Advanced Contract Drafting and Dispute Management Programme for Infrastructure and Construction Projects
21st & 22nd May 2026 , Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport
India is gradually gaining the status of “Construction Dispute Capital of the World”. One of the reasons for this is poor understanding, drafting and management of construction contracts. Contracts are drafted more like a “Wishlist” without understanding the interfaces between contract clauses, project management, financial and legal issues. Ambiguous clauses are drafted which lead to varying interpretations, certain clauses are not legally tenable, some obstruct cash flows while others make project management meaningless. Many clauses are included simply as copy-paste or because “things have always been done this way”.
Construction contracts have to be drafted with only two aims in mind:
- Enabling project success in terms of cost, quality and time.
- Dispute avoidance/minimization.
In this two day workshop, we shall discuss the following :
- Contractual issues, clauses and terms which are not properly understood.
- Risk allotment in contracts.
- Drafting contract clauses for project success and dispute minimization.
- Framing innovative contracts.
- Effective management of disputes.
The two-day sessions will be primarily through case studies and practical examples. The workshop will benefit all professionals of all verticals working in infrastructure field- Contract, Project, Legal, Finance, Audit and General Management.
Key takeways of the Porgramme. After undergoing this Programme, the participants will have confidence in:
- Identifying risks and “red flags” in tender.
- Understand practical , contractual , financials and project management implications of contract clauses and terms.
- Carry out appropriate contractual communication.
- Draft legally tenable and enforceable clauses.
- Manage disputes effectively.
Course Outcomes
This trainer-led and peer-driven event delivers a pragmatic program developed from decades of experience that avoids frequent obstacles and provides effective solutions for real business situations.
- Identifying “Red Flag clauses” in construction contracts – Case study and Group Discussion
- Essential Features of a contract
- Peculiarities of construction contracts
- Construction contract structures and types
- Selecting the correct contractual arrangement
- Handing of disputes
- Salient features and interpretation of Indian Contract Act 1872 as applicable to construction contracts*
- Understanding clauses of construction contracts* *Discussions based on mini case studies and live example
- Drafting clauses
- Handling unfair clauses(case studies)
Course Trainer
Amit Kathpalia
MRICS,FIE,FICCP,SCL(UK)
Corporate Trainer, Construction Contracts and Claims Specialist, FIDIC certified trainer, Arbitrator and Mediator
Amit Kathpalia has been in the construction industry for 40 years with 35 years in Govtn including 9 years as Chief Engineer and five years in corporate as VP. He is a Civil engineer with an M.Tech in Geotech Engineering from IIT and an LLM In International Construction Contracts from Pantheon Assas University of Law, Paris. He is a Visiting Professor at RICS School of Built Environment, NLU Delhi and National Institute of Construction Management and Research University(NICMAR), Adjunct Faculty at L&T Institute of Project Management, L&T Edutech, and a corporate trainer. He has taken training sessions of more than 125 companies in India and abroad during last four years. He is also the author of a book – “Practical Construction Contract Issues Which are not Commonly Understood”. He is currently the managing partner of Boutique Techno-legal firm “Klaims and Qwantum International” and Infrastructure Advisory Firm “AK Infrastructure Advisory”.
You Cannot Miss This Event
Poorly drafted contracts are one of the biggest reasons for delays, disputes, and financial losses in infrastructure projects. This programme addresses exactly that.
You will learn how to:
- Identify hidden risks and “red flag” clauses before they become disputes
- Avoid common drafting mistakes caused by copy-paste practices
- Align contract clauses with project execution realities
- Ensure legal enforceability while maintaining commercial practicality
- Minimize disputes through better structuring and communication
What makes this programme stand out is its hands-on approach—real case studies, live examples, and practical drafting sessions instead of just theory.
If your role involves contracts, projects, or decision-making, this programme will directly impact how effectively you manage risk and protect your organization.
Who Should Attend:
- Project Directors & Project Managers
- Contracts & Commercial Managers
- Tendering & Business Development Teams
- Engineers, Quantity Surveyors & In-house Legal Teams
- Consultants involved in EPC and infrastructure projects
Programme Schedule
- 08:30 : Registration and coffee
- 09.00 : Morning session begins
- 11.00 : Morning refreshment and Networking Break
- 11.16 : Morning session continues
- 13.00 : Networking Luncheon
- 14.00 : Afternoon session begins
- 15.45 - 16.00 : Evening refreshment and Networking Break
- 17.00 : Course conclude
Course Agenda
- This intensive two-day programme provides a comprehensive understanding of construction contracts, beginning with identifying “red flag” clauses in construction and consultancy agreements, understanding essential contract features, selecting appropriate contract structures, and effectively allocating risks to ensure project success. It further covers the legal and practical interpretation of contracts, including key provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, along with insights into commonly used clauses through real-life case discussions. The programme also focuses on drafting critical contract clauses such as extension of time, delay management, liquidated damages, indemnities, termination, force majeure, assignment, novation, and time-bar provisions, along with handling variations, unforeseen site conditions, defects, and dispute resolution mechanisms including ADR. Participants will also learn to address unfair clauses like “no damages for delay,” “no interest on delayed payments,” “no claim certificates,” and liability caps, followed by practical guidance on dispute management, including drafting arbitration clauses, managing arbitration proceedings, challenging arbitral awards, and exploring mediation as an effective alternative.
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Professional Training fees 35000 INR + 18% GST per delegate Premier Plus- Bring 3 or more delegates to this event and benefit from a 10% SAVINGS off the regular price.
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