Litigation Update: Recast Brussels Regulation (EU Regulation 1215/2012)

European Union Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

On the 20.11.2012 the European Parliament voted in favour of the proposed “recast” Brussels Regulation. The recast Brussels Regulation (EU Regulation 1215/2012) will be applied by Member State courts from the 10.01.2015. An overview of the main areas of reform under the recast Brussels Regulation are listed below in summary form. The main areas of…

Litigation Update: Proposed Reform of the Brussels Regulation

European Union Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

On 14.12.2010, following a consultation process, the European Commission published a draft revised (recast) Brussels Regulation. The key areas addressed in the Commission’s legislative proposal are as follows: New rules concerning third state (non-EU) matters and defendants The Brussels Regulation provides jurisdiction rules mainly with respect to defendants domiciled in the EU Member States. The Commission proposes to extend…