Federal states (Bundesländer) with more than one court of appeals (Oberlandesgericht) have the option to assign jurisdiction in arbitral matters to one of these courts pursuant to Section 1062 para. 5 German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO). The idea is to increase the level of expertise and specialization of the judges. Continue reading
Category Archives: Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments
IBA Conference on Hot Topics in European Cross- Border Commercial Disputes, Milan, September 11-12, 2014
This conference in Milan may be of interest to you. It is organized by the IBA Litigation Committee, and will cover these “hot topics”:
- Brussels I Recast: New Rules on Jurisdiction and Enforcement – And What About Arbitration?
- Enforcement of Choice-of Court Agreements: Solving Old Problems and Facing New Issues, From Torpedoes and Anti-Suit Injunctions to Unilateral Jurisdiction Clauses
- Jurisdiction Topics in Cross-Border Financial Disputes: ECJ and National Recent Case Law
Here is a link to the programme and the registration details.
Dispute Resolution Germany in 2013 – Top Ten Posts
With the year end in sight, I looked back at what posts you read most in 2013. The three main categories that Dispute Resolution Germany covers – arbitration, litigation and mediation – are all represented. Investment arbitration emerges as THE hot topic, with four entries in the top ten. Arbitration in total accounts for seven posts. Here are the top ten posts: Continue reading
“Towards Easier and Faster Circulation of Judgments in Europe”: Recast of Brussels I Regulation Adopted
The European Council today passed a recast of the Brussels I Regulation, as the regulation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters is commonly known. Continue reading