Contract
Reviewed the existing dispute-resolution provisions.
Client matter · Arbitration
Arbitration Clauses under English Law
The client asked us to review dispute-resolution provisions in an international contract governed by English law and assess jurisdictional and arbitration risks.
The starting point
Transaction context
- The contract contained arbitration provisions governed by English law.
- The wording needed to be assessed against the applicable legal and procedural requirements.
- The client wanted a more effective dispute-resolution framework.
- A separate issue concerned jurisdiction and tribunal composition.
Work provided
ReviewReviewed the contract and the existing arbitration and jurisdiction provisions.
AssessmentAssessed the wording against English-law requirements.
RedraftingPrepared revised dispute-resolution provisions.
Legal argumentDeveloped arguments on jurisdiction and tribunal composition.
Points requiring legal alignment
Jurisdiction
Assessed the arbitration and jurisdiction clauses under English law.
Practical outcome
The client received revised arbitration wording and a reasoned position for the next stage of negotiations and potential dispute planning.
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