Mediation
Commercial Mediation
Learn advanced mediation strategies for complex commercial disputes, including confidentiality, multi-party negotiation, and risk management techniques.
- Advanced
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Handle mediation in commercial disputes
Manage confidentiality and risk issues
Conduct complex and multi-party negotiations
Navigate financial and construction disputes
Who this course is for
Lawyers representing commercial clients
Business owners engaged in dispute resolution
Construction professionals involved in contract disputes
Finance sector experts handling transactional conflicts.
Prerequisites
Understanding of business law and mediation basics
Familiarity with dispute resolution frameworks
Ability to manage client communications effectively
Interest in applying ADR strategies to commercial contexts.
Why this course
Builds expertise in resolving complex commercial disputes, Strengthens negotiation skills in multi-party settings, Provides strategies for confidentiality and risk management, Reduces litigation exposure through effective settlements, Enhances client advisory capabilities, Improves drafting skills for enforceable settlement agreements.
Course content
Objective
Learn the fundamentals of commercial mediation and why it is essential for resolving high-stakes disputes efficiently.
Key topics
Explain the role of mediation in commercial dispute resolution
Identify the advantages over litigation and arbitration
Understand the mediator’s role in business contexts
Analyse the impact of confidentiality on negotiations
Recognise commercial risk factors in dispute processes
Align mediation outcomes with business objectives.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Run a short role-play/simulation and write a 5-bullet reflection on what worked.
Objective
Master confidentiality protocols that underpin trust and enforceability in commercial mediation.
Key topics
Understand confidentiality obligations under commercial mediation rules
Draft confidentiality agreements effectively
Address risks of information disclosure during mediation
Apply privilege principles in communications
Recognise exceptions to confidentiality in law
Ensure compliance with enforcement and regulatory frameworks.
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Learn to manage legal and commercial risks throughout the mediation process.
Key topics
Identify risks associated with settlement negotiations
Apply strategies for minimising exposure during mediation
Incorporate contingency planning for unresolved disputes
Manage reputational and financial risks proactively
Analyse liability considerations in settlement drafting
Use risk allocation tools effectively in negotiations.
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Develop strategies to handle complex multi-party mediations successfully and ensure balanced outcomes.
Key topics
Apply techniques for structuring multi-party mediation sessions
Manage competing interests effectively
Use caucusing strategies without compromising neutrality
Facilitate joint sessions to build consensus
Address cultural and organisational challenges in negotiations
Maintain control of process dynamics under pressure.
Week 3
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Run a short role-play/simulation and write a 5-bullet reflection on what worked.
Objective
Gain expertise in drafting settlement agreements that stand up to legal and commercial scrutiny.
Key topics
Draft clear and enforceable commercial settlement terms
Apply legal requirements for enforceability across jurisdictions
Anticipate enforcement challenges and mitigate risks
Include compliance with sector-specific regulations
Avoid ambiguity in financial and technical provisions
Incorporate confidentiality and dispute resolution clauses effectively.
Week 4
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Apply your learning through interactive simulations and real-world case analysis for commercial mediation excellence.
Key topics
Analyse real-world commercial mediation cases
Identify strategies that lead to successful settlements
Engage in mock multi-party mediation exercises
Apply negotiation frameworks to complex scenarios
Receive feedback on advocacy and process management skills
Create actionable strategies for future practice.
Week 4
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Description
Commercial disputes require mediators and legal representatives to manage high stakes, multiple parties, and intricate financial or technical issues. This course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct mediation effectively in corporate, construction, and financial sectors.
Participants will explore key principles such as confidentiality, complex negotiation strategies, and proactive risk management. The course also addresses the unique challenges of multi-party mediations, including communication protocols and balancing competing interests. Practical tools for structuring sessions, managing documentation, and drafting enforceable agreements are covered in depth.
Through case studies and simulations, learners will gain the confidence to navigate commercial mediation with professionalism and strategic foresight, ensuring durable settlements and preserving valuable business relationships.
Participants will explore key principles such as confidentiality, complex negotiation strategies, and proactive risk management. The course also addresses the unique challenges of multi-party mediations, including communication protocols and balancing competing interests. Practical tools for structuring sessions, managing documentation, and drafting enforceable agreements are covered in depth.
Through case studies and simulations, learners will gain the confidence to navigate commercial mediation with professionalism and strategic foresight, ensuring durable settlements and preserving valuable business relationships.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Develop Practical Skills to Mediate Disputes Effectively.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
