Recent Cross-Border / Jurisdiction
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EventWebinar: cross-border commercial mediation: the way to the future (10 June 2021)
Hosted by our Brussels office, this webinar will explore what has changed in mediation in Europe after Brexit.
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Event
Brexit, Lugano and arbitration panel discussion (17 June 2021)
The Law Society and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) are proud to host this joint panel discussion assessing the implications for arbitration of Brexit, the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and the UK’s departure from the Lugano Convention.
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Feature
On the Beach, out of jurisdiction
The rules on when claimants need to seek court permission to serve proceedings out of jurisdiction changed on 1 January 2021. Henk Soede, barrister at 1 Chancery Lane chambers, looks at a recent case where permission was granted.
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News
Guide to legal services in the Brexit free trade agreement
On 24 December 2020, the UK and the EU reached a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The Law Society has published an initial analysis.
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Feature
Service out of jurisdiction post-Brexit: a helpful change to court rules
Maura McIntosh looks at a significant change to the rules on when claimants need to seek court permission to serve proceedings out of jurisdiction after 31 December 2020.
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Webinar series: the future UK / EU relationship (January 2021)
From 1 January 2021, the UK has exited the EU transitional period. This will see the UK treated for the first time as a “third country” in many areas where there used to be UK / EU cooperation, subject to any agreement on the future relationship.
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News
Law Society joins plea for Lugano Convention
The Law Society has joined a plea to the EU to make dispute resolution across Europe more accessible for small businesses by allowing the UK to sign up to the Lugano Convention when the Brexit transition period ends.
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Event
Webinar: End of the transition period and cross-border judgments (OnDemand)
1 January 2021 marks the end of the transition period. Our webinar will help you prepare for changes relating to the recognition and enforcement of cross-border civil and commercial judgments.
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News
How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period
The UK-EU transition period will end on 31 December 2020. Find out what you can do now to prepare.
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News
Law Society responds to plans to reform damages-based agreements
The Law Society has responded to the independent review of the Damages-Based Agreements Regulation 2013.
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Feature
BTE insurance: Absolute right to own solicitor at all times
A European court has ruled that a legal expenses insurer’s terms and conditions were incompatible with the Solvency II Directive, and that the claimant had a free choice of lawyer under a contract of legal expense insurance. Kerry Underwood’s response? Don’t take no for an answer from BTE insurers.
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Feature
Brexit report on justice for families, individuals and businesses
The House of Lords EU Committee has published a report about the effect of Brexit on three EU Regulations which together ‘play an important role in facilitating the daily operation of the European legal system’. Jonathan Haydn-Williams looks at the Committee’s conclusions as to the Brussels I Regulation ‘recast’ relating ...
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Feature
Exploring the litigation landscape in Scotland
Euan McSherry, DWF Head of Litigation in Scotland, introduces readers to the possibly unfamiliar territory of raising court proceedings north of the border: in particular, the changing face of litigation expenses, raising arbitrations and going to mediation, where it is not mandatory.
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Analysis
Brexit and article 50 – a summary of the High Court judgment
From screaming headlines to more sober assessments, much has been written about this decision of the High Court since it was delivered earlier this month. An appeal by the government is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. Jonathan Haydn-Williams and Goodman Derrick outlines the main elements of the High ...
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News
Case note: Moreno v Motor Insurers Bureau [2016] UKSC 52
The Supreme Court gave judgment in this case on 2 August 2016, and settled a very important issue: how are damages assessed when a British citizen is injured in an overseas accident?
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Feature
A beginner's guide to cross-border mediation
Cross-border mediation is a process where a mediator assists two or more parties to manage and resolve a multi-jurisdictional dispute within the EU. Vincent Adon, mediator and founder of London ADR, presents a beginner’s guide.
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Analysis
Constitutional aspects of Brexit
Jonathan Haydn-Williams reviews of some of the constitutional issues to which the referendum vote gives rise.
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Analysis
Massar [2016] ECJ C-460/14; Buyuktipi [2016] ECJ C-5/15
The ECJ has provided guidance on the proper construction of ‘inquiry’ in article 4(1) of Council Directive 87/344/EEC relating to insureds’ right to choose a lawyer under a legal expenses insurance policy
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Feature
Changes to the European Small Claims Procedure announced
More citizens and small firms will be able to use the simplified EU procedure to resolve low-value disputes across borders
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Event
Cross Border Private Client Section Conference (4 March 2015)
This one-day event will deliver an in-depth examination by lawyers from various jurisdictions on the leading issues in international private client law.
