Contract Risk and Dispute Resolution
Most contract disputes are visible long before they escalate. This course equips participants to spot early warning signs, document properly, and resolve issues through negotiation, mediation or adjudication before they reach a courtroom.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Where contract disputes come from and how they escalate
- 02Notices, time bars and the discipline of writing things down
- 03Building and preserving the documentary record
- 04Negotiation and without prejudice discussions
- 05Mediation, adjudication and expert determination compared
- 06Arbitration and litigation: cost, time and when they are justified
- 07Settlement agreements and protecting the ongoing relationship
What you will gain
- Identify the contractual risks that most often become disputes
- Build the documentary record that protects your position
- Issue and respond to notices correctly and on time
- Choose an appropriate resolution route for the dispute at hand
- Prepare a claim or defence with supporting evidence
- Settle disputes on terms that protect the commercial relationship
Who should attend
- Contract and commercial managers
- Project managers handling claims
- Legal and compliance staff
- Quantity surveyors and cost engineers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
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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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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