Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Why Attend

Effective dispute resolution helps minimize the costs and adverse effects on relationships that often arise from commercial disputes. If informal negotiation fails to resolve a dispute, mediation or arbitration can often be the next best option in order to avoid litigation in court. This course will give participants an insight into dispute resolution from the perspective of a lawyer. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the main differences between the various dispute resolution techniques with a particular focus on arbitration, in order to reduce the likelihood of disputes leading to court cases.

Course Methodology

In this interactive training course, participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises as well as regional and international case studies.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Target Audience

This course is suitable for professionals within all industries who are involved in contract management and resolving disputes including but not limited to, project managers, contract managers, procurement managers, supply chain managers, contractors, architects, developers, and engineers.

Target Competencies

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Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration:

Unit Standard:

NQF Level:

Number of Credits:

Course Fees

Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.

How to Apply:

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1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.

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2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.

2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.

2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.

3. Rescheduling

3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.

3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.

4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer

4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.

4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.

4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.

5. Refund Processing

5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.

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6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:

Email: apply@aaticd.co.za

Phone: +27 73 016 5042

By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.

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Course Outline

• Fundamentals of dispute resolution
  • Overview of the dispute resolution process
  • Methods of dispute resolution including:
    • Litigation
    • Arbitration
    • Collaborative law
    • Mediation
    • Conciliation
    • Negotiation
    • Facilitation
  • Introduction to international High Court litigation processes
    • Path of a claim
    • Pre-action matters
    • Court documents
    • Case management
    • Disclosure
    • During the trial
    • Judgment
• Dispute resolution in the GCC
  • The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system
    • Early neutral evaluation
    • Negotiation
    • Conciliation
    • Mediation
    • Common law system
      • Court decisions
      • Statutes
    • International arbitration
      • Introduction to international arbitration
      • Institutional versus ‘ad hoc’ arbitration
      • Introduction to mediation: The process and its principles
    • Arbitration in the GCC
      • Drafting international arbitration clauses
      • The arbitration award and its enforcement
      • Recent international arbitration case law
      • Advantages and disadvantages of:
        • Arbitration
        • Litigation
        • Mediation
    • Arbitration
  • Importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Law systems
  • Civil law system
  • Codification
  • Subgroups