The School of Law, NMIMS Chandigarh, secured the championship title at the VIII GD Goenka–CIArb (India) International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition 2026, winning ₹1,20,000.
About the Achievement
A three-member team from the School of Law, NMIMS Chandigarh, emerged victorious at the VIII GD Goenka–CIArb (India) International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition 2026, held at GD Goenka University, Gurugram.
The winning team comprised:
- Nimisha Berry – B.B.A. LL.B., Semester VII
- Vedansh Goyal – B.A. LL.B., Semester VII
- Saloni Rana – B.B.A. LL.B., Semester VII
The team competed against 40 teams from across the globe and secured the championship along with a cash prize of ₹1,20,000.
Team Performance and Preparation
The students demonstrated strong capabilities in legal research, arbitration strategy, memorial drafting and oral advocacy. Their performance reflected sustained preparation, teamwork and commitment throughout the competition.
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The team prepared under the leadership of Dr. Nandan Sharma, Associate Dean, School of Law, with guidance from Moot Court Committee faculty mentors Dr. Sonia Grewal Mahal, Muzaffar Mir and Dr. Vibhuti Jaswal.
A Notable Achievement in Mooting
Winning an international commercial arbitration moot against 40 competing teams marks a significant achievement for the students and the School of Law, NMIMS Chandigarh. The result also highlights the importance of legal research, written advocacy and oral argumentation in developing practical advocacy skills.
Lexibal congratulates Nimisha Berry, Vedansh Goyal and Saloni Rana, along with their faculty mentors and the School of Law, NMIMS Chandigarh, on this achievement.
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