The Brussels I–bis Regulation

The Brussels I-bis Regulation remains the most significant legal instrument for procedural law in the EU, providing the cornerstone for questions of international jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters. This authoritative book provides a thorough and practical analysis of the Regulation, with particular focus on its implementation and application.

With comprehensive coverage of the relevant CJEU case law, and rigorous analysis of the jurisprudence of the Brussels Regulation, this book acts as both a detailed reference work for the understanding and practical application of the Regulation, and a roadmap for its future. It highlights the challenges involved in the application of the Regulation, such as interpretation of its concepts and the achievement of its underlying purposes, as well as the efficiency and potential costs, and provides suggestions for legislative improvements.

Key Features:
• A focus on the interpretation and practical application of the Regulation
• Detailed analysis of the case law and jurisprudence
• Highlights both deficiencies and potential improvements
• Written by leading scholars in EU and private international law

The Brussels I-bis Regulation is an important reference work for practitioners handling cross-border commercial or civil cases. It is also an invaluable educational and research tool for scholars in the fields of EU Law, private international law and commercial law.