AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INSURANCE CO v ABBOTT LABORATORIES

[2004] Lloyd's Rep IR 815

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION COMMERCIAL COURT

Before Mr Justice Cresswell

Insurance (liability) - Conflict of laws - Insurance contracts coming into force and containing jurisdiction clause - Insurance contracts incorporating terms in other policies yet to be agreed - Arbitration clause subsequently agreed - Whether arbitration clause incorporated into earlier contracts - Whether arbitration clause could override jurisdiction clause - Whether anti-suit injunction should be granted.