Diploma in International Business Law

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LawSikho

Explore the legal systems and international law basic principles with a Diploma in International Business Law certification by LawSikho

Mode

Online

Duration

6 Months

Fees

₹ 66000

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 4-6 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The duration of the Diploma in International Business Law certification course is 6 months. The course offers extensive knowledge and understanding of legal systems around the world and basic principles of international law. The certification programme can be applied by Lawyers, Management Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, In-house Counsels, Litigators, and Law Students.

The certification course offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes an introduction to the international legal regime, conflict management and negotiation and anatomy of contract drafting. The Diploma in International Business Law certification by LawSikho equips the students with the required skills and knowledge such as legal systems and creating tax strategies for global clients.

Also Read: Online International Business Courses & Certifications

The highlights

  • 6 Months Online Course
  • 1 Online Live Class Per Week
  • 3 Writing Assignments  
  • Interview, Internship, & Job Support 
  • Instructor Feedback on Assignments
  • Digital Access to Entire Study Material
  • 1 Practical Exercises Per Week

Program offerings

  • Content access for 3 years
  • Training writing articles
  • Publishing articles
  • Access to lms
  • Android & ios apps
  • 3 writing assignments
  • Doubt clearing on whatsapp
  • Lms & classes
  • Networking with students & alumni
  • Cv enhancement

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 66,000

Diploma in International Business Law Certification Fee Structure

Certification Course 

Fees 

Diploma in International Business Law

Rs. 66,000

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

National Skill Development Corporation +1 more

Who it is for

The certification course is designed for law students, lawyers, in-house counsels, litigators and other related professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge. This course is also beneficial for: 

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates will be given a certificate after completing all the assignments and developing their skills by spending 3-4 hours per week on this course. The students will receive a certificate cobranded by NSDC and Skill India which will be delivered to their provided address.

What you will learn

After completing the Diploma in International Business Law certification syllabus, the students will gain a deep understanding of the legal systems and basic principles of international law and how the contracts function. They will also learn various commercial dispute-solving strategies and the expansion of business into a foreign market.

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of how the lawyers manage the conflicts and resolve them, and understand the technical and commercial aspects of contract-specific negotiations. Upon the completion of the Diploma in International Business Law training, candidates will be able to draft contractual clauses, review contracts, and perform the risk analysis of contracts.

The syllabus

Introduction to the International Legal Regime

  • Legal systems around the world - common law and civil law
  • Basic principles of International law and How International Contracts Work
  • What are the different types of disputes you can encounter in cross border contracts?
  • Which alternative dispute resolution methods are used to resolve international disputes?
  • Which resources can you use to find out about legal systems in a country?

International Conflict Management and Negotiation

International Conflict Management
  • Introduction to international Conflict Management  
  • Individual Conflict Management Strategies
Negotiation
  • Common Negotiation Techniques and Pitfalls
  • Hostage Negotiation Techniques and Business Applications
  • Negotiation as a Method of Dispute Resolution
  • Negotiation Case Studies
Maneuvering Through International Negotiations: A Guide for Lawyers
  • Introduction to International Negotiation
  • Negotiating to win
Mediation, Conciliation and Expert Determination
  • Introduction to Mediation / Conciliation
  • Institutional Mediation / Conciliation and procedure
  • Expert determination

Understanding the Anatomy of Contract Drafting

  • Contract Anatomy - Introduction to parts of a contract
  • Title, recitals, definition and interpretation clauses
  • Representations and Warranties clauses and covenants
  • Conditions Precedent, Conditions Subsequent and Completion
  • How to Draft Obligations and Payment Clauses in Any Contract
  • Term, termination, renewal and survival clauses
  • Assignment and Change of Control Clauses
  • Confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit and exclusivity clauses
  • Waiver, Variation and Severability clauses
  • Indemnity and Limitation of Liability clauses
  • Notice and communication clauses
  • Breach and enforcement related clauses
  • Governing Law, Jurisdiction, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
  • Takeaway: The definitive contract checklist
  • Non-disclosure Agreements
  • Employment Agreements
  • Memorandum of Understanding
  • End-User License Agreements
  • Introduction to syndicate finance and select clauses in syndicate loan agreements
  • Templates
    • Non-disclosure Agreements (NDA)
    • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
    • Executive Employment Agreements (EEA)
    • End-User License Agreements (EULA)
    • Syndicate Loan Agreements (APLMA format)

