Applicable law in contract disputes

This Overview considers the applicable law regimes when determining the applicable law in a contractual dispute.

For guidance on other aspects of determining the applicable law, see:

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   Applicable law principles—overview

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   Determining applicable law in non-contractual disputes—overview

The applicable law applied by the courts when determining a dispute is one of a number of different considerations which need to be taken into account when dealing with a cross border dispute. For an insight into the different considerations, see: Cross border considerations—checklist.

For guidance on whether judgments of the Court of Justice are binding on UK courts, see Q&A: Are UK courts and tribunals bound by decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union post-Brexit?