WECO PROJECTS APS v LORO PIANA AND OTHERS

[2021] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 63

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Christopher Hancock QC, sitting as a High Court Judge

Conflict of laws – Exclusive jurisdiction clause – Lis alibi pendens – Meaning of expression contract of transport – Close connection between claims – Himalaya clause – Brussels Regulation Recast, Council Regulation 1215/2012/EU, articles 17, 18, 19, 25, 29, 31 – Consumer Rights Act 2015.