Litigation Notes

Enforcement of court judgments in the UK, the EU and Turkey after Brexit & enforcement strategy

For many years, commercial parties across the globe, and particularly in Europe, have preferred to enforce their English law-governed agreements, and …

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 9: General update

Court of Appeal decision highlights dangers of choosing non-exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of an EU court

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