Dispute Management in the Built Environment During Periods of Uncertainty

Overview

Webinar 1

Thursday 23 April 6:30 – 7:30pm GST

Dispute Avoidance Strategies During Periods of Uncertainty: Strengthening Collaboration, Negotiation and Mediation in Middle East Construction Projects

Focus

• Preventing disputes during periods of volatility and disruption.
• Managing uncertainty related to logistics, materials, pricing and delivery timelines.
• Reducing dispute risk through better collaboration and utilizing techniques like negotiation and mediation.

Key Topics

• Early engagement and open communication when ‘issues’ emerge.
• Importance of real time record keeping and clear documentation.
• Contractual compliance, notices and clarity around causation and subsequent delays.
• Negotiation as the first response, supported by mediation and collaborative mechanisms where appropriate.

Webinar 2

Thursday 30 April 6:30 – 7:30pm GST

Professional Judgement and Dispute Avoidance in Commercial Real Estate During Periods of Uncertainty

Negotiation and Appropriate Use of ADR in the Middle East Built Environment

Focus

• Promoting strong professional conduct and judgement across commercial. real estate activities during uncertain market conditions.
• Supporting constructive engagement between advisors, clients and counterparties to avoid disagreement and escalation.

Key Topics

• Managing professional judgement in commercial real estate advisory roles.
• Communicating assumptions, sensitivity and uncertainty clearly and consistently.
• Managing differing views or expectations in a measured and professional manner.
• Early engagement and dialogue to align understanding and reduce dispute risk.
• Overview of mediation and other ADR options in commercial real estate contexts.
• Role of early intervention in preserving relationships and avoiding formal disputes.