Resolving Cross Border Disputes in Europe - A Litigator’s Guide

Introduction

Join Dr Alexandra von Westernhagen, who is an internationally recognised EU Law specialist with over 20 years’ experience, gained at international level and in the UK to discuss how to resolve cross border disputes in Europe.

Cross border disputes arise on a frequent basis but in which jurisdiction should cross-border cases be heard, recognised and enforced? What law should apply? What strategic considerations should businesses engage in before entering into cross-border contracts?

With the help of related case studies, participants will receive an update in relation to the most important rules, how to apply them, how to identify possible pitfalls - and how to avoid them.

Special consideration will be given to the changes that have occurred as a result of the UK exiting from the European Union, as well as recent developments to help UK lawyers understand the new regime.

What You Will Learn

This virtual classroom session will cover the following:

Choice of Law - Rome Regime

• Law applicable to contractual obligations - (593/2008) - Rome I
• Law applicable to non-contractual obligations (864/2007) - Rome II
• Changes for the UK as a result of Brexit

Jurisdiction & Enforcement - Brussels / Lugano / Hague Regimes

• Jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments
• Hague Convention on Choice of Courts
• Changes for the UK as a result of Brexit

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.