When in Rome...
13 September 2012
In a dispute between an English buyer and an Italian seller, one of the trickiest issues is whose jurisdiction applies to the case. Paul Abbiati examines EU proposals to simplify the matter
One of the biggest legal headaches for purchasers buying from foreign sellers is where disputes will be resolved. Will a contractual dispute between an English buyer and an Italian seller be heard by an English or Italian court? In most circumstances, parties will prefer to litigate at home. Litigating in a foreign country requires the engagement of foreign lawyers...