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Claim stayed despite exclusive jurisdiction clause (Traxys Europe SA v Sodexmines Nigeria Ltd and Basem El Ali)

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Published on: 14 August 2020

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Dispute Resolution analysis: Notwithstanding an exclusive jurisdiction clause requiring proceedings against a company to be brought in England and Wales, claims within those proceedings against the company’s sole shareholder and alter ego in tort (including conspiracy claims involving D1) were stayed on the basis of forum non conveniens. Written by Phillip Patterson, barrister, at Hardwicke.

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