7-Day Faculty Development Programme on Construction Law, Contracts, and Arbitration
Dates: 8th – 14th November 2025
Mode: 7 Days Online (Evening sessions, 7:00 pm onwards)
Venue: Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law (Online Platform)
About the Event:
The School of Law at Dhirubhai Ambani University is proud to announce a specialized Faculty Development Programme (FDP) focusing on Construction Law, Contracts, and Arbitration. This programme aims to foster legal capacity building and offer executive development on niche legal and regulatory areas to both faculty and working professionals. Attendees will gain practical and industry-aligned insights into construction law from distinguished experts including senior advocates, international arbitrators, and experienced academicians.
Programme Schedule:
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Day 1: Overview of Construction Law & Standard Forms of Contracts
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Day 2: Contract Administration & Construction Disputes
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Day 3: Construction Claims, Liability & Contract Performance
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Day 4: Breach, Deviation, Termination & Record Keeping
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Day 5: Project Planning, Procurement & Delay Analysis
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Day 6: Alternate Dispute Resolution; Mediation Act 2023; Arbitration Act 1996
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Day 7: Arbitration in Construction Industry; Domestic & International Contexts
Key features:
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Interactive sessions with national and international experts
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Practical, industry-aligned curriculum
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Certificate of Completion (post assessment)
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Only 20 seats available – ensuring intimate, interactive learning
Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Avinash Dadhich — Founding Director, Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law
- Dr. Niteesh Upadhyay — Associate Professor of Law, DAU – School of Law
- Ronak Desai — Head & Managing Partner, International Construction Law Offices, Mumbai
- Mr. Ratan K. Singh, FCIArb, FMIArb — Senior Advocate, International Arbitrator, Chairman of Society of Construction Law – India, Honorary Professor, Chairperson Construction Law Arbitration Committee, Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law
- Mr. Hasit Seth, FCIArb, FICA — Arbitrator, Mediator & Counsel, HLaw Chambers; Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law
- Mr. Mohit Dubey — Deputy Director, Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence, Government of India; Non-Resident Fellow, Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law
- Ms. Alisha Mehta — Assistant Professor & Vertical Head (Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration), Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law
How to Apply:
Interested faculty must submit their CV and a 300-word Statement of Purpose. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview. Apply here https://forms.gle/QamQ5hV4m8aGpfpW9
Last Date to Apply: 18th October 2025
Selection Communication: 26th October 2025
Online Interview: Week of 27th October 2025
Contact:
Alisha Mehta, Assistant Professor, Vertical Head (Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration)
Email: alishamehta@dau.ac.in