What is this course?

A practical, hands-on short workshop that unpacks the essentials of international business law with a focus on the contractual clauses that drive cross-border agreements (e.g., governing law, jurisdiction, IP, exclusivity, termination, confidentiality, force majeure, payment/milestones). It’s designed to help professionals and students read, draft and assess typical clauses used in international commercial contracts.

 

Key skills developed: interpreting and evaluating contract clauses; identifying & mitigating legal risks in international transactions; drafting/negotiating enforceable cross-border agreements; applying legal thinking in business decisions.

 

Why study this short course at GISMA?

• Practical & focused: concentrates on the contractual building blocks you’ll see in real international agreements.

• Useful for many careers: marketing, commercial contracts, procurement, in-house counsel support roles, consultancy, and anyone involved in cross-border partnerships.

• Compact upgrade: a one-day intensive that adds a marketable, career-relevant skill to your CV without committing to a degree.

 

Core topics / programme structure (what you’ll study)

Practical clause-by-clause analysis and related legal principles, including:

• Structure of cross-border contracts and parties’ roles.

• Choice of governing law & jurisdiction / forum selection.

• Intellectual property clauses (licences, ownership, enforcement).

• Marketing & territorial exclusivity clauses.

• Payment terms, milestones & acceptance procedures.

• Confidentiality & data considerations.

• Termination rights and remedies.

• Force majeure / hardship and limits on liability.

• Conflicts of law, lex mercatoria and comparative approaches.

 

Disciplines / who benefits

• Legal awareness for business, procurement, sales, partnerships, IP management, contract managers, project managers, consultants, in-house commercial teams and entrepreneurs working internationally.

 

Highlights

• Very practical: clause analysis and drafting tips you can apply immediately.

• Short time commitment: single-day format for rapid reskilling.

• Run from London + online option: accessible internationally.

 

Career outcomes & uses

• Short-term: enhanced commercial awareness, better contract review skills, improved negotiation confidence.

• Medium/long-term: stronger profile for roles that liaise with legal teams or manage contracts (procurement, partnerships, product licensing, operations, project management).

 

Latest updates or special requirements

• GISMA lists a published intake (26 Aug 2025) and the fee — event dates and fees may change; always verify the current schedule on the short course page or with admissions.