Clyde & Co LLP v Abhimanyu Jalan

Clyde & Co LLP failed to demonstrate to a high degree of probability that there was a valid and binding arbitration agreement covering the dispute, due to inconsistencies between contractual documents and the overriding effect of MOHRE contracts and UAE Labour Law, rendering the arbitration agreement inoperative.

Parties: Claimant: Clyde & Co LLP; Defendant: Mr Abhimanyu Jalan
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 17 March 2026
Procedural Posture: Application for Anti Suit Injunction / Judgment on Application
Outcome: Application dismissed
Legal Topics: Anti Suit Injunctions, Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts, Jurisdiction, Enforceability of Foreign Arbitration Agreements, Public Policy in Employment Disputes

Employment Law Arbitration Conflict of Laws Anti Suit Injunctions Arbitration Agreements in Employment Contracts Jurisdiction Enforceability of Foreign Arbitration Agreements Public Policy in Employment Disputes

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Parties

Clyde & Co LLP

Claimant

Mr Abhimanyu Jalan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Anti Suit Injunction / Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether there is a valid and enforceable English arbitration agreement covering the dispute in question
2 Whether the dispute is arbitrable under English law
3 Whether it is just and convenient to grant an anti-suit injunction

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

Refusal to grant anti-suit injunction
Parties to agree draft Order; unresolved matters such as costs to be dealt with on paper