International Law & Cross-Border Transactions

📘 Module 1: Foundations of International Law (45 minutes)

📖 Section 1.1: Sources and Principles

• Public vs. Private International Law
• Treaties, conventions, customs, and general principles

📖 Section 1.2: Role of International Institutions

• UN, WTO, ICSID, ICC, WIPO
• Jurisdiction and enforcement challenges

📘 Module 2: Cross‑Border Contracts & Transactions (60 minutes)

📖 Section 2.1: Structuring International Contracts

• Choice of law and jurisdiction clauses
• Force majeure, currency risk, governing language

📖 Section 2.2: Trade & Investment Agreements

• BITs, FTAs, WTO-GATT framework
• Export-import contracts and Incoterms (ICC)

📖 Section 2.3: Payment Systems & Risk Mitigation

• Letters of credit, escrow arrangements
• Dispute resolution and arbitration clauses

📘 Module 3: Regulatory Compliance in Cross‑Border Business (60 minutes)

📖 Section 3.1: Anti‑Corruption & Sanctions Compliance

• FCPA, UK Bribery Act, Indian PCA
• Sanctions screening and due diligence

📖 Section 3.2: Taxation & Transfer Pricing

• OECD guidelines, BEPS framework
• Cross-border tax planning & risk allocation

📖 Section 3.3: Data Protection & Cross-Border Flows

• GDPR, DPDP Act, and localization norms
• Contractual safeguards for global data transfers

📘 Module 4: Dispute Resolution & Enforcement (75 minutes)

📖 Section 4.1: International Arbitration

• ICC, SIAC, LCIA, UNCITRAL rules
• Seat of arbitration, procedural law, enforcement under New York Convention

📖 Section 4.2: Cross-Border Litigation

• Forum selection and recognition of foreign judgments
• Jurisdictional challenges and public policy issues

📖 Section 4.3: Case Studies & Practical Insights

• Lessons from international joint ventures, IP disputes, and trade sanctions
• Best practices for cross-border contract enforcement

🌍 Equip yourself to handle complex international legal issues and navigate the global legal environment with strategic confidence.