25-26 Sep, 2025
VCCircle

Commercial Contracts & Dispute Resolution

About the Training

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, mastering the art of crafting and negotiating commercial contracts and effectively resolving disputes is more critical than ever. The Commercial Contracts & Dispute Resolution Masterclass 2025, curated by VCCircle, is designed to equip legal, finance, and business professionals with cutting-edge insights, practical frameworks, and real-world examples to navigate these challenges successfully.

This two-day intensive program dives deep into the complexities of drafting airtight contracts, the nuances of negotiation, and the latest dispute resolution trends shaping the Indian and global markets. Learn directly from India’s top legal minds, in-house counsel, and dispute resolution experts through interactive sessions, role plays, and panel discussions.

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Overview

Key Highlights

  • In-depth coverage of modern contract drafting and negotiation strategies
  • Live case studies and real-world scenarios tailored to current market dynamics
  • Key regulatory updates impacting commercial contracts and dispute resolution
  • Best practices for dispute prevention, management, and enforcement
  • Practical tips for contract amendments, terminations, and risk mitigation
  • Direct interaction with India’s most influential legal and commercial professionals

Agenda

10:00 AM onwards
  • 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM

    Welcome Remarks by VCCircle

  • 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM

    Drafting Airtight Commercial Contracts in India's Dynamic Market

    • Updated contract law fundamentals
    • Common drafting mistakes & how to avoid them
    • Digital economy impact: data privacy, AI, ESG clauses
    • Key clauses: Reps & Warranties, Indemnities, Covenants, Termination
    • Tips for balancing legal, commercial, and sector-specific priorities

    Trainer: Karan Kalra, Founder, Bombay Law Chambers

  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

    Tea/Coffee Break

  • 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

    Mastering Negotiation Strategies for Complex Deals

    • Negotiation frameworks: distributive vs. integrative
    • Cross-border and regulated sector nuances
    • Overcoming deadlocks: recent case studies and best practices

    Trainer: Vivek Jha, Partner, Fox Mandal & Associates LLP

  • 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

    Legal Compliance, Risk Allocation & Regulatory Changes

    • Compliance updates: digital signatures, data protection, evolving regulatory requirements
    • Managing risks: indemnities, liability caps, insurance strategies
    • Sector-specific compliance examples (fintech, infra, digital platforms)

    Trainer: Pooja Kapadia, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advocates & Solicitors

  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM

    Interactive Panel: Real-world Drafting & Negotiation Challenges

    • Panel of experts (law firm partners, in-house counsel)
    • Live Q&A for participants’ real-life challenges
    • Practical insights on what really works in today’s contracts

    Trainers: Promode Murugavelu, Partner, Khaitan & Co & Shubha S. Karra, VP – General Counsel & Head of Compliance, CloudExtel

DAY 2
9:30 AM onwards
  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

    Dispute Resolution in Commercial Contracts: Emerging Trends

    • Current dispute resolution landscape in India
    • Arbitration, mediation, litigation: what works best
    • Crafting robust dispute resolution clauses
    • Hybrid dispute resolution models

    Trainer: Shweta Sahu, Leader, International Dispute Resolution and Investigations practice, Nishith Desai Associates

  • 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

    Managing Disputes: Enforcement Challenges & Strategy

    • Choosing the right dispute resolution method
    • Proactive dispute prevention techniques
    • Enforcement of awards (domestic & international)
    • Real-life examples and practical consideration

    Trainer: Arva Merchant, Partner at Khaitan & Co

  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

    Tea/Coffee Break

  • 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

    Advanced Session: International Arbitration & Enforcement Tactics

    • Cost, delay, and multi-party complexities in arbitration
    • Strategies for Indian awards enforcement abroad
    • Tactics for efficient dispute resolution in cross-border contracts

    Trainers: Amit Goyal, Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services EY & Nitesh Prakash, Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services EY

  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    Contract Modifications, Amendments, & Termination: Best Practices

    • Drafting effective modifications and amendments
    • Contract frustration, force majeure, termination triggers
    • Payment, exclusivity, confidentiality clauses in practice
    • Dealing with disputes during amendments and terminations

    Trainer: Shourya Sengupta, Partner, Khaitan & Co

  • 1:00 PM – Onwards

    Training concludes

DAY 1

Experts

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Amit Goyal

Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services EY
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Shweta Sahu

Leader, International Dispute Resolution and Investigations practice, Nishith Desai Associates
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Vivek Jha

Partner, Fox Mandal & Associates LLP
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Karan Kalra

Founder, Bombay Law Chambers
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Promode Murugavelu

Partner, Khaitan & Co
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Pooja Kapadia

Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advocates & Solicitors
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Arva Merchant

Partner, Khaitan & Co
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Shubha S. Karra

VP - General Counsel & Head of Compliance, CloudExtel
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Shourya Sengupta

Partner, Khaitan & Co
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Nitesh Prakash

Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services EY

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