Non-signatory subsidiaries may be bound by arbitration agreements under the "Group of Companies" doctrine if intent is clear.

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....Arbitration agreement - group company - binding of the agreement on the subsidiary company - A non-signatory can be bound by an arbitration agreement on the basis of the “Group of Companies” doctrine, where the conduct of the parties evidences a clear intention of the parties to bind both the signatory as well as the non-signatory parties.....