2021 FIDIC CONTRACTS

 

DATES: MAR 29 - APR 2, 2021    
         
VENUE: LIVE ONLINE COURSE    apply now button  
       
TUITION: $2245    
       

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

This seminar offers an overview and deeper understanding of the FIDIC Suite of Construction Contracts. Each of the different FIDIC books will be discussed and different analyses will focus on the most appropriate type of contract for different types of projects. During the course, the FIDIC Red book will be most closely analyzed. The seminar will also discuss dispute resolution clauses in FIDIC contracts. The seminar will conclude with an interactive FIDIC contract negotiation.

 

Format

The seminar will be delivered through 5 live online sessions via videoconferencing platform. Each session will last approximately 3.5 hours and will start at a time to be announced closer to the seminar, but the starting time will be within a time window of 7:00 am – 8:30 am Washington DC time (Eastern Standard Time). We expect the classes to be highly interactive and will include presentations, case studies and exercises.

 

 Course Outline

 

Types of Contracts – Different FIDIC Books

  • Overview of Green, Red, Yellow, Orange and Silver books
  • Comparison of key clauses
  • Identifying the most appropriate book for each type of project

 

FIDIC Red Book

  • Discussion of key clauses in red book
  • Variations
  • Delay Damages
  • Termination
  • Risk Protection

 

Dispute Resolution Under FIDIC

  • Mediation clauses and process
  • Dispute Resolution Boards
  • International Arbitration

 

Interactive Negotiation Session

  • Mock negotiation of FIDIC contract

 

Course Advisor

Akin Alcitepe concentrates his practice on complex commercial and construction litigation matters before international and domestic dispute resolution tribunals such as ICSID, ICC and the AAA as well as U.S. state and federal courts. Mr. Alcitepe is known for his meticulous preparation and expert tailoring of his jury presentations to decision-makers (bench vs. jury trial vs. arbitration) which produces favorable results for his clients. His experience includes litigation successes on the local, national and international stages.