Course Details

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Training Course

Introduction

In today's complex legal, commercial, and regulatory landscape, effective dispute resolution mechanisms are critical to maintaining smooth business operations and stakeholder relationships. The Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Training Course equips professionals with practical knowledge and skills to handle disputes efficiently through arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. Participants gain insights into the legal frameworks, procedural rules, and strategic considerations necessary to conduct successful dispute resolution, whether in domestic or international contexts.

This comprehensive 10-day course is ideal for legal practitioners, corporate executives, contract managers, HR professionals, government officials, and anyone involved in conflict management or contract enforcement. It combines theoretical foundations with hands-on case studies, mock arbitration proceedings, and negotiation simulations to ensure participants can confidently apply best practices in real-life situations.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

• Legal advisors and attorneys
• Contract and procurement managers
• Corporate governance and compliance officers
• HR and employee relations professionals
• Public sector and NGO managers involved in conflict resolution

Course Objectives:

• To understand the legal and practical aspects of arbitration and ADR
• To equip participants with skills to manage disputes before they escalate
• To provide in-depth training on arbitration procedures and drafting of arbitration clauses
• To explore international arbitration frameworks and cross-border dispute handling
• To enhance negotiation and mediation skills through practical simulations

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

• Definition and importance of ADR mechanisms
• Differences between arbitration, litigation, and mediation
• Legal principles underpinning arbitration
• Role of national and international arbitration bodies
• Overview of institutional vs. ad hoc arbitration

1. Legal Frameworks and Arbitration Agreements

• Elements of a valid arbitration clause
• Enforceability and jurisdiction issues
• National arbitration laws and UNCITRAL Model Law
• Case law interpretations of arbitration clauses
• Best practices in drafting ADR clauses

1. Arbitration Procedures and Rules

• Stages of arbitration proceedings
• Selection and appointment of arbitrators
• Preliminary hearings and case management
• Evidence presentation and witness examination
• Final hearings and award issuance

1. Mediation and Conciliation Techniques

• Core principles of mediation and conciliation
• Stages of the mediation process
• Skills of an effective mediator
• Role of neutrality and confidentiality
• Mediation in workplace and commercial settings

1. Negotiation Strategies in Dispute Resolution

• Fundamentals of interest-based negotiation
• BATNA and ZOPA frameworks
• Cultural considerations in negotiation
• Dealing with difficult negotiators
• Simulated negotiation exercises

1. Enforcement and Challenge of Arbitral Awards

• Domestic and international enforcement mechanisms
• The New York Convention on Recognition of Awards
• Grounds for setting aside or refusing enforcement
• Post-award remedies and appeals
• Drafting enforceable awards

1. Cross-Border and International Arbitration

• Key international arbitration institutions (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, etc.)
• Conflict of laws and jurisdictional challenges
• Investment treaty arbitration and ISDS
• Case studies in international commercial arbitration
• Role of UNCITRAL and ICSID

1. Ethics and Professionalism in ADR

• Ethical responsibilities of arbitrators and mediators
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest
• Codes of conduct and institutional guidelines
• Dealing with bias and misconduct
• Maintaining integrity in ADR processes

1. Sector-Specific Dispute Resolution

• ADR in construction and infrastructure disputes
• Financial and banking sector arbitration
• Labour and employment mediation frameworks
• Community and environmental conflict resolution
• ADR in family and inheritance disputes

1. Practical Workshop and Case Simulations

• Mock arbitration hearings
• Drafting arbitration and mediation agreements
• Role-plays of negotiation and conciliation scenarios
• Group review of real case studies
• Participant-led presentations and feedback sessions