International Commercial Arbitration

Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration
  • Why is International Commercial Arbitration a preferred mode for dispute resolution in international transactions?
  • Legal work in international commercial arbitration for in-house counsels, corporate lawyers, arbitration lawyers and litigators
  • How to navigate the domestic and offshore legs of International Commercial Arbitration  
  • What you need to know about foreign law to be effective in international commercial arbitration
  • How to brief offshore counsel with respect to arbitration proceedings
  • How international commercial arbitrations can be institutionalised and what are the important organisations in this area?
  • Ad hoc v International Arbitration
Seat and Venue in Arbitration
  • What are the key considerations in selection of the set of arbitration rules that will govern a dispute between contracting parties?
  • How do these vary in case of ad hoc arbitration vis-a-vis institutional arbitration?
  • UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
How to draft an Arbitration Clause in International Commercial Arbitration?
  • How to apply the seat and venue consideration and remove uncertainty while drafting an effective and predictable arbitration clause.
  • Case studies of some well drafted and not so well drafted arbitration clauses.
  • Arriving at a Model Arbitration Clause for International Contracts and how to modify it as per applicable factual situation.
Pathological Arbitration Clauses
  • What are pathological arbitration clauses? 
    • How to navigate in case your client is stuck with a pathological arbitration clause?
How to Select an Appropriate Institution for International Commercial Arbitration?
  • How to answer common questions that every client faces about selection of seat, selection of arbitral institution and choice of law
  • Special emphasis on following Arbitration Institutions
    • International Court of Arbitration
    • London Court of International Arbitration
    • Singapore International Arbitration Centre
    • Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
    • International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
Contract Law from the Perspective of Arbitration: Comparing the laws of UK, Dubai, US and Singapore Comparison between UK, Dubai, US and Singapore contract law from the perspective of arbitration?
How To Draft a Statement of Claim and Defence in International Commercial Arbitration?
What are the key implications of the choice of seat on challenge to arbitral awards and their enforcement?
Enforcement of International Commercial Arbitration Awards outside India and in India
  • How to enforce awards in Singapore
  • How to enforce awards in UK
  • How to enforce awards in US
  • How to enforce awards in Dubai
  • How to enforce awards in Netherlands
  • How to enforce awards in Canada
  • How to enforce awards in Malaysia
  • How to enforce awards in Philippines
  • How to resist and challenge enforcement proceedings - top strategies
Latest Trends in Arbitration Proceedings
  • Implication of Brexit on increasing International Commercial Arbitrations & London as the seat and venue of Arbitration
  • Implication of Belt and Road Initiative & increase in arbitrations administered in mainland china.
  • Implication of uncertainty in Hong Kong and its impact on International Commercial Arbitrations rooted in Singapore.
  • The newer emerging Arbitration Institutions and advent of third party funding. 
  • Impact of Pandemic on International Commercial Arbitrations, if any.
Supervisory Jurisdiction of Courts with respect to Singapore, UK and Hong Kong
Introduction to International Mediation and Conciliation
Procedures & considerations governing International Mediation and Conciliation
Templates
  • Letter to invoke arbitral proceedings before LCIA, ICC, SIAC 
  • Notice of commencement of arbitration
  • Statement of claim
  • Statement of defence
  • Application for measures to constitute the tribunal before a domestic court in an international commercial arbitration (Indian Supreme Court) 
  • Application for interim relief before the tribunal
  • Application for interim relief before a domestic court (India)
  • Petition for enforcement of arbitral award
  • Application to set aside an arbitral award

