Jurisdictional prudence
13 September 2012
Many UK organisations source goods from companies in Europe, but if a dispute arises, it is far from certain where the case will be heard. Dr Alan Ma explains the laws and conventions that come into play in these situations
Very often, UK procurement managers seek supplies in other parts of Europe for reasons such as competitive prices and technology requirements. But if a dispute occurs, it will be costly and uncertain to conduct proceedings in a foreign country. Inevitably, the company will find itself in an inferior position when a commercial settlement is considered. To avoid this,...