RESOLVING CONTRACTUAL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
Course Overview
• Understand the legal framework governing contractual claims and disputes • Develop skills in identifying, analyzing, and resolving contractual issues • Learn effective negotiation and mediation techniques for dispute resolution • Gain knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods • Understand the role of arbitration and litigation in contractual disputes
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
Introduction to Contractual Claims and Disputes • Definition and types of contractual claims • Causes of contractual disputes • Legal principles governing contractual claims Identifying and Analyzing Contractual Issues • Reviewing contract terms and conditions • Identifying potential areas of dispute • Gathering and analyzing relevant evidence Negotiation Techniques for Dispute Resolution • Principles of effective negotiation • Preparing for negotiations • Communication skills for negotiation • Reaching mutually beneficial agreements Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) • Understanding mediation and its benefits • Preparing for mediation • Conducting mediation sessions • Other ADR methods: arbitration, conciliation, and expert determination Arbitration and Litigation • Principles of arbitration • Initiating and conducting arbitration proceedings • Enforcing arbitral awards • Litigation as a last resort • Preparing for and conducting litigation Case Studies and Practical Exercises • Analyzing real-life contractual disputes • Applying negotiation and mediation techniques • Drafting key documents for dispute resolution Ethical Considerations and Professional Responsibilities • Ethical standards in dispute resolution • Confidentiality and impartiality • Professional responsibilities of dispute resolution practitioners
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 — Friday, April 10, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Friday, July 31, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 — Friday, November 27, 2026.
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
