our journey who are responsible for our victory and we want to thank them all for contributing to our win, it couldn’t have been possible without you all.

8. Will you recommend other students to join future Pre-Moots?

Pre-Moots is something which is very unique to Vis Moots. Since, Vis Moot involves learning at every step until you reach the ultimate competition, Pre-Moots therefore, become an integral part to ace the final competition. We believe that such events is a sine qua non for Vis mooting. Pre-Moots help you to gather all possible questions that may be asked, develop the skill to gauge diverse arbitral tribunal and most importantly helps you to experiment different lines of argumentation.

9. What do you think of the level of organisation of the Pre-Moot?

This is the simplest question that a participant of AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot can answer. We won’t be exaggerating if we say that the KL Pre-Moot is a highly organised international event. The best part was the assignment of liaison officers who helped us throughout the process. Right from wake-up calls in an intense schedule to arranging and looking after our boarding and lodging, it was indeed very well organised.

10. What is the most valuable feedback by the arbitrators?

The best advice rather than a feedback that we got was to analyse and gauge the arbitral tribunal. We were advised to study our arbitral tribunals focussing on the jurisdiction from which they belong. This helped us to equip ourselves to answer the tribunal in the manner in which they have been trained. This is something that really made a difference in Vis (East), wherein, it proved to be a game changer in especially the quarter-final rounds.

Interview with the Winner of the Malaysian Final of the 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot – International Islamic University Team 1

Participating ever since the inception of the Pre-Moot, the International Islamic University of Malaysia (Team 1) emerged as the Winner of the Malaysian Final of the 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot. The team comprises of Fatin Nursa'adah Azman, Nur Zulaikha Rohaizat, Muhammad Asyraf, Mustafha Kamaruddin, Amirah Huda. On top of that, Ms. Nur Zulaika Rohaizat also managed to snatch Best Oralist of the Malaysian Final (the Sivabalan Sankaran Award) and Best Oralist of the Elimination Rounds (the MAC Construction Consultant Sdn Bhd Award).

Check their interview below to see a glimpse of their journey to the Pre-Moot:

1. Why did you decide to join the Pre-Moot?

FATIN: This is my third time joining the AIAC Pre-Moot. The 1st Pre-Moot was my first ever moot competition and I got stuck ever since. The Pre-Moot has contributed a lot to my personal growth and development. I decided to join the 3rd Pre-Moot as I believe it will give me a new experience and excitement of mooting for the last time before graduating.

NUR: There were a lot of international and local teams involved so I would like to join the Pre-Moot to prepare myself for Vienna and to see where I stood as compared to the other teams.

2. How did you prepare as a team for this Pre-Moot? Can you share your experience working as a team?

FATIN: One thing this Pre-Moot taught me is to believe in your team. My team and I all have different working ethics, that being said, we work at our own pace and meet up at least twice a week to update each other on our progress. On the ground level, we had a Google Drive where we shared our materials in there so all of us could read and access the reading materials. Before the AIAC Pre-Moot, we attended the Seoul Pre-Moot and ended as the runner up. This has helped us to improve our submissions based on the feedbacks given by the arbitrators.

NUR: We delegated the issues and did thorough research on the issues. We discussed our findings and arguments and helped one another in making them better. Working as a team requires a lot of patience and trust in your team members because they are all that you have on the competition day.

3. What was the most challenging moment in your Pre-Moot experience? Did it become one of your memorable moments?

FATIN: Personally, it would be expectations from people around us. Having won twice in the 1st Malaysian finals and bagging the Best Malaysian Team in the 2nd Pre-Moot, IIUM decided to send 7 teams for the 3rd Pre-Moot. It was challenging for my team and I as we had to make sure that no teams got left behind on top of making sure that our team are on the right track. It sure did become a moment I won’t forget as all 7 teams worked together closely and we grew as family. More than winning, I could not be happier to see my juniors receiving the Honourable Mentions Award for the outline. I believe more successes are waiting for them in the future.

NUR: Most challenging moment was when one of the team members was hospitalised for a few weeks and she was not able to be present for training. It was challenging because we could never ascertain at that time if she would be fit to submit on the competition day. Nonetheless, we managed to overcome that and it turned out to be a memorable moment as it further strengthened our trust and friendship with each other.

4. What is the biggest change in yourself after your experience in the Pre-Moot?

FATIN: This Pre-Moot experience has thought me to enjoy the journey and not fret of what is in store in the future. I found a life-time friend, Rachel, from BAC. We crafted and discussed our arguments together. Little did we know we are going to face each other in the finals. It was a humbling experience to learn and grow together, although being in different teams.

NUR: I have become more confident in my ability to submit my case and I have learnt to stay focused on my goal.

5. "Once a mootie, always a mootie": Are you planning to participate next year or coach a team of your university in the future?

