Hardcover

ISBN 10: 185800490X ISBN 13: 9781858004907

Publisher: Round Hall Ltd, 2008

"This is a very fine work. It will be invaluable for scholars and practitioners. It covers every aspect of its subject-matter in full and appropriate detail"Hon. Mr. Justice Nial Fennelly, Supreme Court of IrelandTransnational Litigation: Jurisdiction and Procedure is a new book that addresses the complex jurisdictional rules and procedural issues which arise when dealing with disputes which cross national boundaries. It focuses on the issues which are most likely to come across the desk of an Irish practitioner.The primary focus is on the determination of jurisdiction and practical matters such as how to serve defendants out of the jurisdiction, choice of court clauses, service of proceedings, protective measures, the taking of evidence and cross border discovery, and the enforcement of judgments at home and abroad.5 excellent reasons to have a copy of this book on your desk:1. It is a convenient and accurate guide to litigation crossing international borders - from beginning to the end of a dispute.2. It is an invaluable guide to the practice and procedure in respect of applications to the Circuit Court and High Court.3. Gives you an in-depth examination of the numberour Regulations and International Conventions governing jurisdiction and procedure in transnational litigation and an analysis of the main Irish and International case law in each area.4. Helps you to consider geographical and tactical matters which influence where your client should issue proceedings.5. Provides a reference list of countries whcih are Member States or Contracting States to the various Regulations and Conventions.ContentsWorldwide civil and commercial litigation; foreign divorce; child abduction; The Insolvency Regulation; Permission to serve defendants out of the jurisdiction; Service of proceedings; Forum issues; Procedural issues; Protective measures; Evidence and cross-border discovery; Enforcing judgments.