Yong Pung How School of Law

• A comprehensive understanding of the stages, processes, and advantages of different dispute resolution mechanisms
• The unique role of each participant in dispute resolution processes, with a focus on the advocate’s role
• Knowledge of the models and theoretical approaches appropriate to settle disputes through negotiation and mediation
• Capacity to draft written submissions to clients, mediators, arbitrators, and judges, and recognise the distinctive functions of these submissions
• Deliver persuasive and clear oral arguments in different dispute resolution fora

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Understand the general legal framework regulating major corporate deals
2. Understand the main legal documents involved in corporate deals
3. Understand the business and financial rationales for the legal devices used
4. Understand the key issues in negotiating and advising on venture capital investment deals