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We offer 10 tips that you have to take into account when drafting international contracts using standard models or templates:

As the foreign company and its Chinese distributor will carry out the distribution tasks in accordance with the terms of the distribution contract, in order to ensure smooth cooperation between the parties, it is advisable that the following matters be considered during the negotiation and conclusion of the contract:

This Guide from the Economist Intelligence Unit identified high value investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia for foreign companies in the following sectors:

In a transaction with no foreign element involved it will not usually be necessary to specify the system of law which is to govern the transaction or the courts which are to have jurisdiction in the event of a dispute. However, where there are international aspects to the transaction, it is sensible to set out in the contract both the governing law and jurisdiction – i.e which country’s laws govern the terms of the contract and in which country’s courts will any dispute be finally decided.

The principal foreign element aspects that impact materially on a transaction are:

The United Arab Emirates

This guide from the bank HSBC and Price Waterhouse covers several considerations that may generally apply in all of these emirates and can be considered by foreign investors in evaluating the prospects of operating and investing in the UAE:

Manufacturing in China is a decision taken by thousands of companies in recent years. China has become the "factory of the world". Hundreds of thousands of foreign companies have decided to move production to China and hire local companies that manufacture all kinds of products, at competitive prices, which are then sold on world markets.

But when a foreign company hires a Chinese manufacturer must ensure that the products they produce will meet the agreed quality criteria. Here are five keys to minimizing risks in relationships with Chinese manufacturers.

In this article, we discuss contract terms which foreign companies should consider when manufacturing in China and must negotiate Manufacturing Contracts with Chinese suppliers. we highlight 10 several major clauses which should be included in a manufacturing contract in China:

This type of contract enables suppliers -i.e. manufacturers of different products- to benefit from existing commercial facilities and to select their trading partners. This commercial contract model also has the advantage of enabling suppliers to impose sales methods and practices associated with their products or brands.

You might provide for arbitration as an alternative to litigation for resolving international contracts disputes. Arbitration is less formal procedurally than a court trial bus still allows Parties to present their claims before a neutral specialist or panel for an objective decision.

This remedy is increasing in popularity in commercial disputes, largely because it is less adversarial, less costly and faster than litigation. However, be certain that you seriously intend to settle disputes as you agreed under the contract.

An arbitratrion clause should specify: