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affiliated companies, would have no adequate remedy at law. Therefore,
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that injunctive relief, specific performance
and any other appropriate equitable remedy (without any bond or other security
being required) are appropriate remedies to enforce compliance with this
provision.
10. Assignment. This Agreement is a personal one, being entered into in reliance
upon and in consideration of the singular personal skill and qualifications of
Consultant. Consultant shall therefore not voluntarily or by operation of law
assign or otherwise transfer the obligations incurred on his part pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company.
Any attempted assignment or transfer by Consultant of his obligations without
such consent shall be void.
11. Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be
sufficient if in writing, and if personally delivered or sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, or by facsimile, addressed as follows:
IF TO THE COMPANY: IF TO CONSULTANT:
P.O. Box 4240 30 Hyde Park Gate
Houston, Texas 77210-4240 London, England SW7 5DJ
Attention: Vice President and
General Counsel
Facsimile: (713) 940-6122
or to such other addresses as the parties hereto may specify in writing from
time to time.
12. Waiver of Breach. The waiver by either party of any breach of any provision
of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent breach.
13. Governing Law. This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State
of Texas, and its interpretation, validity and performance shall be construed
and enforced in accordance with the laws of such State, without regard to the
conflict of laws provision of the State of Texas.
14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire contract of the parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements
and understandings.
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