Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course CM-013
Certificate in Business and Commercial Law (CBCL)
This course is designed for professionals with little or no prior legal background but who are required to make organiza... The outline covers Overview of commercial & business law and more, Preliminary documents in inte...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 14Upcoming dates
- 14Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
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.
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.
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.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Overview of commercial & business law and more
- Overview of commercial & business law
- Areas of commercial and business law
- Types of commercial contracts
- Commercial contracts in the civil law and common law systems
- Sources of English law
- Civil law v Common law
- Coffee break
- Civil law v Common law (continued)
- Civil law in the GCC
- 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
Day 2
Preliminary documents in international transactions and more
- Preliminary documents in international transactions
- Memorandum of Understanding/ Heads of Terms. Are they legally binding?
- Commercial implications
- Boilerplate/ miscellaneous provisions- the important but forgotten clauses- beware!
- Force majeure v Frustration
- Notices
- Set off
- No waiver
- Coffee break
- No waiver (continued)
- Entire Agreement/ non- reliance clause
- Times is of the essence
- Assignment v Novation
- Governing law
- Common mistakes in choice of law
- Jurisdiction clause
- Exclusive v Non-exclusive
- Factors in deciding the jurisdiction clause
Day 3
International dispute resolution & Remedies for breach of contract and more
- International dispute resolution
- Litigation
- Importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Arbitration
- Mediations
- Conciliation
- Negotiation
- Remedies for breach of contract
- Coffee break
- Remedies for breach of contract (continued)
- Damages
- Specific performance
- Injunctions
- Advantages and disadvantages of different business forms
- Types of business vehicles
- Sole trader
- Partnerships
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- Companies
Day 4
Cross Border Transactions & Corporate insolvency
- Cross Border Transactions
- Distributorship
- Agency
- Joint Venture
- Acquisitions
- Share purchase v Business purchase
- Apportioning risks and liabilities through warranties and indemnities
- Negotiating warranties and indemnities
- Coffee break
- Negotiating warranties and indemnities (continued)
- Corporate insolvency
- Tests identifying insolvency
- Consequence for directors who fail to react to insolvency
- Types of insolvency
- Administration
- Receivership
- Creditor Voluntary Liquidation
- Compulsory Liquidation
Day 5
Commercial Tort
- Tort of negligence
- Defamation
- Libel
- Slander
- Recent case law on defamation
- Managing risk
- Prevention is better than cure: Effective risk management
- Intellectual Property Rights management
- Coffee break
- Intellectual Property Rights management (continued)
- Types of Intellectual Property
- Copyright
- Trademark
- Patent
- Design rights
- Confidential information
- Assignment v Granting a license
- The law of passing off
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
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.
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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Dubai, Cape Town, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Munich, Paris, Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur, Rome, Vienna, Geneva, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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