Arranging a contract with a supplier based in India

Hello Phillip

Sorry to say that this query on contract law is really outside the advice Workplace Law can offer directly - we cover the legal issues employers face when managing employees and premises. However, you might want to contact Sarah Blackwell, at Greenwoods Solicitors (one of the legal firms we work closely with) as I know they deal with contract law issues - their number is 01733 887604


I've also left your query open on the forum, as other Workplace Law members may have been in similar situations and be able to offer some practical advice.

We have had an excellent quotation for the job of designing software.

The suppliers are based in Nagpur, India.

We have a standard contract wording that includes a standard clause to the effect that the legal jurisdiction for resolution of contractual dispute will be the Laws of England and Wales.

The Indian supplier is nervous about this clause but is happy with every other aspect of the contract.

They want the laws of India to apply in dispute resolution

We want to know;

What is normally done in this situation?

Do Indian laws for contract dispute resolution differ markedly from UK laws?

Is there a standard contract clause wording we could include, that can cater for this circumstance?