Denmark arbitration course · Deck 3 of 8
Seat, Venue and Governing Law
Three legal coordinates lawyers must not confuse.
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Learning outcomes
- Explain the procedural function of the seat.
- Separate hearing location from legal seat.
- Avoid conflicts between governing law and arbitration procedure.
Teaching outline
- Seat, venue and governing law defined
- Procedural law of the seat vs substantive contract law
- Hearing in London with seat in Copenhagen — what changes?
- Pathological mixes and parallel jurisdiction risks
- Drafting worksheet: align all three coordinates
Educational material for teaching international commercial arbitration and contract drafting. Not legal advice.