The validity of unilateral “hybrid jurisdiction” clauses has become less certain under French law | Norton Rose Fulbright

The validity of unilateral “hybrid jurisdiction” clauses has become less certain under French law | Norton Rose Fulbright



Unilateral hybrid jurisdiction clauses, or option clauses, are dispute resolution clauses granting to one contracting party the ability to choose between several jurisdictions before which an action may be brought to resolve disputes arising under the contract; while granting the other contracting party only the ability to bring an action before a single jurisdiction.