Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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WEST TANKERS INC v RAS RIUNIONE ADRIATICA DI SICURTA SPA (THE “FRONT COMOR”)

[2007] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 391

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).

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