EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LEGAL RISKS IN EPC CONTRACTS
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LEGAL RISKS IN EPC CONTRACTS
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 – 13 Aug 2025 | Manama – Bahrain | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 06 – 08 Oct 2025 | Doha – Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts form the foundation of major infrastructure and industrial projects. However, their complexity and scale expose stakeholders to significant legal and commercial risks. Managing these risks effectively is critical to delivering projects on time, within budget, and without disputes.
This 3-day executive course is designed to equip senior professionals with a practical understanding of how to identify, mitigate, and manage legal risks associated with EPC contracts. Through real case examples, contract analysis, and risk workshops, participants will gain insight into contract structuring, dispute prevention, liability allocation, and claims handling.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the legal structure and risk profile of EPC contracts
• Identify and allocate risks through effective contract drafting
• Manage change orders, delays, and force majeure claims
• Address issues related to indemnities, warranties, and liquidated damages
• Strengthen project governance, compliance, and dispute prevention mechanisms
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain a strategic view of legal and contractual risks in EPC environments
• Strengthen negotiation and contract management skills
• Improve coordination between legal, commercial, and technical teams
• Reduce potential for disputes, cost overruns, and project delays
• Ensure better legal compliance and protection for your organization
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Project directors and EPC managers
• In-house legal counsel and contract managers
• Procurement and commercial heads
• Risk managers and compliance officers
• Senior executives overseeing large-scale EPC projects
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Understanding of key clauses and legal terms in EPC contracts
• Legal risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Change management and variation control
• Claims identification and documentation
• Proactive dispute resolution and negotiation strategies
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Reduced exposure to contract-related litigation and claims
• Better legal compliance across projects and operations
• Improved alignment of project execution with contractual obligations
• Stronger contract negotiation and drafting capability
• Enhanced communication between legal, technical, and project teams
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Legal frameworks, risk allocation, and contract structure
• Case Studies – Real-world EPC contract disputes and lessons learned
• Workshops – Contract clause review, risk mapping, and claims scenarios
• Peer Exchange – Cross-functional discussion on project contract risks
• Tools – Sample clauses, legal risk checklists, and contract audit templates
Course Outline
DETAILED 3-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: EPC Contract Fundamentals and Legal Risk Allocation
- Module 1: Structure and Features of EPC Contracts (07:30 – 09:30)
• Turnkey structure, lump sum pricing, performance guarantees - Module 2: Legal Risk Exposure and Allocation (09:45 – 11:15)
• Risk-sharing mechanisms, indemnities, insurance - Module 3: Workshop – Risk Mapping Exercise (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identify legal and commercial risks in EPC contracts - Module 4: Key Clauses and Drafting Techniques (02:00 – 03:30)
• Time for completion, change orders, force majeure
Day 2: Managing Claims, Disputes, and Contract Compliance
- Module 1: Variations, Claims, and Extensions of Time (07:30 – 09:30)
• Variation orders, EOT processes, and claim substantiation - Module 2: Liquidated Damages, Caps, and Warranties (09:45 – 11:15)
• LD enforcement, liability limitations, and warranty obligations - Module 3: Workshop – Claims Handling Simulation (11:30 – 01:00)
• Respond to a claims scenario and prepare documentation - Module 4: Regulatory and Contractual Compliance (02:00 – 03:30)
• Anti-corruption, health & safety, and ESG clauses
Day 3: Dispute Prevention and Executive Contract Strategy
- Module 1: Avoiding and Resolving Disputes (07:30 – 09:30)
• DABs, mediation, arbitration clauses, and escalation paths - Module 2: Contract Governance and Oversight (09:45 – 11:15)
• Governance models, audit trails, and role clarity - Module 3: Workshop – Designing a Legal Risk Mitigation Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Draft a plan covering risk triggers, responses, and controls - Module 4: Final Review – Leading EPC Contracts Strategically (02:00 – 03:30)
• Integrating legal strategy into EPC project execution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Executive Management of Legal Risks in EPC Contracts, validating their ability to assess, manage, and mitigate legal and contractual risks in large-scale engineering and construction projects.