FATIN: I will be graduating soon, as such being a participant is no longer an option. But I will definitely coach the team from my university, given the chance to do so.

NUR: I have always been helping out with trainings for junior teams and will continue to do so in the future.

6. Do you think your Pre-Moot experience will have an impact on your future career?

FATIN: Most definitely. The Pre-Moot has open doors for me to submit in front of prominent arbitrators and lawyers.

NUR: Yes.

7.Who do you want to dedicate your success to?

FATIN: To every beginner mooties, friends and family. Specially to Tatiana Polevshchikova, who has always believed in us since Day 1.

NUR: My parents for always understanding me and supporting me.

8. Will you recommend other students to join future Pre-Moots? FATIN: Yes.

NUR: Yes.

9. What advice will you give to other students considering to join Pre-Moot in the future?

FATIN: Don’t doubt, just do it!

NUR: You need a whole lot of patience and hardwork in order to get what you want in any mooting competition and do not neglect your studies.

10. What is the most valuable feedback by the arbitrators?

FATIN: All of them gave helpful and constructive feedbacks. One that sticks with me is that “always make sure that your arguments are concise and precise to ensure people can easily follow your flow.”

NUR: To always start an oral submission with sentiments and end it with sentiments as well.

Closing of the 3rdAIAC-ICC Pre-Moot for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot

KUALA LUMPUR, 29th March 2019: The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) proudly announces the successful closing of the 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot (“Pre-Moot”) for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. The Pre-Moot was jointly organised by the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the AIAC from 22nd to 24th of March 2019. The purpose of the Pre-Moot is to foster ADR capacity building in the region. As a curtain-raiser for the Pre-Moot, the ICC Young Arbitrators’ Forum (YAF) and AIAC Young Practitioners’ Group (YPG) organised a conference “The Anatomy of International Arbitration: Procedure, Substance and Enforcement”. Experienced practitioners and academics shared valuable experience and expressed views on several issues arising from the Problem for the 26th Willem C. Vis Moot.

The AIAC hosted 90 teams with close to 380 participants from 21 countries and 180 hearings with over 200 arbitrators, making it the largest Vis Pre-Moot internationally leading up to the competitions in Hong Kong and Vienna.

On Friday and Saturday, participants competed in the general rounds of the Pre-Moot followed by the elimination rounds featuring the top 32 teams on Saturday afternoon. The final day of the Pre-Moot held the Semi-Finals, the Malaysian Final, and the International Final just before the Awards Ceremony and Cultural Gala Dinner which celebrated diversity of students, arbitrators and coaches, as well as featured traditional Malay dances.

The Organising Committee of the 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot congratulates the following winners:

LIST OF AWARDS

1. Teams
Champion
AIAC-ICC Award

National Law Institute University (Bhopal)
Runner Up
AIAC Award
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, University of Law
3rd Place
AIAC Award
National Law School of India University, Team 1
4th Place
Shearn Delamore & Co Award
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo
Champion of the Malaysian Final
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill Award
International Islamic University Malaysia, Team 1
Runner-Up of the Malaysian Final
Munhoe & Mar Award
Brickfields Asia College, Team 3
Spirit of the Pre-Moot
Aarna Law Award
American University of Central Asia
2. Individual Oralists
Best Oralist of the International Final
Cecil Abraham & Partners Award

Aditya Wadhwa, National Law Institute University, Bhopal
Best Oralist of the Malaysian Final
Sivabalan Sankaran Award
Nur Zulaikha Rohaizat, International Islamic University Malaysia, Team 1
Best Oralist of the Elimination Rounds
MAC Construction Consultant Sdn Bhd Award
Nur Zulaikha Rohaizat, International Islamic University Malaysia, Team 1
Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds
Shearn Delamore & Co Award
Ern Xu Seah, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Runner Up Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds
Joy Ramphul Arbitration Chambers Award
Shreyas Sridhar, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
3rd Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds
Joy Ramphul Arbitration Chambers Award
ESiddharth Jain, National Law University Odisha
4th Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds
Shearn Delamore & Co Award
Isabela Porto, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo
5th Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds
Shearn Delamore & Co Award
Subash Jai Devaraj, Advance Tertiary College (Kuala Lumpur), Team 2
6th Best Oralist of the Preliminary Rounds
Shearn Delamore & Co Award
Prerona Banerjee, National Law University Odisha
3. Best Memoranda and Outlines
Best Memorandum on behalf of the Claimant
James Monteiro Award

