Litigation Notes

European Commission notice to Lugano Depositary states EU not in a position to consent to UK accession

The European Commission has presented a "note verbale" to the Swiss Federal Council as Depositary of the Lugano Convention regarding the UK's application …

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 8: General update

European Commission recommends that EU reject UK bid to join Lugano Convention

UK's bid to join Lugano Convention: no decision yet

Commercial litigation podcast series - Episode 7: General update

Impact of Brexit on applicable law in cross-border insolvencies

From 31 December 2020, the European Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings (the “EIR”) ceased to apply in the UK. As a result: The EIR provides the rules …

Cross-border insolvencies in the UK and the EU – a quick guide

Our Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency team has published a quick guide to the implications of Brexit for cross-border insolvencies, given the …

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 6: General update

Brexit: key practical implications for disputes and dispute resolution clauses

Article published - Does the Hague Choice of Court Convention 2005 apply to asymmetric jurisdiction clauses?

Court of Appeal finds asymmetric clauses are exclusive jurisdiction clauses for purposes of recast Brussels Regulation and considers nature of such clauses under Hague Convention 2005

The Court of Appeal has held that an asymmetric jurisdiction clause is an exclusive jurisdiction clause for the purposes of the recast Brussels …

Disputes after the end of the Brexit transition period: where are we now?