Arbitration Clause Drafting
A badly drafted arbitration clause produces a dispute about where to dispute. This course covers drafting clauses that work and understanding what you are agreeing to.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Arbitration compared with litigation for commercial disputes
- 02Pathological clauses and the disputes they cause
- 03Seat, venue, governing law and why they differ
- 04Institutional rules and choosing between them
- 05Number, appointment and qualification of arbitrators
- 06Confidentiality, language, costs and interim relief
- 07Enforcement of awards across jurisdictions
What you will gain
- Decide whether arbitration suits the contract
- Draft a clause that is complete and workable
- Select seat, rules and governing law deliberately
- Provide for number and appointment of arbitrators
- Address confidentiality, language and costs
- Anticipate enforcement of an eventual award
Who should attend
- Legal and contracts professionals
- Commercial and procurement managers
- Company secretarial staff
- Executives signing international contracts
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Apr 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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