Legal Issues in Major Project Management
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Legal Issues in Major Project Management
Legal Issues in Major Project Management

Course Overview
Managing major projects presents numerous legal challenges, including regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, and dispute resolution. Failure to address these legal aspects can lead to financial losses, project delays, and reputational risks. This high-level course provides professionals with the expertise to navigate the legal complexities of major projects, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering successful project execution.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
· Understand the legal framework governing major project management.
· Analyze key contractual elements and their impact on project execution.
· Identify and mitigate legal risks in contract management and procurement.
· Navigate regulatory compliance and its implications for large-scale projects.
· Develop strategies for handling disputes, claims, and liability issues.
· Apply best practices in legal risk management for project success.
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals involved in major infrastructure and development projects, including:
· Project Managers and Directors.
· Legal Counsels and Contract Managers.
· Procurement and Supply Chain Specialists.
· Engineers and Construction Managers.
· Risk and Compliance Officers.
· Government and Regulatory Affairs Professionals.
Course Content (5 Days)
Day 1: Legal Foundations in Major Project Management
1. Introduction to legal principles in project management
2. Understanding key legislation and regulatory frameworks
3. Legal roles and responsibilities in project governance
4. Case studies on legal compliance in major projects
Day 2: Contract Law and Procurement in Project Management
1. Essentials of contract law in large-scale projects
2. Structuring effective procurement strategies
3. Key contractual clauses: liabilities, warranties, and indemnities
4. Common contractual pitfalls and dispute avoidance
5. Practical exercise: Reviewing and analyzing real-world contracts
Day 3: Risk Management and Dispute Resolution
1. Identifying and managing legal risks in project execution
2. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): mediation, arbitration, litigation
3. Legal aspects of force majeure, project delays, and claims management
4. Best practices in dispute resolution and conflict mitigation
5. Case study: Examining legal disputes and lessons learned
Day 4: Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Law
1. Navigating local and international legal compliance
2. Legal obligations in environmental impact assessments
3. Health, safety, and labor law considerations in major projects
4. Managing legal risks related to regulatory changes
5. Case studies on regulatory compliance challenges
Day 5: Strategic Legal Considerations and Best Practices
1. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and joint venture agreements
2. Ethics and governance in major project management
3. Intellectual property rights and confidentiality in projects
4. Emerging legal trends affecting project management
5. Final case study: Developing a legal
risk mitigation strategy
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