Termination and Suspension of Contracts (CON-031) Training Course

Termination and Suspension of Contracts

Ending or pausing a contract is one of the most consequential and risky steps a party can take. A wrongful termination can turn the terminating party into the party in…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Ending or pausing a contract is one of the most consequential and risky steps a party can take. A wrongful termination can turn the terminating party into the party in breach, exposing it to substantial damages, while a poorly managed suspension can disrupt operations and relationships. Yet there are times when termination or suspension is the right commercial decision.

This Termination and Suspension of Contracts training course explains the legal and practical issues involved in bringing contracts to an end or temporarily halting performance. Participants learn about termination for breach, insolvency, convenience and force majeure, notice requirements, suspension rights, the consequences of termination, valuation and payment on termination, and how to manage transition and disputes.

The course combines legal principles with practical decision making, using case studies across construction, services and supply contracts.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the legal bases for terminating a contract
Distinguish termination for breach, convenience and force majeure
Apply notice and procedural requirements correctly
Assess the risks of wrongful termination
Understand suspension rights and their consequences
Value and settle accounts following termination
Manage transition, handover and replacement suppliers
Handle disputes arising from termination

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Contract and commercial managers
Project managers and directors
Procurement professionals
In-house legal advisers
Quantity surveyors and claims professionals
Senior managers making termination decisions

Training Methodology

The course uses case studies, sample termination clauses and notices, and decision-making exercises. Participants analyse whether termination rights exist in scenarios, draft notices, assess the financial consequences of termination and plan transition to a replacement supplier, discussing risks at each step.

Target Competencies

Termination right analysis
Notice drafting
Wrongful termination risk assessment
Suspension management
Termination valuation
Transition planning

Course outline

1Day One: Grounds for Termination

Why parties terminate contracts and the risks involved
Termination under express contract terms
Termination for repudiatory breach under general law
Material breach and persistent breach concepts
Insolvency and change of control triggers
Lessons from wrongful termination cases
Exercise: assessing termination rights in scenarios

2Day Two: Convenience, Force Majeure and Frustration

Termination for convenience clauses and their limits
Force majeure events and prolonged suspension
Frustration and impossibility of performance
Mutual termination and negotiated exits
Partial termination and reducing scope
Good faith considerations in termination
Workshop: comparing termination routes for a case study

3Day Three: Procedure and Notices

Notice requirements and cure periods
Drafting clear and compliant termination notices
Serving notices correctly and evidencing delivery
Reservation of rights and avoiding waiver
Internal approvals and documentation
Communication with the other party and stakeholders
Exercise: drafting a termination notice

4Day Four: Suspension of Performance

Contractual and statutory suspension rights
Suspension for non-payment and its conditions
Employer instructions to suspend work
Costs, time and security during suspension
Resuming work after suspension
Prolonged suspension leading to termination
Case study: managing a lengthy project suspension

5Day Five: Consequences and Transition

Rights and obligations that survive termination
Valuation of work and final accounts after termination
Recovery of additional costs of completion
Handover of documents, assets and information
Appointing and mobilising replacement suppliers
Disputes arising from termination and their resolution
Personal action plan for termination and suspension

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Termination and Suspension of Contracts course?

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

When is the next Termination and Suspension of Contracts course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Barcelona, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, Munich, Rome, Vienna, Cape Town, Dubai.

Can I take Termination and Suspension of Contracts 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.

Termination and Suspension of Contracts

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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