All Private international law 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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Mediation opportunities and the Singapore Convention post-Brexit by Diana Wallis
Post-Brexit the UK no longer has access to the Brussels regime on the recognition and enforcement of cross-border judgments. Instead, Diana Wallis, Former European Law Institute President discusses the opportunities presented by the Singapore Convention as an alternative legal instrument that maintains enforceability.
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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 ...
