ASHTON INVESTMENTS LTD v OJSC RUSSIAN ALUMINIUM (RUSAL)

[2007] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 17

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Jonathan Hirst QC sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court

Jurisdiction – Allegation that defendants had unlawfully accessed the claimant’s computer system in London – Service of claim form outside the jurisdiction – Test for grant of permission for service out – Jurisdiction of English courts over tort – Jurisdiction to grant injunction – CPR Part 6.20(2),(8).