Knowledge Highlights 19 July 2024
High Court finds Malaysia to be appropriate forum for dispute despite contrary exclusive jurisdiction clause
The High Court in B Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd v Pyramid Lines Singapore Pte Ltd & Ors [2023] MLJU 2760 allowed a party to depart from an exclusive jurisdiction clause and provided guidance on determining whether a third party to a contract may rely on an exclusive jurisdiction clause by virtue of a contractual provision expressed to be for the benefit of a non-party to the contract.
To read the article, which provides an overview of the court’s decision, please click here.
This article was prepared with the assistance of Senior Associate Melvin Ng Yet Ting.
