WEST TANKERS INC v RAS RIUNIONE ADRIATICA DI SICURTA SPA (THE “FRONT COMOR”)
[2007] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 22
HOUSE OF LORDS
Before Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead, Lord Steyn, Lord Hoffmann, Lord Rodger of Earlsferry and Lord Mance
Arbitration – Anti-suit injunction – Proceedings
commenced in Italy by insurers using subrogation rights – Contract between
assured and defendant containing arbitration clause – Whether insurers could be
restrained from bringing action in Italy in breach of arbitration clause –
Reference to the European Court of Justice – Council Regulation 44/2001,
article 1(2)(d).