16.1Each Party irrevocably agrees that the Courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter, existence, negotiation, validity, termination or enforceability (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that cannot be resolved within a period of thirty (30) days after notice of a dispute has been given by one Party hereunder to the other (the last day of such thirty (30) day period being herein referred to as the “Arbitration Date”), shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco, California, using the English language in accordance with the Arbitration Rules and Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (“JAMS”) then in effect, by one or more commercial arbitrator(s) with substantial experience in resolving complex commercial contract disputes, who may or may not be selected from the appropriate list of JAMS arbitrators. If the Parties cannot agree upon the number and identity of ​ CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH RESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.

Dispute Resolution. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Conversion Price, Conversion Amount, any prepayment amount or Default Amount, Default Sum, Closing or Maturity Date, the closing bid price, or fair market value (as the case may be) or the arithmetic calculation of the Conversion Price or the applicable prepayment amount(s) (as the case may be), the Borrower or the Holder shall submit the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations via facsimile # within two (2) Business Days after receipt of the applicable notice giving rise to such dispute to the Borrower or the Holder or # if no notice gave rise to such dispute, at any time after the Holder learned of the circumstances giving rise to such dispute. If the Holder and the Borrower are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation within two (2) Business Days of such disputed determination or arithmetic calculation (as the case may be) being submitted to the Borrower or the Holder, then the Borrower shall, within two (2) Business Days, submit via facsimile # the disputed determination of the Conversion Price, the closing bid price, the or fair market value (as the case may be) to an independent, reputable investment bank selected by the Borrower and approved by the Holder or # the disputed arithmetic calculation of the Conversion Price, Conversion Amount, any prepayment amount or Default Amount, Default Sum to an independent, outside accountant selected by the Holder that is reasonably acceptable to the Borrower. The Borrower shall cause at its expense the investment bank or the accountant to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Borrower and the Holder of the results no later than ten (10) Business Days from the time it receives such disputed determinations or calculations. Such investment bank’s or accountant’s determination or calculation shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error.

In the event of any difference or dispute arising between the Parties relating to the validity, interpretation, construction or performance of this Agreement, the Parties shall use their reasonable endeavours to settle amicably such difference or dispute by consultation and negotiation.

The parties will, to the greatest extent possible, endeavor to resolve any disputes relating to this Agreement and this subscription through amicable negotiations. Failing an amicable settlement, any controversy, claim or dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement, including the existence, validity, interpretation, performance, termination or breach of this Agreement, will finally be settled by binding arbitration before a single arbitrator (the “Arbitration Tribunal”) which will be jointly appointed by the parties. The Arbitration Tribunal shall self-administer the arbitration proceedings utilizing the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association; provided, however, the American Arbitration Association shall not be involved in administration of the arbitration. The arbitrator must be a retired judge of a state or federal court of the United States or a licensed lawyer with at least ten years of corporate or commercial law experience and have at least an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, either party may request the American Arbitration Association to appoint an arbitrator which appointment will be final.

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the interpretation, breach, termination, validity or invalidity thereof (each, a “Dispute”), shall be referred to arbitration upon the demand of any Party to the dispute with notice (the “Arbitration Notice”) to the other Parties.

Dispute Resolution. The prevailing Party in any legal proceeding in connection with this Agreement shall have the right to require the non-prevailing Party in such proceeding to make payment to and reimburse the prevailing Party for reasonable attorneys’ fees and related expenses which the prevailing Party incurs in connection with the commencement, prosecution, or defense of such proceeding. The prevailing Party shall be that Party which prevails on a majority, but not necessarily all, of the material issues which were adjudicated in such proceeding.

Dispute Resolution. Any and all Actions, complaints, disputes, controversies and claims (other than applications for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, permanent injunction or other equitable relief or application for enforcement of a resolution under this Section 9.16) arising out of, related to, or in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (a “Dispute”) shall be governed by this Section 9.16. A party must, in the first instance, provide written notice of any Disputes to the other parties subject to such Dispute, which notice must provide a reasonably detailed description of the matters subject to the Dispute. The parties involved in such Dispute shall seek to resolve the Dispute on an amicable basis within ten (10) Business Days of the notice of such Dispute being received by such other parties subject to such Dispute; the “Resolution Period”); provided, that if any Dispute would reasonably be expected to have become moot or otherwise irrelevant if not decided within sixty (60) days after the occurrence of such Dispute, then there shall be no Resolution Period with respect to such Dispute. Any Dispute that is not resolved during the Resolution Period may immediately be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration pursuant to the then-existing Expedited Procedures of the Commercial Arbitration Rules (the “AAA Procedures”) of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). Any party involved in such Dispute may submit the Dispute to the AAA to commence the proceedings after the Resolution Period. To the extent that the AAA Procedures and this Agreement are in conflict, the terms of this Agreement shall control. The arbitration shall be conducted by one arbitrator nominated by the AAA promptly (but in any event within five (5) Business Days) after the submission of the Dispute to the AAA and reasonably acceptable to each party subject to the Dispute, which arbitrator shall be a commercial lawyer with substantial experience arbitrating disputes under acquisition agreements. The arbitrator shall accept his or her appointment and begin the arbitration process promptly (but in any event within five (5) Business Days) after his or her nomination and acceptance by the parties subject to the Dispute. The proceedings shall be streamlined and efficient. The arbitrator shall decide the Dispute in accordance with the substantive law of the State of Delaware. Time is of the essence. Each party shall submit a proposal for resolution of the Dispute to the arbitrator within twenty (20) days after confirmation of the appointment of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have the power to order any party to do, or to refrain from doing, anything consistent with this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and applicable Law, including to perform its contractual obligation(s); provided, that the arbitrator shall be limited to ordering pursuant to the foregoing power (and, for the avoidance of doubt, shall order) the relevant party (or parties, as applicable) to comply with only one or the other of the proposals. The arbitrator’s award shall be in writing and shall include a reasonable explanation of the arbitrator’s reason(s) for selecting one or the other proposal. The seat of arbitration shall be in Denver, Colorado, and the language of the arbitration shall be English.

