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This course will give you an enhanced understanding of the detailed law of damages and liabilities for the purposes of negotiating and drafting international contracts governed by English law.
★★★★★ "Very helpful for my practice as inhouse legal counsel. Arun is a very skilled teacher and was able t... more (80)"
Now is not the time for weaknesses in your commercial contracts - reduce your exposure to risk and liability in two essential days of training.
In today’s tough economic environment, risk and liability must be kept to a minimum for businesses to survive. During the negotiation of international commercial agreements, the exact exposure in relation to damages is often not properly identified, anticipated or understood. Frequently, the contracting parties are:
This specialist two-day seminar has been specifically developed to focus exclusively on this subject. The seminar offers a wide-ranging and detailed understanding of the law of damages under English law with comparisons to civil law jurisdictions. Presented by Arun Singh, an international specialist in the field, the seminar will enable participants to effectively draft and negotiate contracts with knowledge and confidence.
The course has been designed to give a practical solution to your drafting challenges. Throughout the course the expert trainer uses a balanced mix of theory, exercises, discussion and sample clauses to ensure the learning is embedded, so you can meet your commercial objectives.
This training course is part of our Commercial Contracts Training Course collection which has been designed for the in-house lawyer.
By attending this course you will:
This course has been specially designed for:
Practical workshop where, using a case study as a basis, clauses will be examined that are interpreted differently in different jurisdictions, including:
Arun Singh (Prof) OBE, FRSA is an international lawyer and consultant to an international law firm. He was formerly a partner and head of commercial law at KPMG Legal and partner at Masons (now Pinsent Masons).
Arun has advised on disputes and collaborations in a wide range of jurisdictions including Europe, countries in West and East Africa, India, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Libya, Jordan, Syria, the US, Caribbean, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Thailand and Singapore. Arun is cited and ranked in the Chambers Guide to the world’s leading lawyers. He concentrates on international investment, joint ventures, licensing of technology, research and development, M&A, energy, outsourcing and corporate governance in developed and emerging markets; he also handles international legal risk management matters. Arun advises a range of international organisations and is a visiting professor in International Business, Leadership and Negotiations at Salford University Business School, senior associate at Oxford University’s Institute of Legal Practice and teaches international leadership and negotiations at the University of Cambridge. He has facilitated programmes in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US.
He is a recognised corporate educator and a non-executive director of two international investment companies – one of which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, chairing the Audit Committee and Investment Committee.
He was appointed an OBE by HM the Queen in January 1999 for services to international trade, investment and intercultural management. Arun is an editor and contributor to a number of publications including Business and Contract Law (a Thorogood Special Report) and How to Lead Smart People – Leadership for Professionals (Profile Books), a facilitator for company programmes and an experienced speaker at international corporate conferences.
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2-3 December 2024
Classroom
Rembrandt Hotel
London
09:00-17:00 UK (London)
Course code 14063
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Highly recommend!
Mar 18 2024
Kate de Gastyne
Senior Compliance Analyst, Regal Rexnord
Mar 18 2024
Arun was amazing. He was a clear and entertaining speaker who was clearly very passionate about the subject. The course was fantastic and we had a really interesting group of people attend which helped see from different points of view.
Mikaela Morley
Contracts Manager, Sygnature Discovery Limited
Sep 13 2023
Very helpful for my practice as inhouse legal counsel. Arun is a very skilled teacher and was able to clearly explain the concepts and difficulties.
Marielle Sterk
Legal counsel , Digital Realty
Jun 19 2023
Prof. Singh is very engaging as a presenter and attempts to include all participants in discussions which makes the course more interesting. He was able to explain the nuances between legal terms used on daily basis and he clearly presented every topic. Also, his style of presenting, attitude and clever sense of humor made the course very enjoyable.
Aleksandra Ristic
Legal Counsel, TMF Group
Mar 20 2023
Excellent course and content, valuable to be a part of
Ryan Ward
Commercial Manager, EPC-UK
Nov 30 2023
The course was delivered very well, engaging us through active participation. Mr Singh has extensive experience in the course topics, and he skilfully illustrated explained concepts through numerous examples and anecdotes.
Szymon Wesolowski
Legal Officer, Fusion for Energy
Sep 13 2023
It was a very good refresher and learnt some really good points (especially on direct, indirect, losses, indemnities and force majeure). Very engaging and informative. Overall very pleased.
