YOUELL & OTHERS v LA REUNION AERIENNE & OTHERS

[2009] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 5

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Tomlinson

Insurance – Co-insurance agreement – Dispute as to whether London insurers bound to indemnify French insurers – Action by London insurers for declaration – Whether English court possessed jurisdiction – Whether dispute a matter relating to insurance or relating to arbitration – European Parliament and Council Regulation 44/2001, articles 1, 5 and 8.