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Book SynopsisOffering a comprehensive commentary on the Brussels I bis Regulation, chapters outline the origins and evolution of each article before delving into their interpretation in view of the case law of the European Court of Justice. Throughout the Commentary expert contributors provide guidance on this central instrument in the organization of the European judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.
This in-depth, article-by-article Commentary reflects the status quo of European procedural law in civil and commercial matters. Its exhaustive evaluation of the corresponding case law demonstrates key precedents which can be applied to practical problems in the field related to jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of decisions.
Written using a clear, accessible structure, this Commentary will be a key resource for lawyers, judges and other legal practitioners in finding solutions to the practical difficulties they meet when dealing with cross-border disputes. Its detailed critical analysis of the regulation will also be of benefit to scholars and students of European procedural law and dispute resolution and arbitration.
Trade Review‘This collective endeavour is a welcome tool for practitioners and others who need, or simply wish, to uncover intricacies of the cross-border aspects of the civil procedure, access information about (primarily) the Court’s case-law and learn about identified (and some resolved) difficulties. Last but not least, this book constitutes, to my knowledge, the most up-to-date commentary on the Brussels I Bis Regulation edited in English.’ -- Magdalena Licková, EU Law Live
‘This is undoubtedly the most complete and up-to-date commentary on the Brussels I bis Regulation, written by experts in the field, whose command is evident in the way in which the core rules of the law of European Civil Procedure are analysed. With solid theoretical foundations and an exhaustive analysis of the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and national courts, it clearly and effectively explains how the system works in its various dimensions (international jurisdiction, parallel proceedings, recognition and enforcement of decisions) and offers solutions to the practical problems that legal practitioners may encounter. A work of the highest quality and, above all, of the greatest utility.’ -- Fernando Gascón Inchausti, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
‘This book is an absolutely essential source for anyone working with Brussels I bis and European procedural law, whether practitioner, judge, or academic. This multi-authored commentary makes use of a pan-European range of experts with diverse professional backgrounds and exposures to different legal cultures and traditions. The editor and authors, all with expertise in comparative procedural law and private international law, reflect a sensitivity to the need to situate each Article within the development of a European procedural law. The lengthy Introduction is particularly helpful as a reference tool for the evolution of Brussels I bis, even including Brexit. The book is an invaluable resource not only for Brussels regime novices but also for scholars of European procedural law due to the inclusion of case law of the CJEU/ECJ as well as a breadth of national law that enriches each chapter and deepens our understanding.’ -- Louise Ellen Teitz, Roger Williams University, US
‘The go-to commentary for anyone – academics and practitioners alike – interested in the European law of transnational litigation regarding civil and commercial matters from a truly European perspective!’ -- Franco Ferrari, New York University School of Law, US
Table of ContentsContents: Preface xxxiii Introduction 1 Burkhard Hess CHAPTER I SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS Article 1 20 Burkhard Hess Article 2 36 Marlene Brosch and Martina Mantovani Article 3 53 Martina Mantovani CHAPTER II JURISDICTION SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 4 60 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 5 72 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 6 79 Cristina M. Mariottini SECTION 2 SPECIAL JURISDICTION Article 7 88 Marta Requejo Isidro, Edith Wagner and Matteo Gargantini Article 8 166 Philippos Siaplaouras Article 9 191 Marta Requejo Isidro SECTION 3 JURISDICTION IN MATTERS RELATING TO INSURANCE Article 10 196 Inga J.rvekülg Article 11 205 Inga J.rvekülg Article 12 211 Inga J.rvekülg Article 13 214 Inga J.rvekülg Article 14 223 Inga J.rvekülg Article 15 226 Marlene Brosch Article 16 234 Marlene Brosch SECTION 4 JURISDICTION OVER CONSUMER CONTRACTS Article 17 241 Stephanie Law Article 18 274 Stephanie Law Article 19 279 Stephanie Law SECTION 5 JURISDICTION OVER INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT Article 20 287 Crístian Oró Martínez Article 21 304 Crístian Oró Martínez Article 22 315 Crístian Oró Martínez Article 23 318 Crístian Oró Martínez SECTION 6 EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION Article 24 324 Leon Marcel Kahl SECTION 7 PROROGATION OF JURISDICTION Article 25 344 Marlene Brosch and Leon Marcel Kahl Article 26 375 Felix Alexander Koechel SECTION 8 EXAMINATION AS TO JURISDICTION AND ADMISSIBILITY Article 27 417 Felix Alexander Koechel Article 28 432 Felix Alexander Koechel SECTION 9 LIS PENDENS – RELATED ACTIONS Article 29 466 Stephanie Law Article 30 484 Stephanie Law Article 31 490 Stephanie Law Article 32 500 Stephanie Law Article 33 506 Stephanie Law Article 34 513 Stephanie Law SECTION 10 PROVISIONAL, INCLUDING PROTECTIVE, MEASURES Article 35 520 Carlos Santaló Gorís CHAPTER III RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 1 RECOGNITION Article 36 548 Wiebke Voß Article 37 562 Wiebke Voß Article 38 569 Wiebke Voß SECTION 2 ENFORCEMENT Article 39 577 Giovanni Chiapponi Article 40 587 Giovanni Chiapponi Article 41 596 Giovanni Chiapponi Article 42 607 Giovanni Chiapponi Article 43 617 Giovanni Chiapponi Article 44 628 Giovanni Chiapponi SECTION 3 REFUSAL OF RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT Subsection 1 Refusal of Recognition Article 45 638 Janek Tomasz Nowak and Vincent Richard Subsection 2 Refusal of Enforcement Article 46 680 Enrique Vallines García Article 47 686 Enrique Vallines García Article 48 695 Enrique Vallines García Article 49 699 Enrique Vallines García Article 50 704 Enrique Vallines García Article 51 708 Enrique Vallines García SECTION 4 COMMON PROVISIONS Article 52 719 Enrique Vallines García Article 53 724 Enrique Vallines García Article 54 735 Enrique Vallines García Article 55 744 Enrique Vallines García Article 56 756 Enrique Vallines García Article 57 758 Enrique Vallines García CHAPTER IV AUTHENTIC INSTRUMENTS AND COURT SETTLEMENTS Article 58 763 Marlene Brosch Article 59 769 Marlene Brosch Article 60 772 Marlene Brosch CHAPTER V GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 61 776 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 62 778 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 63 783 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 64 788 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 65 792 Philippos Siaplaouras CHAPTER VI TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS Article 66 797 Burkhard Hess CHAPTER VII RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER INSTRUMENTS Article 67 801 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 68 811 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 69 814 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 70 816 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 71 818 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 71a 828 Lena Hornkohl Article 71b 838 Lena Hornkohl Article 71c 846 Lena Hornkohl Article 71d 852 Lena Hornkohl Article 72 856 Cristina M. Mariottini Article 73 861 Cristina M. Mariottini CHAPTER VIII FINAL PROVISIONS Article 74 867 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 75 870 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 76 872 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 77 875 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 78 876 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 79 879 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 80 882 Marta Requejo Isidro Article 81 883 Marta Requejo Isidro Final 885 Marta Requejo Isidro Appendix 1: Annexes and Recitals 887 Index 898
