English High Court Rules on Claimants’ Ability to Pursue Proceedings in England Where There is an Alternative Forum
By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/21
A recent High Court judgment has emphasised that where a claimant has chosen to sue a party in England rather than in another jurisdiction, factors such as the risk of a multiplicity of proceedings and inconsistent judgments may justify England being the appropriate forum if the claimant had a reasonable and legitimate reason to choose England. The relative ease of enforceability of an English judgment constituted such a reason in this case....
By: Dechert LLP