Doing Business With China

  • How to incorporate an entity in China
  • How are economic records maintained in China?
  • How can foreign companies enter China?
  • The areas of foreign penetration: business sectors which have been opened
  • A focus on the amazing journey of the automotive industry
  • Implementation issues
  • Changes in the legal framework
  • Technology creation in China
  • Global sourcing strategies of large Chinese public groups
  • International Strategies for Downstream Investment
  • Challenges to operating a business in China
    • Transfer of IP to local partner
    • IP enforcement
    • Contract enforcement 
    • International arbitration in China
    • Hierarchy of courts

Doing Business in the United Kingdom (UK)

Overview of the UK economy
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
  • EU and UK after Brexit
Legal and court systems prevalent in the UK
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
Contract enforcement in the UK
Data protection and digital payments framework in the UK
How to incorporate an entity in the UK and corporate governance
Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in the UK
How to register and protect intellectual property in the UK
Overview of taxation systems in the UK
  • Domestic taxation
  • International treaty network
  • Global business structuring and UK taxes
Prevalent labour and employment systems in the UK
  • Immigration and visa-related issues for top executives
  • Minimum wage 
  • Trade union and collective bargaining with respect to M&A and other transactions
  • Termination process for white-collar staff and labours
  • Other issues
Import-export and trade policy in the UK
Can non-residents own immovable property in the UK?
Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in the UK

Doing Business in The United States of America (US)

Overview of the US economy
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
  • States where leading global and Indian businesses operating are headquartered
Legal and court systems prevalent in the US
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
  • Federal structure in the US
Contract enforcement in the US
How to incorporate an entity in the US and corporate governance
  • Most preferred states for incorporation
  • Important business structures in the US: Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Partnership, LLP, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp
  • How to retrieve company registration information and financials for important states 
  • Important reports filed with SEC by US listed companies and how to retrieve them
Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in the US
How to register and protect intellectual property in the US
Overview of taxation systems in the US
  • Corporate and individual tax slab
  • US DTAA network
  • US IRS and why it is feared the most
  • What are ‘pass-through’ structures and why global investors prefer pass-through structures
  • Tax havens for global businesses originating from the US
  • Unique aspects of US tax law for businesses: Controlled Foreign Corporations, thin capitalisation, etc.
How to execute a Delaware flip
Prevalent labour and employment systems in the US
Import-export and trade policy in the US
Can non-residents own immovable property in the US?
Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in the US
  • Chapter 7 bankruptcy
  • Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13 bankruptcy
US digital payments framework and data protection overview

Doing Business in The Middle East

Overview of the GCC countries
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
Legal and court systems prevalent in GCC countries
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
  • Contract enforcement in the GCC countries
  • How to incorporate an entity in Dubai
  • Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in the GCC countries
  • How to register and protect intellectual property in the GCC countries
  • Overview of taxation systems in the GCC countries
  • Prevalent labour and employment systems in GCC countries
  • Import-export and trade policy in GCC countries
  • Can non-residents own immovable property Dubai?
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in the GCC countries

Doing Business in Singapore

Overview of the Singapore economy
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
  • Access to capital and listing of different kinds of entities on Singapore exchanges
Legal and court systems prevalent in Singapore
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
Contract enforcement in Singapore
International commercial arbitration process in Singapore
How to incorporate an entity in Singapore and corporate governance
  • How to flip ownership of an Indian company to Singapore
Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in Singapore
How to register and protect intellectual property in Singapore
Overview of taxation systems in Singapore
  • Domestic Tax in Singapore
  • International tax treaty network
  • India Singapore DTAA
  • Tax repercussions of outbound payments and sale of stake in Singapore companies
Prevalent labour and employment systems in Singapore
Import-export and trade policy in Singapore
Can non-residents own and transfer immovable property in Singapore?
Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in Singapore
Digital payments environment and broad data protection framework

