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Allianz SpA v West Tankers Inc Case C-185/07, [2009] All ER (D) 82 (Feb)

19 February 2009
Issue: 7357 / Categories: Case law , Public , Constitutional law
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Civil litigation

It is incompatible with Council Regulation No 44/2001/EC (jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters) for a court of a member state to make an order to restrain a person from commencing or continuing proceedings before the courts of another member state on the ground that such proceedings would be contrary to an arbitration agreement.

Issue: 7357 / Categories: Case law , Public , Constitutional law
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire

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