Clifford Chance
The (recast) Brussels I Regulation applies!
12 June 2015
Since 10 January 2015, the (recast) Brussels I Regulation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters applies (Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012). It replaces the current version of the Brussels I Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 44/2001).
Content Overview
- Exequatur proceedings abolished.
- Provisions to prevent abusive "torpedo actions".
- Rules for avoidance of parallel proceed-ings relating to non-EU states.
- Introduction of general place of jurisdiction for European consumers.
- Precision of scope of application.
- Arbitral matters remain outside the scope of application.
- Recast Regulation applies from 10 January 2015.
