Topic: Governing law and jurisdiction
Subscribe to Governing law and jurisdictionBack to the future - forum non conveniens and Spiliada after Brexit
May 16, 2022
The High Court declines an application for a permanent stay of proceedings on the grounds that the English courts are an inappropriate jurisdiction to hear a claim in light of connections to Cyprus.
Disputes risks in financial transactions arising from the new financial sanctions regime
March 17, 2022
Potential areas for dispute in financial transactions arising in connection with the new sanctions regimes imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Supreme Court clarifies the tort gateway for service out
March 07, 2022
The Supreme Court confirms a broad interpretation of the tort gateway for jurisdiction over foreign defendants creating more opportunity for claimants to bring proceedings in England
Smart legal contracts under English law - Part 3: Remedies, Consumer Contracts, Jurisdiction & Governing Law
February 03, 2022
The Law Commission has considered whether the current law of contract can adapt to the use of smart legal contracts
Third party debt orders: the importance of exclusive jurisdiction clauses
October 18, 2021
The basis of a decision by the High Court not to exercise its discretion to make a third party debt order, should be of particular interest to banks and financial institutions.
Cross-border guide to parent company liability for foreign subsidiaries
May 17, 2021
How and when can a parent company be liable for conduct of its (foreign) subsidiaries?
Cross-border Q&A – Can foreign entities without an English equivalent be a party to litigation?
November 26, 2020
Separate legal personality is bestowed upon different entities in different legal systems.