Special Offer - Complimentary conference paper

'Choice of law, jurisdiction and ADR clauses' by John Levingston, Barrister, Arbitrator and Mediator Sydney, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Canberra and Conjoint Professor of Law, University of Newcastle.

Abstract: Choice of law is different to the choice of jurisdiction, and the contract may expressly select different law and jurisdiction, or a different jurisdiction may be determined by statute or international convention. The selection of choice of law and choice of jurisdiction clauses is more important than an after-thought, pro forma usage, or cut and paste, as the subject matter of commercial contracts regularly expands beyond domestic intra-state activities and into inter-state and international trade and commerce. The selection of law and jurisdiction affects the governing law, forum, practice and procedural rules, operation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) clauses and most importantly, enforcement. This paper discusses these clauses, the influence of Admiralty, Equity and the civil law on the common law of contract, current trends and future developments.

The paper was presented at the 6th Annual Contract Law Conference NSW in Feb 2008. To download your free paper please click here.

John is a popular speaker who is always well received. In July you can benefit from his expertise at the 2nd Annual Legal Drafting Training Series; where he will be facilitating Workshop 2 - Preparation, Drafting and Using Affidavits. To secure a place please click here.