MASRI v CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS INTERNATIONAL CO SAL AND ANOTHER

[2008] Lloyd's Rep Plus 45

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Ward, Lord Neuberger Of Abbotsbury and Lord Justice Lawrence Collins

Conflict of laws – Claimant obtaining judgment in England – Judgment not honoured –Whether English court had jurisdiction to appoint receiver by way of equitable execution – Whether receivership order had proprietary effect – Whether the English court had personal jurisdiction – Whether a receivership order could be made in relation to future debts – Exercise of discretion in granting of receivership order – Articles 22(5), 31, Council Regulation (EC) 44/2001.