An understanding of international buying, contract drafting, contract formation and arbitration is essential for energy and utility companies to succeed effectively in today’s increasingly competitive and complex global business environment. Having a full grasp of existing international legislative frameworks in respect of commercial contracts in the utilisation of international goods and services, is paramount in ensuring business development activities maximise your company’s return on investment and operates within established international private law and codes of practice.
The programme explores effective methods in enhancing international buying that will support this critical component of your organisation’s purchasing operations; how to negotiate effectively within appropriate contractual frameworks; provide participants with the necessary expertise to maximise their organisation’s capacity to achieve expected business results within highly competitive
international markets.
The programme will equip participants with the requisite skills to be able to appraise their existing contract arrangements, plan purchasing and supply policy and implementation, and will highlight the fundamentals of contract law and formation through pertinent case studies, with support from energy utility consultants and practitioners.