This Practice Note discusses governing law and jurisdiction in the context of finance transactions. It explains:

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   what is meant by governing law and jurisdiction

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   governing law in more detail, including how the relevant governing law will be determined

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   jurisdiction in more detail, including applicable Rules for determining jurisdiction

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   governing law clauses in finance transactions and when English law might not be appropriate

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   jurisdiction clauses in finance transactions, and considerations when deciding on whether to include an exclusive, non-exclusive or asymmetric jurisdiction clause

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   service of process and process agents, and

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   arbitration clauses

Information on governing law and jurisdiction can be found in the following Practice Notes:

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   Applicable law—a guide for Dispute resolution practitioners, and

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   Jurisdiction—a guide for dispute resolution practitioners