Isha Mirza-Bari
Senior Contracts Specialist and Solicitor, Simbec Orion
Nov 23 2022
The course content is rich and expository. The presentation was excellent, the speaker made the course very easy to understand by ensuring participation by everyone
Adebola Oluwadeyi
Senior Counsel, BB Dan-Habu & Co
Sep 26 2022
Prof. Singh is the best speaker I've ever met. I'm very thankful to him because he is able to share his huge knowledge and provide extremely good advices while always being polite, pragmatic, focused on the result and with an elegant sense of humor which makes every training a unique experience. I was interested in improving my knowledge of the legal matters subject of the webinar and how they are seen under the civil law/common law perspective and this has been successfully accomplished.
Salima Fiandaca
Business Contract Manager, Helsinn Healthcare SA
Mar 5 2020
In addition to the relevance of the content and the excellent delivery, the set up of the course was conducive as the attendees were all from various backgrounds with different experience but much knowledge between them which encouraged open discussion and debate. As attendees we participated enough to feel involved but not feel under pressure. Arun is a hugely knowledgeable, interesting and entertaining. I really enjoyed the course and felt that I learnt a lot.
Iona Sims
Commercial Lawyer, Bulkhaul Limited
Sep 14 2020
It was good and the speaker was excellent.
Katerina Sakka
Legal Expert, Pharmathen SA
Mar 5 2020
Enjoyable and glad I went. Arun engaging and willing to answer any questions - great.
Victoria Bayly
Lawyer, UEFA
Mar 5 2019
It was a very well-structured course with an excellent and experienced lawyer as a speaker. Ideal for in-house counsel as a refresher but also a good opportunity for networking with other legal counsel from different industries. I enjoyed Arun's positive way of lecturing, with many anecdotes and answering each question.
Sunia Ali
Legal Counsel, ROSEN Swiss AG
Mar 5 2019
Great course, great speaker. I am better equipped to negotiate international contracts and understand the other parties' minds.
Agnès Audoin
Legal Affairs Tech Ops & IT, IPSEN Pharma
Sep 17 2018
Engaging and entertaining. [The speaker was] very effective at presenting!
Elaine McDonnell
Commercial Manager, Bühler UK Limited
Mar 6 2018
The course content was comprehensive. Presentation was excellent. Prof Singh is an excellent teacher.
Radhika Mahass
In Legal Training,
Mar 6 2018
Very informative, entertaining and practice-orientated.
Anton Kachanov
Senior Legal Counsel, Yandex
Mar 6 2018
The content is very rich, the course is very organised. A huge part of its success is because of how good the speaker is.
Mai Ali
Lawyer, MBC FZ L.L.C.
Sep 17 2018
Lecturer with great communication skills, pragmatic approach and a great capacity to involve the audience and help them brainstorm on specific topics.
Vincenzo Gallo
Legal Counsel, CHEMO AG, Vienna, Lugano Branch
Sep 17 2018
This is a great training experience! The content is very well structured, the speaker is well organised and all the participants have the chance to work in teams, ask questions and debate on all the relevant topics. I had a great time! Thank you!
Emilia Dragomir
Contracts Advisor, Emerson SRL
Sep 17 2018
The course was very well conducted by Mr. Singh, mixing well theory and practice. Very complete and challenging programme. The course will help me to better understand and draft contracts governed by English law.
Sarah Fadlalah
Contract Administrator, Saipem Ltd
Mar 6 2018
Great course, hands on, very knowledgable speaker.
Anna Damgaard Jensen
Head of Legal , AOP Orphan Pharma
Sep 18 2017
The speaker has deep knowledge of the subject matter.
Eduarda da Costa
Lawyer, Novabase Serviços - Serviços de Gestão e Consultoria, SA
Sep 18 2017
Clean presentation with a deep knowledge of the subject matter.
Eduarda da Costa
Lawyer, Novabase Serviços - Serviços de Gestão e Consultoria, SA
Sep 18 2017
Good, practical content. Interesting presentations and a lot of room for questions.
Bernard van Den Beld
Corporate Legal Counsel, Marel Meat Prosesing
Mar 6 2017
Very engaging, challenged your way about thinking. Very approachable speaker.
