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Name: International Arbitration Law Practice and Procedures Training
Price: 1200 KES
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International Arbitration Law Practice and Procedures Training

Category: Procurement and Logistics Training

Overview

The Expedition

About the Program

The International Arbitration Law, Practice and Procedures Training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of arbitration as a preferred method of resolving international commercial disputes. The program explores the legal framework, rules, procedures, and best practices for managing arbitration cases effectively. It emphasizes practical insights into drafting arbitration agreements, navigating proceedings, enforcing arbitral awards, and understanding the role of international arbitral institutions.

Objectives

By the end of this International Arbitration Law, Practice and Procedures Training, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and legal frameworks governing international arbitration.
Draft and interpret arbitration clauses and agreements effectively.
Navigate arbitration proceedings from initiation to award.
Apply best practices in case management and advocacy in arbitration.
Recognize the role of arbitral institutions and enforce arbitral awards across jurisdictions.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Legal practitioners and in-house counsel.
Contract managers and compliance officers.
Government officials involved in dispute resolution.
Business executives engaged in international trade and contracts.
Professionals seeking knowledge of international dispute resolution mechanisms.

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Introduction to International Arbitration

Definition and characteristics of arbitration
Advantages and disadvantages of arbitration over litigation
Key principles of international arbitration
Historical evolution and global trends
Types of disputes suitable for arbitration

2: Legal Frameworks and Institutional Rules

The New York Convention and UNCITRAL Model Law
National arbitration laws and their implications
Overview of major arbitral institutions (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, SIAC)
Institutional vs. ad hoc arbitration
Comparative perspectives on arbitration laws

3: Arbitration Agreements and Clauses

Essentials of a valid arbitration agreement
Drafting effective arbitration clauses
Pathological clauses and how to avoid them
Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
Jurisdictional issues in arbitration agreements

4: Arbitration Procedures and Case Management

Commencing arbitration proceedings
Appointment and powers of arbitrators
Conduct of hearings and evidentiary rules
Case management techniques in arbitration
Interim measures and provisional reliefs

5: Roles and Responsibilities in Arbitration

The role of arbitrators: impartiality and independence
Duties and responsibilities of parties
Counsel’s role in effective advocacy
Expert witnesses and evidence presentation
The tribunal’s powers and decision-making process

6: Arbitral Awards and Enforcement

Types and forms of arbitral awards
Requirements for validity and enforceability
Setting aside and annulment of awards
Recognition and enforcement of awards under the New York Convention
Challenges in cross-border enforcement

7: Emerging Trends and Challenges in International Arbitration

Use of technology and virtual hearings
Third-party funding in arbitration
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS)
Costs, efficiency, and time management in arbitration
Future directions in global arbitration practice

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.