Introduction

In today’s interconnected economy, businesses must operate across multiple jurisdictions, each with its own legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges. From cross-border contracts and dispute resolution to international trade laws and compliance with anti-corruption regulations, companies must adopt robust legal strategies to protect their interests and maintain global competitiveness.

This course provides a comprehensive and practical approach to managing international contracts, regulatory risks, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. Through real-world case studies, contract drafting exercises, and risk assessment frameworks, participants will gain the skills needed to succeed in global business operations.

Course Objectives

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

• Understand key international business laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop risk management strategies for global contracts, investments, and operations.
• Navigate international trade laws, sanctions, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.).
• Resolve international disputes through arbitration, mediation, and litigation.
• Leverage digital transformation & AI tools for legal compliance in global business.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals engaged in international trade, global operations, and cross-border legal compliance, including:

• Corporate legal counsel and compliance officers.
• Business executives and multinational managers.
• Risk management and corporate governance professionals.
• International trade lawyers and policymakers.
• Entrepreneurs and investors expanding into foreign markets.

5-Day Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of International Business Law & Global Compliance

• Legal Frameworks for International Business: WTO, UNIDROIT, OECD Guidelines.
• International Regulatory Compliance: Understanding global vs. local legal requirements.
• Global Corporate Governance & Risk Management.
• Case Study: How companies successfully navigate international legal complexities.

Day 2: Cross-Border Contracts, Negotiations & Risk Mitigation

• Drafting & Enforcing International Contracts: Key clauses and risk allocation.
• Choice of Law & Jurisdiction: Managing legal risks in global transactions.
• Negotiation Strategies for International Agreements.
• Workshop: Drafting an enforceable international contract with risk protections.

Day 3: International Trade, Sanctions & Anti-Corruption Compliance

• Trade Regulations & Export Controls: WTO rules, tariffs, and import/export laws.
• Economic Sanctions & Restrictions: OFAC, EU sanctions, and international trade embargoes.
• Anti-Corruption & Bribery Laws: Compliance with FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and global anti-corruption measures.
• Interactive Session: Identifying and mitigating corruption risks in international business.

Day 4: International Dispute Resolution & Legal Risk Management

• Resolving Cross-Border Business Disputes: Litigation vs. arbitration vs. mediation.
• International Arbitration & Enforcement of Judgments (New York Convention).
• Investment Protection & Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs).
• Case Study: Landmark international business disputes and their resolutions.

Day 5: Future-Proofing International Legal Strategies

• Digital Transformation & AI in International Legal Compliance.
• Cybersecurity & Data Protection in Cross-Border Transactions (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) & Global Business Ethics.
• Final Capstone Exercise: Developing a legal strategy for a multinational expansion.