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Nature of Mediation Clauses from the Point of View of Private International Law
Nature of Mediation Clauses from the Point of View of Private International Law

Author(s): Miluše Hrnčiříková
Subject(s): History of Law, Civil Law, International Law, Public Law, Commercial Law
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Mediation clause; substantive law; procedural law; governing law; foreign element; Rome I regulation;

Summary/Abstract: Mediation as a popular method of ADR is more and more often used while solving cross border disputes. Although the mediation clauses are included into the commercial contracts almost automatically, no attention is paid to its validity, enforceability and other legal consequences. The article provides a study on the nature of mediation clauses that crucially influences the law governing validity of mediation clauses. It is the position of the author that mediation clauses are primary institutes of the substantive law and thus the governing law should be determined in accordance with the Rome I regulation.

  • Issue Year: 19/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 224-238
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English