In our last blog we looked why it’s essential you include both governing law and jurisdictions clauses in all of the commercial contracts you require to trade internationally.  As a follow up we are now going to look at the

Within the international business community there is an ever increasing amount of discussion around governing law and jurisdiction clauses in international contracts.  The first question people usually ask is whether they are the same thing.  That answer is easy, no

It amazes me how many people will enter into an important contract without obtaining legal advice.  Sometimes however, it is understandable why a party did not seek legal advice and instead, relied upon trust. The brother were clearly on good

With any form of agreement, it is advised to seek legal advice.  Especially so if the agreement could have dire consequences if it has not been drafted correctly or in accordance with the client’s instructions. In the case below, the

Another case where a contract was not formally entered into.  It never ceases to amaze me how businesses are still content to use their ‘word as their bond’.  This is all too Arthur Daley (an infamous car dealer from a