QUESTION
Can a U.S. contract be valid and effective when drafted to address (renegotiate and/or void) a contract that has been drafted and executed in the UK?
Asked on Dec 17th, 2011 on Entertainment Law - New York
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My client is based in the UK, (Artist). Artist is signed to a company where company is willing to release them of their obligations to company. I''m based here in the US (NYC) as Artist''s representative. Can I have my lawyer (also based here in NYC) draft a release agreement to void Artist''s current contract that was drafted and executed in the UK under English jurisdiction?
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Yes, a contract can be drafted and signed in the United States and be valid in other jurisdictions, such as the UK. It would be a good idea to get the opinion of a UK attorney that the language used in the release agreement addresses issues that may arise under UK law that may differ from US law.
Answered on May 13th, 2012 at 8:51 AM