UNDERWRITING MEMBERS OF LLOYD’S SYNDICATE 980 v SINCO SA
[2008] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 44
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice Beatson
Insurance – Binding authority – Conflict of laws –
Binding authority given to Greek brokers and containing exclusive arbitration
clause – Proceedings commenced in England by underwriters but not served –
Proceedings commenced by brokers in Greece – New claim for breach of jurisdiction
clause added to original English action – Whether new claim should be stayed –
Brussels Regulation, Council Regulation 44/2001, articles 27 and 30.