Entries by Andrew Dickinson

Non-Domiciled Parties and the Brussels I Regulation: A Phantom Menace

The Judges and Advocates General adjourned for lunch to discuss matters of common concern.  Just before service of coffee, a  pallid apparition entered the room, silently but menacingly.  It wore a full bottomed wig, respecting its former custom, but appeared to have changed for the occasion into more modern, red and black Betty Jackson robes. […]

An English translation of the Introductory Act to the German Civil Code (EGBGB) (as amended up to 17 March 2009) is now available

Brussels I Review – Loose Ends

The final question in the Commission’s Green Paper (which, incidentally, deserves praise for its concise and focussed presentation of the issues), covers other suggestions for reform of the Regulation’s rules not falling under any of the previous headings.  It is divided into three headings: Scope, Jurisdiction and Recognition and enforcement, as follows: 8.1. Scope As […]