18.17.1 This Agreement and any non-contractual obligation arising out of or in connection with it is subject to the laws of England and Wales.
18.17.2 Subject to the provisions of clause 17 (Dispute Resolution), the parties agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and settle any action, suit, proceeding or dispute in connection with this Agreement and irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of those courts.