Introduction
Global business deals need strong contracts to ensure smooth operations, compliance with international laws, and protection from financial and legal risks. This course equips participants with the skills to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts that cross borders. It provides key insights into creating and enforcing contracts across different countries, ensuring successful international trade while handling financial, legal, and logistical challenges. Participants will learn how to develop effective contracts that protect their interests and lead to successful international agreements.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
The Key Concepts
- International vs. Domestic contracts.
- Global legal frameworks.
- Key clauses in international contracts.
- Currency and payment risks.
- Shipping and delivery obligations.
- Essential documents for international shipments.
Negotiating International Contracts
- Strategies for negotiating with international partners.
- Key negotiation points: risk, payment terms, and liability.
- Methods for handling conflicts.
- Force majeure and risk clauses.
- Managing IP in international contracts.
- Handling sensitive data in global agreements.
Managing Risks in International Trade
- Identifying risk in international trade.
- Mitigating currency and payment risks.
- Dealing with political instability and trade restrictions.
- Ensuring uninterrupted logistics and delivery.
- Insurance to cover transport, political, and performance risks.
- Strategies for addressing underperformance or late deliveries.
Regulatory Compliance and Trade Management
- Understanding trade regulations.
- How customs procedures impact contractual obligations.
- Compliance with restrictions on certain goods and services.
- Required documents for smooth customs clearance.
- Taxation and duties in international contracts.
- Environmental compliance in international trade.
Dispute Resolution and Contract Enforcement
- Dispute resolution in global contracts.
- How to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
- Managing jurisdictional challenges .
- Drafting enforceable arbitration clauses.
- Steps for handling cross-border contract breaches.
- Using international arbitration bodies.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore the key components and legal frameworks of international trade contracts.
- Learn to draft and negotiate contracts tailored to cross-border transactions.
- Identify and mitigate risks specific to international agreements.
- Ensure compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, and tariffs.
- Develop dispute resolution strategies for cross-border conflicts.
- Equip participants with tools to enforce international contracts and ensure fulfilment.
This course is ideal for:
- Contract Managers
- Legal Professionals
- Procurement Managers
- Business Owners
- Compliance Officers
- Exporters and Importers
- Project Managers
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 19/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 16/06/2025 |
| 30/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 |
| 25/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 10/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 |
| 22/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 |
| 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 |
| 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 |
| 04/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 29/12/2025 |
| 19/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 13/05/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 05/08/2025 |
| 02/09/2025 | 30/09/2025 | 28/10/2025 | 25/11/2025 |
| 23/12/2025 | 20/01/2026 | 17/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
