Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
This course is designed for professionals with little or no prior legal background but who are required to make organizational decisions involving legal matters. It will provide participants with the fundamental principles of commercial law, including commercial contracts and negotiation, sale of goods, intellectual property rights and employee relations. It also covers all the legal aspects of setting up a business, running a business and closing a business
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of international commercial law with emphasis on the common law system. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and analyze key legal issues regarding contracts and the business as a whole which they are likely to encounter within their organization.
Course MethodologyIn this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises as well as regional and international case studies.
Course ObjectivesBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply legal rules and principles to specific commercial situations through consideration of relevant case law
- Negotiate commercial contracts complying with commercial and legal requirements
- Increase profitability within their organization by selecting appropriate methods of distribution of goods
- Recognize and analyze how intellectual property rights affect their organization
- Evaluate and modify organizational employment practices complying with labor law requirements
This course is suitable for those with little or no formal training in commercial law yet would be required to understand the fundamentals of commercial law as it may directly impact their work. It will particularly benefit directors and executives who have direct responsibility for legal decisions within the organization. In-house counsel new to the region, and those working within a legal department, will also find this course highly beneficial.
Target Competencies- Drafting Contracts
- Contract Negotiation
- Understanding Commercial Terms
- Understanding Employment Law
- Implementing Organizational Employment Practices
- Understanding Intellectual Property
- Understanding corporate restructuring
- Understanding the effect of breach of commercial contract terms
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply legal rules and principles to specific commercial situations through consideration of relevant case law
- Negotiate commercial contracts complying with commercial and legal requirements
- Increase profitability within their organization by selecting appropriate methods of distribution of goods
- Recognize and analyze how intellectual property rights affect their organization
- Evaluate and modify organizational employment practices complying with labor law requirements
Who should attend
Target audience
- This course is suitable for those with little or no formal training in commercial law yet would be required to understand the fundamentals of commercial law as it may directly impact their work. It will particularly benefit directors and executives who have direct responsibility for legal decisions within the organization. In-house counsel new to the region, and those working within a legal department, will also find this course highly beneficial.
- Target Competencies
- Drafting Contracts
- Contract Negotiation
- Understanding Commercial Terms
- Understanding Employment Law
- Implementing Organizational Employment Practices
- Understanding Intellectual Property
Methodology
Learning approach
- In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises as well as regional and international case studies.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Overview of commercial & business law
- Areas of commercial and business law
- Types of commercial contracts
Module 2
Commercial contracts in the civil law and common law systems
- Sources of English law
- Civil law v Common law
- Civil law in the GCC
Module 3
Formalities for a binding contract
- Elements required for an enforceable contract
- Rules for contract interpretation:
- Implied terms v express terms
- Identifying risks and how to minimise risks
- Structure of a commercial contract
Module 4
Preliminary documents in international transactions
- Memorandum of Understanding/ Heads of Terms. Are they legally binding?
- Commercial implications
Module 5
Boilerplate/ miscellaneous provisions- the important but forgotten clauses- beware!
- Force majeure v Frustration
- Notices
- Set off
- No waiver
- Entire Agreement/ non- reliance clause
- Times is of the essence
- Assignment v Novation
- Governing law
- Common mistakes in choice of law
- Jurisdiction clause
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Business and Commercial Law (CBCL) (CM-013) cover?
This course covers Contracts Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 12 - 16 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for those with little or no formal training in commercial law yet would be required to understand the fundamentals of commercial law as it may directly impact their work. It will particularly benefit directors and executives who have direct responsibility for legal decisions within the organization. In-house counsel new to the region, and those working within a legal department, will also find this course highly beneficial., Target Competencies, Drafting Contracts
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Vienna, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Istanbul.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.
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