Which jurisdiction? Choosing where to litigate

A jurisdictional overview of the world’s court systems

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A competitive world: Modernisation and innovation in the courts

With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow

It is easier than ever for contracting parties to look beyond their home jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum. The growth in the international disputes market has forced countries’ courts into competition with one another, and contracting parties who have had a negative experience in one jurisdiction can simply select an alternative.

Against this backdrop, we examine the differences in approach of eleven jurisdictions, providing an at-a-glance overview of the key features of each jurisdiction, as well as more detailed examination of key elements of the court system, including judicial process, costs and disclosure obligations.

Our comparative table includes jurisdictions with established popularity such as England and Wales, and the US, those whose popularity has increased rapidly over the last decade or so, such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and those currently making concerted efforts to increase their share of the international disputes market, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.

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Contacts


Charles Balmain
Partner, London
T +44 20 7532 1807
E [email protected]


Carine Piadé
Counsel, Paris
T +33 1 55 04 15 98
E [email protected]


Ken Caruso
Partner, New York
T +1 212 819 8853
E [email protected]

Alexa Romanelli
Associate, London

 


Melody Chan
Partner, Hong Kong
T +852 2822 8750
E [email protected]

Jenna Rennie
Associate, London
T +44 20 7532 2710
E [email protected]


Nathalie Colin
Partner, Brussels

 


Anne Véronique Schlaepfer
Partner, Geneva
T +41 22 906 9898
E [email protected]


Amanda Cowell
Partner, London

 


Matthew Secomb
Partner, Singapore
T +65 6347 1325
E [email protected]

Niklas Forsmark Helmer
Counsel, Stockholm
T +46 8 506 32 324
E [email protected]

Stephanie Stocker
Associate, London
T +44 20 7532 1852
E [email protected]

Luka Kristovic Blazevic
Partner, Dubai
T +971 4 381 6251
E [email protected]

Michael Turrini
Partner, Dubai
T +971 2 611 3440
E [email protected]

Markus Langen
Partner, Frankfurt
T +49 69 29994 1221
E [email protected]

Julia Zagonek
Partner, Moscow
T +7 495 645 4931
E [email protected]


Philippe Métais
Partner, Paris
 

 

 

 

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