1- About the Course

The Arbitration in Commercial & Investment Disputes program is an advanced professional training course designed to equip legal practitioners, lawyers, arbitrators, and in-house counsel with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to manage arbitration proceedings from initiation to final award enforcement.

Arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving commercial and investment disputes due to its speed, confidentiality, procedural flexibility, and specialized nature. This program focuses on the practical architecture of arbitration proceedings, enabling participants to effectively draft arbitration agreements, manage arbitral proceedings, conduct hearings, and understand the legal framework governing the recognition, challenge, and enforcement of arbitral awards.

The course is grounded in internationally recognized arbitration frameworks, including the UNCITRAL Model Law, institutional arbitration rules, and the New York Convention of 1958, alongside relevant domestic arbitration legislation.

2- Course Content

Module 1: Arbitration Framework & Arbitration Agreements

• Legal nature of arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms
• Arbitration vs mediation, conciliation, and expert determination
• Drafting arbitration clauses and submission agreements
• Independence of arbitration clauses and competence-competence principle

Module 2: Arbitral Tribunal Formation & Case Initiation

• Appointment and challenge of arbitrators
• Legal requirements and qualifications of arbitrators
• Terms of reference and procedural timetable
• Interim and precautionary measures in arbitration

Module 3: Arbitral Proceedings & Hearing Management

• Conducting arbitration hearings and witness examination
• Expert evidence and technical reports
• Submission of pleadings and memorials
• Online and virtual arbitration procedures

Module 4: Arbitral Awards, Annulment & Enforcement

• Structure and drafting of arbitral awards
• Legal grounds and procedures for setting aside awards
• Enforcement of domestic and foreign arbitral awards
• Application of the New York Convention (1958)

3- Learning Outcomes & Acquired Skills

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Draft comprehensive and enforceable arbitration clauses that minimize future jurisdictional disputes.
• Manage arbitration proceedings effectively as legal counsel or arbitrator.
• Prepare high-quality procedural documents, including statements of claim, defense, and evidentiary submissions.
• Conduct arbitration hearings and manage procedural and evidentiary challenges professionally.
• Draft legally sound arbitral awards that withstand annulment challenges.
• Understand and apply international enforcement mechanisms for arbitral awards.
• Develop strong advocacy and negotiation skills in arbitration settings through practical simulations and case-based training.