All Lugano Convention articles
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NewsWhy the EU’s block on the UK’s accession to the Lugano Convention harms human rights by Daniel Leader
Daniel Leader, Barrister and Partner at Leigh Day, discusses the EU’s position on the UK’s proposed accession to the Lugano Convention, the importance of the convention in holding UK businesses accountable for human rights abuses committed abroad, and the problems with the current applicable jurisdiction rules, in the absence of ...
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Open letter supporting UK Lugano Convention application highlights access to justice concerns
An open letter signed by non-governmental organisations (NGO’s) and legal experts across the United Kingdom and European Union has been published calling on the EU to allow UK accession to the 2007 Lugano Convention.
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Private International Law - Key Features and Responsible Institutions
As the UK repositions itself on the international stage in the wake of Brexit, private international law has become a topic of discussion for many British lawyers. In this article, we examine the key elements of this important branch of law and take a look at some of its prominent ...
