Courses in Comparative Contract Law & Negotiation
Modular training that underpins the IGCM certifications
Our courses form the educational foundation for both CECM and CGCM certifications. Each course focuses on clause-level comparative analysis across multiple jurisdictions, teaching you how contracts actually work in different legal systems.
Core for CECM
Comparative Contract Law: UK & EU
Contract basics, key clauses, and regulatory overlays in UK and European contexts. Learn how common law and civil law influences shape European contracting.
Core for CGCM
Comparative Contract Law: US & Common Law
Understand how US and other common law systems handle contracts, damages, and risk. Compare UCC, common law, and state variations.
Supplementary
Middle East & UAE Contracting Basics
Civil law influences, Sharia considerations, and regional contract norms in the Gulf states and broader Middle East.
Core for CGCM
Global Governing Law & Jurisdiction
How to choose and interpret governing law and jurisdiction clauses. Strategic considerations for multi-jurisdiction deals.
Negotiation
Cross-Border Negotiation Fundamentals
Negotiation styles and expectations across cultures and regions. Practical tactics for global deal-making.
Supplementary
Contract Law in China & Asia
Understanding contracts in civil law-influenced Asian jurisdictions, including China, Singapore, and hybrid systems.
Supplementary
African Contract Systems
Contract law across African jurisdictions including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and emerging markets.