European Civil Practice Book

This major work on the law and practice of civil litigation in European countries is the definitive guide for cross-border litigation in Europe. It is the only work in the field that covers jurisdiction, the enforcement of judgments and civil procedure in England and other European countries. It provides a detailed commentary on EC Regulation 44/2001 and on the Brussels and Lugano Conventions. Working with expert contributors from other European countries, the authors also provide a detailed comparative study of the civil procedure of all the Brussels-Lugano states. Now in two volumes, the work contains: * In Volume I, in-depth treatment of those aspects of civil procedure in England & Wales which are relevant to cases with a European element, as well as a detailed commentary on the various instruments which make up the Brussels-Lugano regime and on the English implementing legislation. * In Volume II comparative descriptions of the legal systems, the rules of jurisdiction and the civil procedures of the various EU Member States as well as the Contracting States to the Lugano Convention. It also contains comprehensive Appendix material.Read More