KOLDEN HOLDINGS LTD v RODETTE COMMERCE LTD AND ANOTHER
[2008] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 21
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Tuckey, Lord Justice Lawrence Collins and Lord Justice Rimer
Conflict of laws – Jurisdiction – Proceedings commenced
in England – Claimants assigning cause of action – Defendants bringing second
set of proceedings in Cyprus against assignors and assignee – Whether
proceedings were between “the same parties” – Whether English court first
seised – Council Regulation 44/2001, article 27.