Doing Business in Japan

Overview of the Japanese economy
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
Legal and court systems prevalent in Japan
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
  • Contract enforcement in Japan
  • How to incorporate an entity or open a sales and marketing office in Japan and corporate governance
  • Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in Japan
  • How to register and protect intellectual property in Japan
  • Overview of taxation systems in Japan
  • Prevalent labour and employment systems in Japan
  • Import-export and trade policy in Japan
  • Can non-residents own and transfer immovable property in Japan?
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in Japan

Doing Business in Brazil

Overview of the Brazilian economy
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
Legal and court systems prevalent in Brazil
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
  • Contract enforcement in Brazil
  • How to incorporate an entity in the Brazil and corporate governance
  • Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in Brazil
  • How to register and protect intellectual property in Brazil
  • Overview of taxation systems in Brazil
  • Prevalent labour and employment systems in Brazil
  • Import-export and trade policy in Brazil
  • Can non-residents own immovable property in Brazil?
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in Brazil

International Taxation and Transfer

International taxation concepts
  • Sources of international taxation and DTAAs
  • Structure of DTAAs
  • What is Permanent Establishment?
  • Does international tax law apply to you if you don’t have an office offshore
Regulatory provisions relating to international tax
  • Consequences of round tripping
  • How does foreign tax credit work?
  • Controlled Foreign Corporations and POEM Rules - 
  • Tax structuring, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
  • What is thin capitalisation and how is it regulated in India and globally? 
  • General Anti-avoidance Rule
  • Tax information exchange arrangements, FATCA and CRS
  • How and when to use Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP)
  • Advance pricing agreements
  • India-US APA, CBDT Rules and how to claim benefit
  • Safe Harbour Rules (India)
International tax structuring
  • International tax structuring
  • International tax issues in secondment agreements
  • Comparison of Singapore, Dubai and Cyprus with Mauritius
  • Do commissionaire arrangements constitute a permanent establishment?
  • How to structure a WFOE business in China (for foreign companies)
  • Common tax structures for US-based businesses investing into Asia
  • Common tax structures for US-based businesses investing into Africa
Transfer pricing concepts
  • Transfer pricing - introduction and basics (video and ppt)
  • Transfer pricing compliance, disputes and penalties
  • Transfer pricing methods: an overview
  • Arm’s length price and methods of calculation

How to Enter a Foreign Market

  • When is the right time to expand into a foreign market?
  • Factors determining the decision whether to enter a foreign market
  • How to decide the right method to enter a foreign market
  • Roadblocks you are likely to face while entering a foreign market

Doing Business in European Union

Overview of the European Union
  • The Treaty of Rome and ‘Four Freedoms’
  • What are the EU Principles and Free Trade Agreements?
  • Important aspects of the EU Treaty for non-EU businesses
  • Introduction to European Union Institutions like EU Council, EU Commission and European Court of Justice
  • Instruments of law-making from an EU perspective: Decisions, Regulations, Directives, etc.
Doing business in the European Union Countries
  • Overview of the Economy and high growth sectors from the perspective of both EU and non-EU businesses.
  • Cultural aspects governing business considerations for non-EU businesses
  • In which sectors is maximum foreign investment taking place?
How to import and export within and outside European Union?
  • Overview of laws governing free movement of trade and services for EU and non-EU businesses.
  • Common business strategies adopted by non-EU businesses to import and export across EU countries.
Capital movements across European Union countries
  • Movement of currencies within and outside European Union with special emphasis on Schengen countries.
  • FDI laws governing investments from the perspective of non-EU businesses with special emphasis on Netherlands
Real estate investments in European Union
  • How real estate laws vary across European Union
  • How real estate investments are regulated for EU and Non-EU businesses.
  • Contract enforcement in European Union countries
  • International commercial arbitration process in European Union Countries
  • How to incorporate an entity in EU and corporate governance
  • How to register and protect intellectual property in European Union
  • Overview of taxation systems in European Union from the perspective of a non-EU business
    • From the perspective of non-EU countries.
    • Case study of Netherland and Ireland with special reference to India.
  • Prevalent labour and employment systems in Singapore
  • Can non-residents own and transfer immovable property in Singapore?
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in European Union
    • Digital payments environment and GDPR framewor

