Course Overview

Practitioners need to be well versed in the art of making a deal and in the art of ‘commercial divorce’. Clients will be keen to either find a commercial solution to their disputes or ‘get divorced’ with minimal expenditure. Different tools are available to assist practitioners and the ultimate choice of how to come out of commercial transactions, will depend on the objectives of the parties. Less contentious alternatives may be adopted where clients are eager to continue their commercial relationship and/or minimise media attention or avoid a floodgate of prospective claimants.  

Whatever method is chosen, preparation is essential. Knowing the client’s BATNA and bottom line, identifying zones of potential agreement, and putting in place a strategy are crucial for a successful outcome which is acceptable to both sides of the transaction or dispute. Against this background, a well-prepared practitioner will also be thinking of all the ‘what if’ scenarios. What if the matter does not settle, what if the agreement is breached and what if enforcement is necessary?

With Judges placing more and more pressure on parties to reach settlement, knowledge of all methods of dispute resolution, how to achieve and implement a strategy have become essential skills.

Syllabus

• Negotiation>> learn about the essential elements for a successful negotiation and how to prepare for success
• Mediation >> how to set a mediation, role of the mediator and learn about other forms of judicial or expert determinations
• Arbitration >> study the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration hearings and how to obtain international enforcement of arbitral awards
• Civil Litigation>> examine the different stages of civil litigation, case management procedures and different methods for enforcing judgements    
• Case Study Workshop
• Writing Corner

Each module contains a study of essential vocabulary and legal elements, exercises, writing, drafting, case studies and role plays. Modules can be taken separately depending on their interest or professional needs. If participants complete all modules, they will be awarded the Certificate of Completion which they can use to enhance their CV.

Total hours for the course = 6 hours

Dates for Group 1 course: TBA

Trainer & Author Legal English (Pearson 2021): Sofia Parastatidou

Sofia is qualified in the UK and has been admitted as a solicitor since 1991. She is a former member of the New York State Bar Association and is now based in Italy where she trains lawyers, accountants and notaries and teaches law, masters courses and various post – graduate courses. Sofia is the PRESIDENT of ILETA and author of Legal English (Pearson) and trains lawyers who wish to re-qualify through the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination  to become solicitors in England and Wales.

Cost:

Group: Special Introductory Offer: €150 each participant (minimum 2: maximum: 30 people)

Individual: One to One Private Lessons are quoted individually

Participants will be given a final test to verify their understanding and a certificate of completion which can be added to their CV. 

For further details or to express an interest in this course send an email to : info@britishlawacademy.com

NB: as far as possible groups will be formed based English levels and professional experience.