Introduction
Disputes are a common part of contract management in business and legal settings. Resolving these disputes and enforcing contracts is key to maintaining strong relationships and avoiding expensive legal action. This course gives participants the skills to handle contract conflicts, manage negotiations, and enforce agreements. It covers dispute resolution methods, legal enforcement, and strategies to reduce the risks of contract breaches. By learning how to manage disputes and ensure contracts are upheld, participants will be better equipped to protect their interests and maintain successful partnerships.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
Dispute Resolution
- Why and how disputes arise.
- Disputes preventing strategies.
- Types of dispute resolution.
- Contractual dispute clauses.
- Identifying potential conflicts.
- Key principles of effective resolution.
Resolution Methods
- Negotiation techniques to resolve disputes.
- Principled negotiation (to achieve win-win solutions).
- Mediation and how it works to resolving disputes.
- The role of a mediator.
- Benefits of mediation.
- Common challenges in negotiation and mediation.
Arbitration and Litigation
- Understanding Arbitration.
- Arbitration vs. Litigation (Benefits and drawbacks).
- Arbitration Clauses in Contracts .
- The Arbitration Process.
- Litigation as a Last Resort .
- Costs and Timeframes of Litigation.
Contract Enforcement
- Breach of contract and enforceability.
- Minor vs. material breach and their legal consequences.
- Legal actions for breaching the contract.
- Challenges in enforcing international agreements.
- Identifying the governing law for international contracts,
- How courts and arbitrators enforce contracts.
Dispute Prevention
- Steps to avoid disputes during contract execution.
- Drafting clear contracts to avoid conflicts.
- Monitoring contract compliance to avoid breaches.
- Early resolution avoids costly legal battles.
- Termination and settlement agreements
- Post-dispute contract management.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Learn effective methods for resolving disputes and enforcing contracts.
- Recognize early signs of potential breaches and address them before they escalate.
- Explore various approaches to negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Develop skills to draft contracts that are enforceable and reduce risks.
- Understand legal remedies and how to use dispute resolution strategies.
- Adopt a proactive approach to managing risks and preventing contract conflicts.
This course is ideal for:
- Legal Advisors.
- Business Owners.
- Executives.
- Contract Managers.
- Procurement Officers.
- Project Managers.
- Compliance Officers.
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 26/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 |
| 07/07/2025 | 21/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 18/08/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 |
| 26/01/2026 | 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 |
| 21/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 |
| 13/10/2025 | 03/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 |
| 05/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 19/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | 21/07/2025 |
| 11/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 13/10/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 |
| 26/01/2026 | 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 06/05/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 |
| 26/08/2025 | 23/09/2025 | 21/10/2025 | 18/11/2025 |
| 16/12/2025 | 13/01/2026 | 10/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
