Adjudication
From Adjudication to Arbitration
Learn how to transition effectively from adjudication to arbitration while preserving key arguments and procedural efficiency.
- Intermediate
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
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
Who this course is for
Lawyers representing clients in construction and infrastructure disputes
Arbitrators seeking insight on prior adjudication considerations
Construction consultants involved in claims and dispute resolution
Contract managers supporting multi-forum dispute strategies
Prerequisites
Basic experience with adjudication processes
Familiarity with arbitration principles and procedures
Understanding of dispute resolution timelines and case preparation
Willingness to engage in drafting exercises
Why this course
Prevent procedural inefficiencies when disputes escalate beyond adjudication,Learn what evidence and arguments to preserve for arbitration,Avoid duplication of work and costs in multiple forums,Understand the legal interplay between adjudication decisions and arbitral awards,Gain confidence in managing client strategy across stages,Improve advocacy effectiveness in multi-forum disputes
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
Adjudication provides fast, interim dispute resolution, but many cases progress to arbitration for final determination. Mishandling the transition can lead to wasted effort, duplication of costs, and even weakened positions. This course focuses on the strategic and procedural steps necessary to ensure a seamless and effective transition from adjudication to arbitration.
Participants will learn how to identify critical records, evidence, and findings from adjudication that can be leveraged in arbitration, while understanding which arguments need refining or re-framing for the arbitral process. The course also addresses the differences in evidentiary standards, procedural rules, and advocacy techniques between the two forums.
Through case studies and practical exercises, learners will develop skills in drafting arbitration pleadings that build on adjudication outcomes without procedural flaws, ensuring efficiency and safeguarding client interests.
Participants will learn how to identify critical records, evidence, and findings from adjudication that can be leveraged in arbitration, while understanding which arguments need refining or re-framing for the arbitral process. The course also addresses the differences in evidentiary standards, procedural rules, and advocacy techniques between the two forums.
Through case studies and practical exercises, learners will develop skills in drafting arbitration pleadings that build on adjudication outcomes without procedural flaws, ensuring efficiency and safeguarding client interests.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master Construction Claims Through Adjudication 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.
