Contracts
Governing law
The country's (or state's) law that applies to a contract if there's a dispute, and so where it would be argued in court.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
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It's governed by English law, so any dispute goes to the courts in London.
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