Doing Business in Canada

Overview of the Canadian economy
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
  • Access to capital and listing of different kinds of entities on Canada’s stock exchanges
Legal and court systems prevalent in Canada
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
  • How to navigate provincial rules and implications on central laws
Contract enforcement in Canada
International commercial arbitration process in Canada
How to incorporate an entity in Canada and corporate governance
Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in Canada
How to register and protect intellectual property in Canada
Overview of taxation systems in Canada
  • Domestic Tax in Canada
  • International tax treaty network
  • India Canada DTAA
  • Tax repercussions of outbound payments and sale of stake in Canada companies
Prevalent labour and employment systems in Canada
Import-export and trade policy in Canada
Can non-residents own and transfer immovable property in Canada?
Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in Canada
  • Digital payments environment and broad data protection framework

Doing Business in Russia

Overview of the Russian economy
  • Which sectors receive maximum foreign investment
  • Which are the high growth sectors?
  • In which areas is maximum international trade taking place
  • Access to capital and listing of different kinds of entities on Russia’s exchanges
Legal and court systems prevalent in Russia
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
  • How to navigate provincial rules and implications on central laws
Contract enforcement in Russia
International commercial arbitration process in Russia
How to incorporate an entity in Russia and corporate governance
Foreign direct investment regime and incentives for foreign investment in Russia
How to register and protect intellectual property in Russia
Overview of taxation systems in Russia
  • Domestic Tax in Russia
  • International tax treaty network
  • India Russia DTAA
  • Tax repercussions of outbound payments and sale of stake in Russia companies
Prevalent labour and employment systems in Russia
Import-export and trade policy in Russia
Can non-residents own and transfer immovable property in Russia?
Insolvency and Bankruptcy regime in Russia
  • Digital payments environment and broad data protection framework

Admission details

To join the Diploma in International Business Law classes, follow the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:

https://lawsikho.com/course/international--business-law

Step 2: Participants must click on the “Enroll Now” button, fill in the necessary information and click on the “Submit” button.

How it helps

The Diploma in International Business Law certification benefits include:

  • The students will be equipped with the required skills and knowledge of legal systems and basic principles of international law and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • They will get access to the entire study material access on LMS, Android and iOS apps and instructor feedback on assignments. 
  • The certification course offers 1 practical assignment per week and 3 writing assignments. 
  • The students will receive coaching for professional networking and will be able to get student and alumni networking support. 
  • They will also get access to updated content online for 3 years and doubt clearing on WhatsApp, LMS & classes.
  • Top-scoring aspirants will be recommended to law firms and companies.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Diploma in International Business Law training?

The certification course duration is 6 months. The programme focuses on providing an in-depth knowledge of international business laws, legal systems around the world, and basic principles of international law.

Does the Diploma in International Business Law certificate course provide placement support to the students?

Yes, a dedicated placement team will help students to get jobs, internships, and freelance projects worldwide. The Experts will guide students to build their profile on LinkedIn, crack the interviews, and mock interviews.

Do students will receive a certificate for the Diploma in International Business Law certification course?

Yes, the students will receive a certificate after completing all the assignments and invest at least 3-4 hours per week in developing skills apart from the classes of this course.

What skills will students learn after pursuing the Diploma in International Business Law online course?

The students will learn to create tax strategies for global clients, identify and strategise new markets, negotiate, review and draft contracts, deal with mediation and arbitration and manage and negotiate international conflicts.

Who can enrol for the Diploma in International Business Law online course?

This certification course can be pursued by Lawyers, Management Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, In-house Counsels, Litigators, and Law Students.

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