Public Contract Dispute Resolution

Introduction

The likelihood of disputes arising in the Public Contracts is high due to the various types of contractual relationships that exist. Further the parties in a dispute need to have the necessary knowledge and skills to firstly avoid where possible the disputes and alternatively to manage the whole dispute resolution process in an efficient and effective manner.

This Public Contract Dispute Resolution training course provides in-depth information on the types of disputes that can arise and the several available methods of dispute resolution, which can be consensual, adjudicative or hybrid. The course further assists the participants to obtain effective skills in dispute management and conflict avoidance. Managing disputes using the most cost effective and efficient methods available would be a primary goal of the training during this course.

This training course is designed to be highly practical and includes hands-on workshop sessions and a mock dispute demonstration. This training course focuses on the available institutional rules or the ad hoc procedures and the implications this choice may have on the outcome of the dispute. Taking into account cultural considerations specific to each dispute, the course provides training on the choice of law, seat and venue for the arbitration.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

• The fundamental types of disputes in the public contracts
• The different methods of dispute resolution available
• Preference for arbitration over litigation
• Dispute resolution clauses in various public contracts
• Conciliation, mediation and settlement of disputes
• Enforcement proceedings

Objectives

At the end of this Public Contract Dispute Resolution training course, you will:

• Comprehensively understand the different types of dispute resolution methods
• Understand the main dispute resolution clauses in public contracts
• Know the available mechanisms to resolving public contracts
• Be aware of the approaches to conflict, management, avoidance, and settlement
• Be able to assess and apply the best means to resolve disputes in different potential scenarios

Training Methodology

This training course will utilize a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented.

Organisational Impact

The organisation will benefit by:

• Having personnel who will be well versed in dispute resolution mechanisms
• Reducing the risks of losing a litigated case by using alternative dispute resolution methods
• Saving costs where possible in managing and resolving disputes
• Minimising management time used to handle disputes
• Gaining a management team with an advantage over adversaries by having the best- informed team with all the necessary skill sets to deal international disputes

Personal Impact

Attendees will gain by participation in this training course as a result of:

• Obtaining a full understanding of public resolution methods
• Leaning how to avoid disputes before they become litigious
• Anticipating potential claims and disputes and finding solutions to issues being raised prior to it becoming full blown disputes
• Obtaining a working knowledge of the different public arbitration institutions
• Knowing the benefits of ADR in resolving disputes