Force Majeure, Variation and Contract Dispute Management
Give commercial and project teams the tools to manage contracts when circumstances change and disagreements arise. The course covers force majeure, hardship, variations, claims and the notice discipline that preserves rights. Delegates work through disruption scenarios drawn from African supply and project contracts and build a practical claims and dispute management approach that protects the commercial relationship where possible.
What you will be able to do
Interpret force majeure and hardship clauses and their practical limits.
Manage variations, change orders and their pricing and time impact.
Serve and respond to notices within contractual time bars.
Build and defend claims with proper records and causation.
Choose between negotiation, escalation and formal dispute routes.
Preserve the commercial relationship while protecting legal rights.
Course outline
01When Circumstances Change After Signing
02Force Majeure and Hardship in Practice
03Variations and Change Order Management
04Notices, Time Bars and Record Keeping
05Building and Defending Claims
06Escalation and Dispute Resolution Options
07Protecting the Commercial Relationship
Who should attend
This course suits contract managers, project managers, procurement staff and commercial leads who handle contract changes, claims and disputes.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Online
3
US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.