Before you charge in - part 2. Governing law and jurisdiction - how to save yourself a headache at the outset
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Any contract of substance, and certainly one with an international element, should contain both a governing law and a jurisdiction clause. So, what do these clauses mean, why do they matter and what are the consequences of not including them?
Wragge & Co's dispute resolution experts provide some tips to consider when drafting these clauses.
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Tom Price, director, +44 (0)121 685 3888, tom_price@wragge.com
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