2009 FDI Moot Sponsorship

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP -- Global Law Firm Sponsor of FDI Moot 

The co-founders are pleased to have the ongoing support of Skadden, Arps as the Foreign Direct Investment International Moot Competition's Global Law Firm Sponsor.

There are various ways to support the FDI Moot further:

• Pledge a stipend to help one or more teams take part >;

• Host a social event at the oral hearings >;

• Sponsor prizes for winning teams and individuals >.

Team Sponsorship

Team sponsorship may cover all or part of a team's registration fee, travel costs, or accommodation. A pledge may be restricted to a team from a certain university, city, state or country, time-frame or even use. We encourage sponsors not to be too restrictive. Team stipend pledges play an important role in teams' decisions to participate, in particular for teams from universities and countries that are not well resourced.

Oxford University Press is sponsoring six-month access to its online investor State arbitration resources for all registered teams.

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Prize Sponsorship

A sponsor may offer a cash prize for the winning team, for the best memorial or counter memorial. We envisage a minimum of $1000 and a maximum of $3000. If a sponsor wishes to offer more, a multi year arrangement or offering several prizes (e.g. regional incentives) would be advisable. A law firm could sponsor an internship at its office in city X, Y or Z (with cost of living stipend) for one, two, ... months for the best oralist as an individual prize. A cash prize for an individual would also be possible. A sponsor may wish to encourage participation from a particular region by offering a prize to the best team from Latin America, Asia, Africa, .... If a sponsor wished to be more specific, then a team sponsorship pledge would be advisable (see above). Fellowship opportunities, course scholarships and tuition rebates and book prizes would also be possible.

Prize sponsors will be listed on the competition website (including logo display), print materials, and certificate of award. Significant sole prize sponsors may name and present the prize at the awards ceremony.

Winner of the Competition 2009 - Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Trophy  Best Memorandum for Claimant 2009 - Oxford University Press: GBP 150 OUP book voucher Best Memorandum for Respondent 2009 - Oxford University Press: GBP 150 OUP book voucher Thomas Waelde Advocacy Award for Best Oralist - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators:  A place on Introduction to Commercial Dispute Resolution course Oxford University Press will also offer International Investment Arbitration by McLachlan, Shore and Weiniger to each team placed 1st-4th and the teams with the best memorial and counter memorial.

 

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Social Event Hosting

Social event sponsors assume the financial responsibility for cocktail receptions, opening or closing dinners, lunches, etc. (PoA). CILS staff will assist with venues, caterers and budgeting. Sponsors who wish to contribute to an event with a fixed sum will be identified as co-hosts. Please enquire with organizers regarding attendee numbers for the various social events. Social events planned are:

• Eve of the Hearings - Opening Cocktail Reception - refreshments (beer, wine and soft drinks) and appetizers

• Eve of the Hearings Opening Dinner - separate beverage sponsorship possible

• Hearing Days 1 and/or 2 Coffee/Tea Station

• Hearing Days 1 and/or 2 Team Lunch - box lunch (sandwiches, fruit)

• Hearing Days 1 and/or 2 Board and Arbitrator Lunch - light three course lunch in faculty dining room

• Hearing Day 1 Cocktail Reception - Frankfurt Arbitration Circle

• Hearing Day 2 Closing Dinner  - separate beverage sponsorship possible

Social event sponsorship benefits include:

• Listing on the competition website including a revolving logo display and mention in preliminary and final print materials

• Mention on signage at social event ensuring recognition of sponsorship

• Attendance and networking opportunity at competition for two representatives

• High Table seating at all social events 

• Recognition at social event address by presiding officer

• Opportunity to provide each participant with a token gift/souvenir at the event

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