When drafting a contract, aim to avoid court but prepare as if litigation is inevitable. In commercial transactions and disputes, the crux of a case often hinges on the details of the agreements. The following are common contractual conundrums and practice tips for addressing them. We hope this article will help you in understanding the...

The New Law Journal is likely to soon feature the following article by Rob Kay discussing the very recent English case of Emirates Trading Agency LLC v. Prime Mineral Exports Private Limited [2014] EWHC 2104 (Comm).  The decision held that a clause which required parties to have friendly discussions prior to resorting to arbitration – a clause...