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Contract Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Arbitration

Contract disputes can consume time, money and relationships. Choosing the right dispute resolution approach and preparing well can significantly improve outcomes. This…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 5Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Contract Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Arbitration
Next classroom session London 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £2,750 Also available Frankfurt 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £3,250

Course overview

Why Attend

Contract disputes can consume time, money and relationships. Choosing the right dispute resolution approach and preparing well can significantly improve outcomes.

This LLMI course covers dispute prevention, negotiation, mediation, expert determination, adjudication and arbitration, drafting dispute clauses, preparing cases and evidence, and managing disputes commercially. Participants take part in mediation and arbitration simulations.

Course Objectives

Prevent and manage disputes early

Compare dispute resolution methods

Draft effective dispute resolution clauses

Prepare for mediation

Understand arbitration procedures

Manage disputes commercially and strategically

Target Audience

Contract and commercial managers

Legal professionals

Project managers

Claims specialists

Procurement professionals

Senior managers

Course Methodology

Mediation simulation

Arbitration walkthrough

Case studies

Clause drafting

Group discussions

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Disputes and Prevention
    • Causes of disputes
    • Prevention
    • Early management
    • Commercial strategy
    • Exercise: Dispute risk review
  2. 2Day 2: Negotiation and Mediation
    • Negotiation
    • Mediation process
    • Mediator role
    • Preparation
    • Simulation: Mediation
  3. 3Day 3: Other Methods
    • Expert determination
    • Adjudication
    • Dispute boards
    • Choosing methods
    • Workshop: Dispute clause drafting
  4. 4Day 4: Arbitration
    • Arbitration agreements
    • Procedure
    • Evidence
    • Awards and enforcement
    • Case study: International arbitration
  5. 5Day 5: Managing Disputes
    • Costs
    • Settlement
    • Relationships
    • Lessons learned
    • Capstone: Dispute strategy

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 5 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext sessionOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Contract Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Arbitration course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Contract Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Arbitration course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala Lumpur.

Can I take Contract Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Arbitration online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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