A standard clause by which parties select the law that will govern their contract. Guidance is provided on using the clause under the laws of China, Hong Kong, and England and Wales.

This clause is adapted from a boilerplate clause designed for use in documents governed by English law (see Standard Clause, Governing law).

This standard clause is available in Chinese. To download a Word version of this standard document in Chinese, click Standard Clause, Governing Law: China (Chinese Language Version).