Management of Contracts & Contract Claims

Disputes in international contracts often stem from misunderstandings or failures to meet obligations. This program focuses on minimizing claims through effective contract management, evaluating and resolving disputes, and preventing them from arising. Participants will explore negotiation techniques, third-party interventions like arbitration and mediation, and innovative dispute resolution methods. Special attention is given to handling disputes involving foreign laws and systems. Practical insights will apply broadly to resolving contract-related conflicts.

• Provide an understanding of how and why claims and counterclaims arise
• Explain the differences between claims and counterclaims
• Identify common causes of claims and disputes, and how to avoid them
• Discuss how to develop contracts management procedures to avoid disputes over claims and counterclaims, while resisting unjustified claims
• Enhance understanding of basic negotiation techniques to be used when resolving disputes
• Provide an understanding of some of the main methods of dispute resolution involving third parties
• Develop an understanding of Traditional and Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques, including different ways of resolving disputes without recourse to courts or arbitration
• Provide strategies and tactics for negotiating during disputes
• Explain how to use contract provisions to reduce the risk of claims and disputes

This program is designed for:

• Contract Managers and Commercial Managers
• Legal and Compliance Professionals
• Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
• Project Managers and Project Controls Professionals
• Construction and EPC Contract Specialists
• Claims Managers and Claims Analysts
• Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Practitioners
• Engineering and Operations Managers involved in contracts
• Risk Management Professionals
• Consultants working in contract administration and dispute management
• Professionals seeking to strengthen skills in claims handling, negotiation, and dispute resolution in international contracts