Arbitration
Enforcing an Arbitral Award
Learn practical strategies for enforcing arbitral awards globally and addressing resistance under international legal frameworks.
- Intermediate
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Apply New York Convention enforcement rules
Manage jurisdictional challenges
Handle resistance and non-compliance
Understand recognition procedures worldwide
Who this course is for
Enforcement professionals managing award execution
In-house legal teams handling cross-border disputes
Arbitration lawyers ensuring compliance with enforcement rules
Corporate counsel responsible for international contracts.
Prerequisites
Basic arbitration knowledge
Familiarity with arbitral procedures
Understanding of cross-border legal enforcement concepts
Interest in dispute resolution outcomes.
Why this course
Explains global enforcement frameworks for arbitral awards, Covers grounds for resisting enforcement under Article V, Provides strategies for overcoming jurisdictional hurdles, Strengthens understanding of asset recovery measures, Prepares participants for handling sovereign immunity challenges, Ensures arbitration outcomes deliver real-world results.
Course content
Objective
Understand the legal foundation of enforcing arbitral awards under international treaties and domestic laws.
Key topics
Explain the importance of enforcement in arbitration
Identify key international instruments such as the New York Convention
Understand enforcement obligations of signatory states
Compare domestic enforcement laws with international standards
Recognise the scope and limitations of the Convention
Analyse trends in enforcement jurisprudence.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Learn how to apply the New York Convention effectively for global enforcement of arbitral awards.
Key topics
Interpret core provisions of the New York Convention
Apply procedural requirements for enforcement petitions
Recognise reciprocity and commercial reservations
Address common procedural pitfalls
Prepare compliant enforcement documentation
Anticipate enforcement delays and procedural objections.
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Master the legal grounds for resisting enforcement and how to counter them.
Key topics
Identify the limited grounds for refusal of enforcement
Apply defences based on incapacity and invalid agreements
Understand challenges relating to due process and notice
Analyse public policy objections in enforcement cases
Review case law interpreting Article V provisions
Anticipate strategic use of refusal grounds by award debtors.
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Learn how to navigate sovereign immunity and enforce awards against state entities effectively.
Key topics
Understand the doctrine of sovereign immunity in enforcement
Differentiate between jurisdictional and execution immunity
Apply principles for enforcing awards against state assets
Analyse case law on state-owned enterprises
Implement strategies for asset identification and attachment
Address challenges under investment treaty arbitration enforcement.
Week 3
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Gain practical tools for managing enforcement challenges in multiple jurisdictions.
Key topics
Manage multi-jurisdictional enforcement proceedings
Coordinate enforcement strategies across different legal systems
Apply asset tracing techniques for recovery
Address interim relief and conservatory measures
Understand costs and timelines in enforcement actions
Reduce risks of parallel proceedings.
Week 4
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Stay ahead of evolving trends and adopt best practices in arbitral award enforcement.
Key topics
Analyse the impact of digitalisation on enforcement
Understand transparency initiatives in award enforcement
Apply lessons from recent landmark enforcement cases
Anticipate reforms in enforcement mechanisms
Integrate best practices for proactive enforcement planning
Prepare compliance protocols for enforceable award drafting.
Week 4
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a short Notice of Arbitration (or procedural document) and share for peer review.
Description
An arbitral award has little value unless it can be effectively enforced. This course provides a practical guide to enforcing arbitral awards under the New York Convention and other international instruments, while navigating the common challenges encountered across jurisdictions.
Participants will explore key enforcement mechanisms, procedural requirements, and common grounds for refusal under Article V of the New York Convention. The course also addresses practical issues such as local court involvement, asset tracing, interim measures, and dealing with sovereign immunity in state-related awards. Real-world examples and enforcement case studies will help learners anticipate resistance and develop strategies to overcome enforcement hurdles.
By the end of this programme, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to ensure arbitral awards are not just obtained but effectively executed across multiple jurisdictions.
Participants will explore key enforcement mechanisms, procedural requirements, and common grounds for refusal under Article V of the New York Convention. The course also addresses practical issues such as local court involvement, asset tracing, interim measures, and dealing with sovereign immunity in state-related awards. Real-world examples and enforcement case studies will help learners anticipate resistance and develop strategies to overcome enforcement hurdles.
By the end of this programme, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to ensure arbitral awards are not just obtained but effectively executed across multiple jurisdictions.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration Training.
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.
