Arbitration
International Arbitration
Understand international arbitration rules, jurisdictional issues, and strategies for handling complex cross-border disputes effectively.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 months
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Understand cross-border legal challenges
Analyze jurisdictional dynamics in arbitration
Navigate multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution
Apply international arbitration rules
Who this course is for
Lawyers practising international commercial law
Consultants advising on global contracts
International trade professionals managing disputes
Legal academics specialising in arbitration.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of arbitration
Familiarity with dispute resolution frameworks
Interest in cross-border legal practice
Willingness to engage in comparative legal analysis.
Why this course
Explains the fundamentals of international arbitration, Covers enforcement of awards under global treaties, Provides strategies for managing jurisdictional complexities, Strengthens skills for drafting arbitration clauses, Improves understanding of multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks, Prepares professionals for global arbitration practice.
Course content
Objective
Gain an overview of international arbitration and why it dominates the landscape of cross-border dispute resolution.
Key topics
Define international arbitration and its distinguishing features
Explain why arbitration is preferred for cross-border disputes
Identify advantages and disadvantages compared to litigation
Understand party autonomy as a guiding principle
Recognise the role of arbitral agreements
Analyse global trends in international arbitration.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Take a short quiz and write a 5-bullet summary of Define international arbitration and its distinguishing features.
Objective
Learn the procedural frameworks of major arbitral institutions and their practical application.
Key topics
Understand the structure of leading arbitral institutions
Compare ICC
LCIA
SIAC
and UNCITRAL frameworks
Analyse differences in procedural rules
Apply institutional guidelines to case management
Evaluate costs and timelines under different institutions
Select appropriate institutional rules for specific disputes.
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Master jurisdictional and legal complexities in international arbitration proceedings.
Key topics
Interpret the concept of the “seat of arbitration
” Determine applicable substantive and procedural law
Handle conflicts of laws effectively
Manage jurisdictional objections in international disputes
Understand the role of national courts in arbitration
Apply legal principles for choice of law issues.
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 the legal framework for enforcing arbitral awards globally under international treaties.
Key topics
Explain the significance of the New York Convention
Understand recognition and enforcement procedures
Address challenges in award enforcement
Anticipate defences under Article V of the Convention
Manage enforcement across multiple jurisdictions
Apply practical strategies for overcoming enforcement obstacles.
Week 4
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Develop skills to draft arbitration agreements that minimise disputes and enhance enforceability.
Key topics
Identify essential elements of enforceable arbitration clauses
Avoid pathological clause drafting errors
Choose appropriate governing law and seat
Incorporate multi-tiered dispute resolution steps
Address confidentiality and procedural flexibility
Draft clauses for multi-party and multi-contract scenarios.
Week 5
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Stay ahead of global trends shaping the future of international arbitration practice.
Key topics
Analyse current trends in international arbitration
Explore the rise of virtual hearings
Understand the role of technology in arbitration
Examine diversity and ethics in international practice
Anticipate developments in investment arbitration
Apply lessons from recent landmark cases.
Week 6
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Description
International arbitration is the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes due to its neutrality, flexibility, and enforceability. This course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks, procedural rules, and jurisdictional challenges that define international arbitration.
Participants will explore key institutional rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL, and examine enforcement mechanisms such as the New York Convention. The course also addresses complex issues such as applicable law, choice of seat, and recognition of arbitral awards. Practical strategies for drafting arbitration clauses and managing multi-jurisdictional proceedings are covered through real-world case examples.
By the end of this programme, learners will possess the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the intricacies of international arbitration and build a competitive edge in global dispute resolution.
Participants will explore key institutional rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL, and examine enforcement mechanisms such as the New York Convention. The course also addresses complex issues such as applicable law, choice of seat, and recognition of arbitral awards. Practical strategies for drafting arbitration clauses and managing multi-jurisdictional proceedings are covered through real-world case examples.
By the end of this programme, learners will possess the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the intricacies of international arbitration and build a competitive edge in global dispute resolution.
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.
