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Advising on cross-border contracts and disputes in construction law (Thursday 30 April 2026)

Do you feel confident to advise clients on cross-border construction contracts and equipped to give the best possible advice when unforeseen issues, including disputes, arise?

Delivered by subject-matter experts, Claire King and Mark Pantry from Fenwick Elliott LLP, this online classroom will outline key issues in contracts and explore areas of dispute that occur when construction projects span across national borders. This classroom will help ensure that you offer precise and accurate advice from your first consultation with each client and ensure that their interests are reflected in, and protected by, the terms of the contract.

This online classroom will also cover the importance of the governing law in international contracts and offer guidance on good practice for drafting dispute resolution clauses. With a practical focus, this classroom will include anticipating and advising about risks that may arise from variations and changes in scope, and the associated cost, time, regulatory and legal implications.

Enrol now to join Claire King and Mark Pantry on Thursday 30 April 12-1pm to learn about advising on complex, international construction contracts and disputes.

What this will cover

This course will cover:

  • the types of disputes that arise in cross-border construction projects
  • advising on cross-border construction contracts to reduce the risk of future disputes
  • the importance of the governing law and effective dispute resolution clauses in protecting your client’s interests
  • advising on variations and changes in project scope in cross-border construction projects
Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will be able to:

  • identify the common causes of cross-border construction contract disputes
  • understand how to reduce the risk of disputes in cross-border construction
  • give accurate advice about contracts and dispute resolution clauses
  • identify the elements that are contributing to a dispute and know what action to take to protect a client’s interests
How you will learn

Course format

This online classroom consists of the following elements:

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams
  • an optional MCQ assessment, to obtain a certificate of completion

Assessment

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 80%.

Length

The online classroom will take 60 minutes, excluding the assessment.

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£104.19 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Live online classroom
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Junior lawyers
Solicitors
Course length
1 hour
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A1
A2
A4
A5
B3
B4
B6

The experts

Claire King

Expert
Facilitator

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Mark Pantry

Expert
Facilitator

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