Arbitration
International Commercial Arbitration
Analyse procedural and substantive aspects of ICA under ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL frameworks for effective dispute resolution.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 months
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Understand procedural aspects of ICA
Analyze substantive issues under ICC, LCIA, SIAC, UNCITRAL
Draft submissions compliant with institutional rules
Manage complex international commercial disputes
Who this course is for
Corporate counsel managing international contracts
Contract managers overseeing cross-border projects
Legal advisors specialising in commercial disputes
Consultants advising multinational businesses on dispute resolution strategies.
Prerequisites
Prior understanding of international contracts
Familiarity with arbitration principles
Ability to interpret institutional rules
Interest in managing cross-border disputes effectively.
Why this course
Explains the fundamentals of ICA under major institutional rules, Strengthens understanding of procedural variations across frameworks, Equips professionals to draft enforceable arbitration clauses, Enhances strategic skills for managing global disputes, Improves compliance with institutional requirements, Prepares participants for ICA practice in diverse jurisdictions.
Course content
Objective
Understand the purpose, scope, and growing relevance of ICA in international trade and commercial disputes.
Key topics
Define ICA and its role in cross-border commerce
Explain why businesses prefer arbitration over litigation
Identify key institutional frameworks
Understand ICA’s legal foundations
Recognise the benefits and limitations of ICA
Analyse global trends in commercial 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 ICA and its role in cross-border commerce.
Objective
Learn how institutional rules influence ICA procedures and party strategies.
Key topics
Compare ICC
LCIA
SIAC
and UNCITRAL rules
Analyse variations in procedural timelines
Understand institutional fee structures
Evaluate differences in arbitrator appointment processes
Identify case management techniques under different frameworks
Select the most appropriate institution 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
Explore the procedural lifecycle of ICA under major institutional rules.
Key topics
Understand initiation of arbitration and notice requirements
Apply rules for tribunal constitution
Manage submissions and procedural timetables
Address interim measures and emergency arbitration
Handle evidentiary and hearing procedures
Implement protocols for cost allocation and security for costs.
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
Gain insights into key substantive aspects impacting ICA outcomes.
Key topics
Determine applicable law for contracts and arbitration agreements
Apply principles for interpreting contract obligations
Manage confidentiality obligations during proceedings
Address privilege and disclosure in multi-jurisdictional disputes
Recognise enforceability requirements for arbitral awards
Incorporate best practices for fairness and due process.
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
Learn how to enforce ICA awards and manage court involvement effectively.
Key topics
Explain enforcement mechanisms under the New York Convention
Address challenges and defences to enforcement
Understand national court roles in arbitration support
Anticipate risks of award annulment
Apply enforcement strategies across multiple jurisdictions
Manage recognition of interim and emergency measures.
Week 5
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Develop drafting and strategic skills to optimise ICA processes for clients and businesses.
Key topics
Draft enforceable arbitration clauses under different rules
Incorporate multi-tiered dispute resolution steps
Manage cost and time efficiency through strategic planning
Select optimal seats and governing laws
Mitigate risks of pathological clauses
Apply institutional innovations to improve outcomes.
Week 6
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
International Commercial Arbitration (ICA) is the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border business disputes due to its neutrality, flexibility, and enforceability. This course offers an in-depth analysis of ICA processes under the leading institutional frameworks, including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL.
Participants will explore procedural stages such as initiation, appointment of arbitrators, evidence management, and hearings, as well as substantive aspects like governing law, confidentiality, and final award enforcement. The course also examines how different institutional rules affect timelines, cost, and party strategy, preparing learners to make informed decisions when drafting arbitration agreements or managing proceedings.
By the end of this programme, participants will have the knowledge and tools to navigate ICA processes confidently, ensuring efficiency and compliance in global commercial disputes.
Participants will explore procedural stages such as initiation, appointment of arbitrators, evidence management, and hearings, as well as substantive aspects like governing law, confidentiality, and final award enforcement. The course also examines how different institutional rules affect timelines, cost, and party strategy, preparing learners to make informed decisions when drafting arbitration agreements or managing proceedings.
By the end of this programme, participants will have the knowledge and tools to navigate ICA processes confidently, ensuring efficiency and compliance in global commercial disputes.
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.
