Adjudication
From Adjudication to Arbitration
Learn how to transition effectively from adjudication to arbitration while preserving key arguments and procedural efficiency.
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Intermediate
- ENGLISH
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Transition effectively from adjudication to arbitration
Preserve evidence and legal arguments
Understand procedural modifications needed
Manage multi-stage dispute resolution strategies
Course content
Objective
Gain a clear understanding of how adjudication outcomes influence arbitration and why strategic continuity matters.
Key topics
Explain the relationship between adjudication and arbitration in construction disputes
Understand statutory and contractual frameworks governing both forums
Identify reasons disputes move from adjudication to arbitration
Analyse legal status of adjudication decisions in arbitration proceedings
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Learn how to preserve and organise adjudication records to strengthen arbitration strategy.
Key topics
Identify documents essential for arbitration from adjudication records
Ensure procedural compliance in preserving evidence
Manage timelines for producing records efficiently
Avoid confidentiality breaches during document transfer
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Develop strategies to refine and reposition arguments for success in arbitration following adjudication.
Key topics
Adapt arguments to meet arbitral evidentiary standards
Identify weaknesses in adjudication submissions requiring improvement
Re-frame positions to align with contractual and legal principles
Anticipate counterarguments based on adjudicator’s findings
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Learn how to adapt your advocacy for arbitration while building on adjudication experience.
Key topics
Understand procedural differences between adjudication and arbitration
Prepare for detailed disclosure and evidentiary hearings
Adjust advocacy style for tribunal-led processes
Manage procedural orders and interim relief applications
Week 3
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Explore enforcement challenges and risk management strategies when transitioning disputes from adjudication to arbitration.
Key topics
Understand enforceability of adjudicator’s decisions during arbitration
Address payment obligations under “pay now
argue later” principle
Mitigate risk of conflicting outcomes between forums
Anticipate enforcement issues across multiple jurisdictions
Integrate risk allocation strategies into client advice
Prepare contingency plans for award challenges
Week 4
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Apply transition strategies through practical drafting exercises and simulated dispute scenarios.
Key topics
Draft arbitration pleadings building on adjudication outcomes
Review sample case files for practical application
Identify and correct procedural gaps in transitioning stages
Apply case-based learning to strategy development
Week 4
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
Learn how to transition effectively from adjudication to arbitration while preserving key arguments and procedural efficiency.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Adjudication
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.
