🎧 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
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🎬 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 Kahnemanhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0374533555
The Black Swan – Nassim Nicholas Talebhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/081297381X
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Sezen Aksu – Gülümsehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E8V7iYcZ0Q
Max Richter – On the Nature of Daylighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVN1B-tUpgs
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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 Everetthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1641290679
James – Percival Everetthttps://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
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