Mastering International Trade Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Equip yourself with the legal, procedural, and practical skills required to manage and resolve trade-related disputes within regional, continental, and global frameworks, focusing on commercial arbitration, mediation, and enforcement of awards.
International Trade Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Equip yourself with the legal, procedural, and practical skills required to manage and resolve trade-related disputes within regional, continental, and global frameworks, focusing on commercial arbitration, mediation, and enforcement of awards.
Course Overview
The International Trade Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution Programme equips participants with the legal, procedural, and practical skills required to manage and resolve trade-related disputes within regional, continental, and global frameworks. The course explores commercial arbitration, mediation, dispute settlement under AfCFTA and RECs, enforcement of arbitral awards, and negotiation strategies for preventing and resolving trade conflicts. Participants will gain hands-on experience in arbitration procedures, drafting pleadings, conducting mediation sessions, and applying dispute settlement mechanisms in trade agreements. Through case studies, simulations, and practical exercises, the programme prepares diplomats, lawyers, and policymakers to navigate international commercial disputes effectively while safeguarding national and regional economic interests.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal foundations and principles governing international trade dispute resolution.
- Explain institutional and procedural frameworks for arbitration, mediation, and conciliation.
- Apply dispute settlement mechanisms under AfCFTA, WTO, and REC trade agreements.
- Conduct arbitration processes including drafting submissions, evidence handling, and oral arguments.
- Facilitate trade mediation processes using interest-based negotiation techniques.
- Assess enforcement regimes for arbitral awards under the New York Convention and African courts.
- Manage cross-border commercial disputes and investment-related conflicts.
- Integrate risk management, negotiation, and dispute avoidance strategies into trade agreements.
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