Dar Al-Hekma University
Best Memorandum on behalf of the Respondent
James Monteiro Award
Brickfields Asia College, Team 1
Best Outline on behalf of the Claimant
LexisNexis Malaysia Award
Advance Tertiary College (Kuala Lumpur), Team 2
Best Outline on behalf of the Respondent
LexisNexis Malaysia Award
International Islamic University Malaysia, Team 2
Honourable Mention for the Best Memorandum on behalf of the Claimant
Joy Ramphul Arbitration Chambers Award
Ateneo de Manila University
Honourable Mention for the Best Memorandum on behalf of the Respondent
Joy Ramphul Arbitration Chambers Award
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Honourable Mention for the Best Outline on behalf of the Claimant
Chambers of Shanta Mohan Award
International Islamic University Malaysia, Team 7
Honourable Mention for the Best Outline on behalf of the Respondent
Ramesh Bharani Nagaratnam Chambers Award
International Islamic University Malaysia, Team 4


The Organising Committee would also like to congratulate and thank all the participants, coaches, arbitrators, sponsors, supporting organisations and volunteers of this year’s Pre-Moot. The 3rd AIAC-ICC Pre-Moot would not have been successful without your commitment and positive attitude throughout the process. We wish all the best to the teams heading off to Hong Kong and/or Vienna. As Mr. Vinayak Pradhan, the Director of the AIAC, emphasized during his Opening Remarks, “the AIAC is determined to carry the spirit of inclusivity of the Vis Moot. What makes this Pre-Moot unique is that we welcome non-participating teams at Vienna and Hong Kong to come and experience the Vis Moot through us. Through this initiative, we are able to bring together an outstanding group of law students from Asia who struggle to obtain the resources to get to Vienna or Hong Kong. It is for these reasons that this Pre-Moot is vital to our mission to create a sustainable framework and resource base for international arbitration not only in Malaysia but all over the Asia-Pacific region.”

For more information about the Pre-Moot, please contact pre-moot@aiac.world.

The AIAC was excited to have 98 Teams from 21 various countries register at the 4th AIAC Pre-Moot this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Organising Committee opted to conduct virtual practice rounds and cancel the in-person oral rounds. We would like to commend all the teams for their dedication in advancing their knowledge of arbitration during these difficult times. In addition, the AIAC and the Organising Committee extend their heartiest gratitude to all the arbitrators of this year’s competition.

We are delighted to announce the authors of the Best Memoranda and Outlines who will receive the critically acclaimed book “Arbitration in Malaysia: A Commentary on the Malaysian Arbitration Act” by Thayananthan Baskaran. We thank Wolters Kluwer for sponsoring these awards.

The AIAC and the Organising Committee extend their heartiest gratitude to all the arbitrators of this year’s competition. This endeavour would not have been successful without their diligence, efforts, and positive attitude throughout the whole process.

Congratulations to all the Winners, and we look forward to the next edition of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and AIAC Pre-Moot.

The 5th AIAC [Virtual] Pre-Moot for Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot

KUALA LUMPUR, 9th MARCH 2021: The Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”) was proud to host 95 teams from 46 countries for the 5th AIAC [Virtual] Pre-Moot (“AIAC Pre-Moot”). In keeping with tradition, the curtain-raiser for the AIAC Pre-Moot was the AIAC Young Practitioners Group (YPG) Conference, titled “Exploring the New Frontier: The Modern Landscape of International Arbitration” on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021.

During the opening ceremony on Thursday, 4th March 2021, the Director of the AIAC, Tan Sri Datuk Suriyadi bin Halim Omar, stressed the vision of the AIAC Pre-Moot which echoed the goal of the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, namely being a valuable training opportunity for students to refine and enhance their advocacy skills. In keeping with the momentum and the AIAC’s commitment to this initiative, he also shared the AIAC’s success in securing the selection of the AIAC’s Arbitration Rules for the 29th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria, and the 19th Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong.

The strong participation during this year’s competition, as well as the dedication of over 220 arbitrators taking part in the competition and virtual social events, places the AIAC Pre-Moot in the running to be the largest Pre-Moot in the world.

After a fascinating Final Round against Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, the University of Miami, School of Law was crowned the Champion of the 5th AIAC [Virtual] Pre-Moot 2021. The Royal Institute of Colombo and the National University of Singapore placed 3rd and 4th respectively, whilst the International Islamic University Malaysia edged Brickfields Asia College to emerge as the Winner of the Malaysian Final.

The AIAC Pre-Moot was also graced with the presence of Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer, Dr. Christopher Boog, Tan Swee Im, Prof. Dr. Christopher Kee as arbitrators in the Final and Malaysian Final, which saw the Deputy Director of the AIAC, Datuk Dr. Prasad Sandosham Abraham serve as the presiding arbitrator for both the final rounds. The AIAC was also pleased to have the closing remarks delivered by the Director of the Willem C. Vis Vienna Arbitration Moot, Prof. Dr. Stefan Kröll.

The AIAC would like to congratulate the winners and all participants for their outstanding efforts and achievements, and looks forward to hosting the 6th AIAC Pre-Moot, hopefully once again at its iconic Bangunan Sulaiman in Kuala Lumpur.

For a replay of the Ceremonies, please check the recorded videos here: https://www.facebook.com/AIACWorld/videos