Jurisdiction and applicable law clauses post Brexit – what are the rules?

This webinar summarises the key changes that have taken place since Brexit in respect of the rules relating to both jurisdiction and applicable law clauses. Relevant case law will be discussed where appropriate.

Topics will include:

Jurisdiction

Brussels regulation (recast)

• In what circumstances does this still apply?

Lugano convention

• What is the latest position on the adoption of this convention by the UK?
• What does it say about jurisdiction clauses?

Hague Choice of Court convention

• To what extent does this apply?
• From what date does this apply to the UK?
• What are the key provisions of the convention?

Application for permission to serve outside of the jurisdiction – CPR Part 6

• When is this necessary?
• What are the key tests and how will they be applied?

Applicable law

Rome I Regulation

• To what extent does Rome I still apply?
• What are the key provisions of this regulation?

Common Law Rules

• How will the court resolve an applicable law dispute if Rome I does not apply?