Published on 06 Mar 2013 • Switzerland |
"(1) As regards its form, an arbitration agreement is valid if made in writing, by telegram, telex, telecopier or any other means of communication which permits it to be evidenced by a text."
"(2) As regards its substance, an arbitration agreement is valid if it conforms either to the law chosen by the parties, or to the law governing the subject-matter of the dispute, in particular the law governing the main contract, or if it conforms to Swiss law."
"Any dispute arising from or related to the present contract will be submitted exclusively to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, and resolved definitely in accordance with the Code of sports-related arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this clause 7 and without prejudice thereto, the parties shall use and until the conclusion of the arbitration shall continue to use their best endeavours to attempt to reach a settlement of their dispute by mediation" (emphasis added).
"This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Swiss law and each of the parties hereto submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Swiss courts" (emphasis added).
"This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with Swiss Law and each of the parties hereto submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Swiss Courts" (emphasis added).