Suzanne Finchett
Legal & Contracts Administrator, Amoria Bond
Mar 6 2017
Complete, clear, good group, appropriate number of participants, appropriate level of legal knowledge.
Etienne De Lempdes
Deputy Legal Director, TEREOS
Sep 18 2017
Overall training was very interesting.
Sofia Zaki
Corporate Lawyer, Vinci Construction Grands Projets
Sep 18 2017
Entertaining course, very good presentation.
Michał Karasiewicz
Legal Counsel, EMEA, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
Mar 6 2017
Very engaging in relevant discussion
Anna Fitzmaurice
Legal Adviser, Eusa Pharma Inc
Sep 22 2016
Very pleasantly surprised. Overall worthwhile
Fabian Frank
Junior In-house Legal Counsel, Market Logic Software AG
Mar 1 2016
Good overview of the subject. Good mix of theory and workshops. Thought provoking and informative speaker.
Peter Duncan
Legal Counsel, DeepOcean UK Ltd
Mar 1 2016
The course is very useful and enhanced my experience
Yazan Al-Hyasat
Legal Advisor, Abdul Latif Jameel Co.
Mar 1 2016
Excellent!
Toomas Niinemäe
Manager, Sales & Business Development, Fortum Eesti AS
Mar 1 2016
Relevant, well presented and from different perspectives
Magnar Igland
Legal Counsel, DeepOcean UK Ltd
Mar 1 2016
Very informative and helpful session. Would highly recommend the speaker and the course.
Caitlin Forsyth
Contracts Analyst, ITF
Sep 21 2015
A great course covering many subject areas
Nic Vincent
Director, Olympus KeyMed
Sep 21 2015
It was a very well structured 2-day course, providing lots of information on different legal systems in a very immediate way
Angeliki Tsapatsari
Contracts Officer, Ajilon Technology Aerospace B.V
Mar 2 2015
Very good. Clear. Useful.
Mazie Vincelli
Head of Legal ECT Europe, Johnson Matthey plc
Mar 2 2015
Content was well balanced to challenges of real life of contracts manager. The presentation was informative, interactive, inclusive. The speaker was knowledgeable, experienced and encouraging.
Anton Kreventsov
Contracts Manager, Gazprom Neft Middle East B.V.
Sep 21 2015
Excellent
Olivia Vandenbrande
Legal Representative, Ae NV
Sep 21 2015
Expectations were met and very good. Just maybe to fast in explanation.
Shaila Rojo Diez
Industria Turbo Propulsores S.A.
Sep 21 2015
Well organised and very good speakers, almost over-polite
Maria Stefania De Santis
Legal Expert , Eurocontrol
Sep 21 2015
Very calm and realistic discussion of the topics
Kingsley Osuh
Legal Counsel, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
Sep 21 2015
Very well organised and the facilitator was very interesting
Evridiki Christaki
Legal Expert, Eurocontrol
Sep 21 2015
Speaker was good with an in-depth knowledge of subject. Course was intense and well presented.
Athanasia Papadopoulou
Procurement Assistant, ESA/Ajilon
Mar 2 2015
Arun is both knowledgable and entertaining. This made the sessions enjoyable even for some difficult legal issues.
Reshma Sharma
Senior Crown Counsel, Attorney Generals Chambers
Mar 2 2015
It was really useful and the speaker was great - he has a special way with presentations
Malaz Alouch
Associate Lawyer, MBC Group
Mar 2 2015
Content was good and the information that was covered was useful and pitched well for audience
Zoe Kinsey-Martin
Solicitor, EADS UK Ltd
Mar 2 2015
Very good speaker, inviting the participants and the exchange of experiences
Juliette Opoczynski
Senior Lawyer, Ethypharm
Mar 2 2015
Content was well structured with the presentation. The speaker was very professional, knowledgeable and was presenting in a nice way taking care of all participants, whilst equally involving them in the discussion.
Andrea Potparevic
Junior Legal Counsel, CLS Construction Legal Services GmbH
Sep 25 2014
Speaker is very good and very interesting as well as his presentation
Florence Mas-Pastor
Global Legal Director, Arkadin
Sep 25 2014
Insightful
Omar El Barrage
Associate Lawyer, MBC FZ-LLC
Sep 25 2014
Not being from a legal background, the course was challenging. However, I did not feel out of my depth and Arun and fellow attendees allowed for a good mix. Arun was very good and content was never rushed or too demanding.
