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.

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.
Work completed

The client received revised arbitration wording and a reasoned position for the next stage of negotiations and potential dispute planning.

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