Dispute Resolution. Disputes that Executive agrees to arbitrate, and thereby agrees to waive any right to a trial by jury, include any statutory claims under local, state, or federal law (except those which are expressly excluded by statute, state law, or applicable court decision from being resolved by mandatory arbitration), including, but not limited to, claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Sarbanes Oxley Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act, the California Labor Code, claims of harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination, and any

Any dispute regarding this Agreement (including without limitation its validity, interpretation, performance, enforcement, termination and damages) shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of California, the United States of America. Any action under this paragraph shall not preclude any party hereto from seeking injunctive or other legal relief to which each party may be entitled.

Dispute Resolution Procedures. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding confidential arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and the procedures set forth below. In the event of any inconsistency between the Rules of AAA and the procedures set forth below, the procedures set forth below shall control. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Employee agrees to submit to the Company's internal alternative dispute resolution process, "Solutions" (for purposes of this Agreement called "Company ADR"), including final and binding arbitration, any claims not released by this Agreement, and covered by such Company ADR process, or any claims that arise after the date the Employee signs this Agreement, including but not limited to, disputes about the Agreement itself, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Employee understands that this means he is giving up the right to a jury trial for any claims not released by this Agreement or that arise after the Effective Date, to the maximum extent permitted by law, and that all such claims submitted to arbitration pursuant to the Company ADR will be decided solely by an arbitrator. If Employee needs another copy of the Company ADR guidelines, he can access it online, if available, or ask his Company HRM (or that person's successor, if that person is no longer in the role) for a copy.

Dispute Resolution; Continuation of Services Pending Outcome of Dispute. Except with respect to disputes covered by [Sections 3.6(c) and 3.6(d)])], the resolution of any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Services Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the Separation Agreement with respect to the resolution of disputes, including the provisions of Article VIII of the Separation Agreement. Notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between the Parties, no Provider shall discontinue the supply of any service provided for herein, unless so provided in an arbitral determination that the respective Recipient is in default of obligation under this Services Agreement.

Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure. All Units Award Disputes, and all Units Damages Dispute alleging breach of contract, tort, or public policy claims with respect to the Plan or this Agreement (collectively, “Plan Disputes”), shall be referred in the first instance to the Verizon Employee Benefits Committee (“EB Committee”) for resolution internally within Verizon. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, all Plan Disputes must be filed in writing with the EB Committee no later than one year from the date that the dispute accrues. Consistent with paragraph 25(c)(i) of this Agreement, all decisions relating to the enforceability of the limitations period contained herein shall be made by the arbitrator. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the EB Committee shall have full power, discretion, and authority to interpret the Plan and this Agreement and to decide all Plan Disputes brought under this Plan and Agreement. Determinations made by the EB Committee shall be final, conclusive and binding, subject only to review by arbitration pursuant to paragraph # below under the arbitrary and capricious standard of review. A Participant’s failure to refer a Plan Dispute to the EB Committee for resolution will in no way impair the Company’s right to compel arbitration or the enforceability of the waiver in paragraph 25(c)(ii).

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, as such laws are applied to contracts entered into and to be performed within such state, as though made and to be fully performed therein without regard to conflicts of law principles thereof. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Agreement or to any sales of goods effected under this Agreement.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. This Agreement, and any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, excluding its rules governing conflicts of laws that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this Agreement. The Parties agree that any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of, relating to, or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach, termination or validity thereof shall be finally settled by arbitration. The American Arbitration Association shall administer arbitration. The Arbitral Tribunal shall decide all issues based on the substantive laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The Arbitral Tribunal will be composed of three arbitrators, with each party having the right to appoint one member. The first two appointees shall appoint the President of the Arbitral Tribunal. In case there is no agreement between the arbitrators as to the appointment of the President of the Arbitral Tribunal within the time frame established by AAA rules, the President of the Arbitral Tribunal shall be appointed as set forth by AAA rules. The parties shall bear the costs of the procedures, including the arbitrators’ fees, in the proportion to be determined by the Arbitral Tribunal or, in the absence of any such determination, the defeated party shall bear the costs of the procedures as well as reimburse the other party of all and any amounts disbursed pursuant to such arbitration proceeding, including but not limited to the arbitrators’ fees and any other amounts, costs and expenses. The arbitration shall be the exclusive method for resolution of any dispute, claim or controversy under this Agreement and the arbitration award shall be final, conclusive and binding.

Dispute Resolution/Costs and Fees. In the event of a dispute the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable costs and attorney fees.

Governing Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws (as opposed to the conflicts of law provisions) of the State of Colorado. The Parties agree that any and all disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement other than with respect to Section 6 shall be submitted to JAMS, (Denver Colorado office) or its successor, for mediation. Either party may commence mediation by providing to JAMS and the other party a written request for mediation, setting forth the subject of the dispute and the relief requested. The Parties will cooperate with JAMS and with one another in selecting a mediator from the JAMS panel of neutrals and in scheduling the mediation proceedings. The Parties agree that they will participate in the mediation in good faith and that all mediation costs will be borne by the Company. All offers, promises, conduct and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the mediation by any of the Parties, their agents, employees, experts and attorneys, and by the mediator or any JAMS employees, are confidential, privileged and inadmissible for any purpose, including impeachment, in any proceeding involving the Parties, provided that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-discoverable as a result of its use in the mediation.