Derek Melrose
Commercial Manager, Amalgamated Construction Ltd
Mar 3 2014
Useful, entertaining, definitely learned something
Sandra Zimmermann
Legal Counsel , Octapharma AG
Sep 25 2014
Very educating and enlightening
James Khanoba
Legal Counsel, Shell Pet. Dev. Co. of Nig. Ltd
Sep 25 2014
A very useful course for in-house lawyers working in international environments. A very knowledgable speaker.
Daria Maksimova
Legal Counsel, none
Sep 25 2014
It is fit for purpose
Felix Ugwumadu
Senior Legal Counsel, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd
Mar 3 2014
Presentation and speaker were very good and the presenter learned attendees' name. Course content was very good.
Sandie Richardson
Insurance Manager and Assistant Company Secretary, Bristow Helicopters Ltd
Mar 3 2014
The course was really very helpful, lots of information
Khaled Al Tenaiji
Senior Legal Counsel, ETISALAT
Sep 25 2014
Good course content and presentation wise. Possibly could have moved at a quicker pace.
Alex Low
Contracts Manager, Seajacks UK Limited
Mar 3 2014
Lively and well structured presentation and well thought course with explanatory examples and case law, capacity of speaker to adjust course to attendees
Ludovic Dendane
Director of Legal Affairs & Intellectual Property, Transgene
Sep 26 2013
Very good
Mai Al Ayoobi
Senior Counsel, Kuwait National Petroleum
Sep 26 2013
The speaker was very patient with different perspectives of the contracts. Presentation based on different legal approaches and showed great knowledge on the contract terms and conditions and communication with the delegates of the course.
Ivonne Castro Bustamante
Lawyer, CEPSA E.P. S.A.
Sep 26 2013
Very good
Gadilbek Mursaliyev
Legal Council, Tengizchevroil LLP
Mar 7 2013
Excellent course all round - very well structured and presented. Arun is an expert in his field and successfully captures his audience
Eleri Hallett
Legal & Contract Manager, SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd
Mar 7 2013
Excellent
Abdulla A Al-Ghailani
Vice President Legal & Insurance, Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company
Mar 7 2013
Rich content giving in-depth overview on English Law. Excellent presentation and an outgoing and easy to talk to speaker.
Martin KODZHAMANOV
Fromageries BEL SA
Mar 7 2013
Useful, interactive and thought provoking.
John Whitehead
Group Director, Legal & Corporate Affairs, MBC Group
Sep 26 2013
Good speaker and good content, I enjoyed both days of training.
Emma Opara
DEPUTY CONTRACTS MANAGER, Fugro Survey Ltd
Sep 26 2013
The pace of the course was great and did not feel drained after the course but yet we were able to cover a lot of material. Arun managed his time well.
Oresa Charles
Senior Attorney at Law, Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad & Tobago
Sep 26 2013
Good content spaced over the 2 days, clearly presented.
Joanne Hassel
Principal Procurement Engineer, Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd
Sep 26 2013
I think the content of the course id good speaker is very good
Jessica Jiang
Lead Sub Contract Specialist, GE Oil & Gas
Mar 7 2013
Very nice and useful
Olga Belozertseva
Head of Contracting and Claims Subdivision, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd.
Mar 7 2013
A very good course
Jan Waage
Attorney-at-Law, SINTEF AS
Sep 26 2013
Nicely presented
Martin Van de Velde
Sr Contracts Engineer, Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland BV.
Mar 7 2013
If there would be two presenters, it would have been better.
FILIPE CAETANO GUENTE
SUPERVISOR OF THE LEGAL SERVICE, Petróleos de Moçambique, S.A.
Sep 24 2012
An excellent course, delivered by a very accomplished presenter
MARK HODGSON
PROJECT DIRECTOR, Atkins
Sep 24 2012
Speakers were very knowledgeable and content was good
Peter Welsh
Head of Legal Services, The University of Manchester I3 Limited
Sep 24 2012
Excellent course and great speaker
Katerina Sakka
Legal Expert, Pharmathen SA
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