Jurisdiction Clause
Type
Practical Guidance
Document type
Precedent
Date
18 Jun 2024
Jurisdiction
Kuwait
Taxonomy
Jurisdiction & Choice of Law
Copyright
LexisNexis
1 Jurisdiction—reciprocal
The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of [Kuwait OR [insert details of alternative jurisdiction]] shall have [exclusive OR non-exclusive] jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of, or in connection with, this agreement, its subject matter or formation [(including non-contractual disputes or claims)].
2 Jurisdiction—exclusive for one party
2.1 Subject to clause 2.2, the parties irrevocably agree, for the sole benefit of [insert name of the party requiring exclusive jurisdiction] that the courts of [Kuwait OR [insert details of alternative jurisdiction]] shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of, or in connection with, this agreement, its subject matter or formation [(including non-contractual disputes or claims)].