Introduction:
The iron and steel industry operates within a complex legal and commercial environment governed by national legislation, international agreements, global trade regulations, commercial contracts, competition laws, environmental compliance requirements, and import/export regulations. With the growing challenges arising from anti-dumping and countervailing investigations, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requirements, and fluctuations in global markets, effective legal management has become essential for protecting corporate interests and strengthening business competitiveness.
This training program is designed to provide participants with the legal knowledge and practical skills required to understand the regulatory framework governing the iron and steel industry, manage commercial contracts, resolve disputes, mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with national and international legal requirements. The program supports sound decision-making and promotes the legal and commercial sustainability of steel companies.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal framework governing the iron and steel industry.
- Identify national legislation and international agreements affecting the sector.
- Draft, review, and manage commercial, supply, and service contracts.
- Apply best practices in legal risk management.
- Address anti-dumping, countervailing, and trade remedy investigations.
- Understand the legal aspects of international trade, imports, and exports.
- Implement corporate compliance, governance, and legal risk management principles.
- Manage and resolve commercial disputes through negotiation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
- Protect corporate legal rights and commercial interests.
- Support strategic and legally sound decision-making.
Module 1: Legal Framework of the Iron and Steel Industry
- Legal framework governing the steel industry.
- National and international legal environment.
- International trade agreements.
- Industrial investment regulations.
Module 2: Commercial and Industrial Contracts
- Principles of contract drafting.
- Raw material supply agreements.
- Product sales contracts.
- Service and construction contracts.
- Incoterms® rules.
Module 3: International Trade and Trade Remedies
- Anti-dumping regulations.
- Countervailing measures.
- Safeguard measures.
- WTO trade rules.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Module 4: Compliance and Corporate Governance
- Legal compliance.
- Corporate governance.
- Anti-corruption compliance.
- Management legal responsibilities.
- Environmental compliance.
Module 5: Legal Risk Management
- Legal risk identification.
- Risk assessment.
- Risk mitigation strategies.
- Claims management.
- Legal insurance considerations.
Module 6: Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
- Dispute management.
- Legal negotiation.
- Mediation.
- Commercial arbitration.
- Enforcement of arbitral awards.
Module 7: Legal Aspects of Sustainability
- Environmental legislation.
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- ESG legal requirements.
- Sustainability reporting.
- International environmental compliance.
Module 8: Practical Applications and Case Studies
- Analysis of real commercial contracts.
- Case studies from the iron and steel industry.
- Contract negotiation simulations.
- Development of legal risk management plans.
- Practical workshops and group exercises.