Common use of GOVERNING LAW AND SERVICE OF PROCESS Clause in Contracts

GOVERNING LAW AND SERVICE OF PROCESS. 29.1 Except as expressly set forth herein, this Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. Any matter, claim or dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, whether contractual or non-contractual, is to be governed by and determined in accordance with English law, except as expressly set forth herein. 29.2 Without limiting clause 17 (Dispute Resolution), the courts of England are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute, whether contractual or non-contractual, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. Any proceedings, suits or actions arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may be brought in English courts. 29.3 Xxxxxxx irrevocably appoints CT Corporation c/o TRIDENT COMPANY SERVICES (UK) LIMITED of 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, X0X 0XX to be its agent for service of process and agrees that any document may be effectively served on it in connection with proceedings in England and Wales by service on its agent effected in any manner permitted by the Civil Procedure Rules. A copy will be delivered to Xxxxxxx in accordance with clause 25 (Notices), provided that this requirement does not affect the validity of the appointment of Xxxxxxx’x agent for service of process or the validity of service on that agent. 29.4 If the agent at any time ceases for any reason to act as such, Xxxxxxx shall appoint a replacement agent having an address for service in England or Wales and shall notify Prudential of the name and address of the replacement agent. Failing such appointment and notification, Prudential shall be entitled by notice to Xxxxxxx to appoint a replacement agent to act on behalf of Xxxxxxx. The provisions of this clause 29 applying to service on an agent apply equally to service on a replacement agent.