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Commercial Court finds "torpedo" action ineffective where parties agreed asymmetric jurisdiction clause
The Commercial Court has held that an asymmetric jurisdiction clause is an exclusive jurisdiction clause for the purposes of the recast Brussels …
Successful challenge to English court jurisdiction over claims against UK domiciled parent company in relation to acts of subsidiary abroad
Two companies in the Shell group (domiciled in the UK and Nigeria respectively) have successfully challenged the jurisdiction of the English court to …
Turkish Court of Appeal takes restrictive view of English jurisdiction clause
A decision of the Turkish Court of Appeal has important implications for parties to agreements with a Turkish element (such as a Turkish …
Court of Appeal considers where harmful event occurred for the purpose of jurisdiction in economic tort claim
In a claim alleging conspiracy and unlawful interference in the claimant's business by cutting off supplies, the Court of Appeal has held that the …
Court of Appeal upholds summary judgment for breach of jurisdiction clauses
The Court of Appeal has rejected a jurisdiction challenge and upheld the grant of summary judgment in proceedings claiming damages for the commencement …
Upcoming webinar - International Litigation Update
On Tuesday 18 October (12noon - 1.00pm UK time) we will present the first in a new series of webinars for Herbert Smith Freehills clients and …
English law contracts post-Brexit: What changes should commercial parties expect?
The core principles of English contract law, such as interpretation of contracts and remedies for breach, will not be affected by Brexit and the key …
Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements will apply to Singapore from 1 October 2016
The Convention aims to increase the effectiveness of jurisdiction clauses and make judgments obtained under those clauses easier to enforce. Currently …
Commercial Court finds it did not have jurisdiction to permit service of an application for Norwich Pharmacal relief out of the jurisdiction
In a recent decision, the Commercial Court found that it did not have jurisdiction to permit service out of the jurisdiction in respect of an application …
Court of Appeal considers jurisdiction test in tort claims against employees under Brussels regime
The Court of Appeal has held that claims in conspiracy against former employees did not come within the employment jurisdiction provisions in the Lugano …
Article published on recent CJEU decision which increases predictability of jurisdiction in tort cases
Under EU rules, a tort claim may be brought in the courts of the member state where the harmful event occurred, as an alternative to suing in the courts …
Upcoming webinar - Dispute resolution choices for finance parties: A practical look at recent developments affecting dispute resolution options
On Thursday 14 July (12.45 – 1.45pm BST), Adam Johnson, Nick Peacock and Vanessa Naish (chair) will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith …
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