This Amendment, and all matters relating hereto or arising herefrom (whether arising under contract law, tort law or otherwise) shall, in accordance with Section 5-1401 of the General Obligations Law of the State of New York, be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. The provisions of Section 16.1 of the Credit Agreement {relating to agreements and waivers regarding and consents to jurisdiction, venue and service of process}, Section 16.5 of the Credit Agreement {indemnities}, Section 16.9 of the Credit Agreement {expenses}, Section 16.10 of the Credit Agreement {injunctive relief} and Article 12 of the Credit Agreement {waivers (specifically including waivers of the right to jury trial)} are hereby incorporated by reference. If any part of this Amendment is contrary to, prohibited by, or deemed invalid under Applicable Laws, such provision shall be inapplicable and deemed omitted to the extent so contrary, prohibited or invalid, but the remainder hereof shall not be invalidated thereby and shall be given effect so far as possible.