European Union: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

A Lithuanian court has overturned a substantial fine imposed on Dage Capital for alleged violations of EU sanctions against Belarus, involving luxury car sales and banking relationships. The case raises questions about enforcement boundaries and compliance obligations when dealing with sanctioned jurisdictions through third-party intermediaries. This decision could have implications for how companies structure transactions involving sanctioned territories.

The Unified Patent Court's jurisdiction is extending beyond its contracting member states, creating new enforcement possibilities and risks for businesses across Europe. Recent landmark decisions are establishing when the UPC can hear cases involving non-member territories like Ireland and the UK, with significant implications for patent holders, defendants, and even EU authorized representatives who may find themselves unexpectedly drawn into pan-European patent disputes.

The Irish High Court has clarified the standards for material non-disclosure in ex parte Letters Rogatory applications, examining when procedural omissions warrant setting aside judicial assistance orders. This decision explores the balance between full disclosure obligations and the court's discretion to maintain orders where non-disclosure was inadvertent and no prejudice resulted.

The Unified Patent Court's jurisdiction is extending beyond its contracting member states, creating new enforcement possibilities and risks for businesses across Europe. Recent landmark decisions are establishing when the UPC can hear cases involving non-member territories like Ireland and the UK, with significant implications for patent holders, defendants, and even EU authorized representatives who may find themselves unexpectedly drawn into pan-European patent disputes.

Ireland's High Court has issued formal guidance on using generative AI in legal proceedings, requiring human oversight, verification, and disclosure when AI tools are employed in court documents and expert reports. While the directive specifically applies to High Court proceedings, its implications extend to Tax Appeals Commission cases, where expert evidence must remain independent and any substantial use of AI must be declared to ensure reliability and evidential weight.

The Irish High Court has clarified the standards for material non-disclosure in ex parte Letters Rogatory applications, examining when procedural omissions warrant setting aside judicial assistance orders. This decision explores the balance between full disclosure obligations and the court's discretion to maintain orders where non-disclosure was inadvertent and no prejudice resulted.

When an estate agent facilitates a property sale without a formal agency agreement or fails to document their involvement in the promise of sale, can they still claim compensation for their services? A recent Maltese court ruling clarifies the prescriptive period applicable to such claims and establishes critical precedent for agents seeking payment for undocumented professional services.

El Tribunal Supremo español ha emitido una sentencia que establece criterios sobre el tratamiento de créditos privilegiados especiales en procedimientos concursales cuando no pueden satisfacerse completamente con la realización del bien afecto. La decisión determina cómo debe aplicarse la quita acordada en convenio a la porción no satisfecha de estos créditos una vez clasificados como ordinarios.

El artículo 413 de la Ley de Enjuiciamiento Civil establece que las innovaciones introducidas después de iniciado el juicio no se tendrán en cuenta en la sentencia, salvo que priven definitivamente...

The market for legal advice in Denmark has for decades benefited from a natural barrier to entry: mastering Danish law. AI is beginning to lower that barrier.

An application for public access to the register must be filed in the language of the proceedings.

The High Court has confirmed that the English court has jurisdiction over a claim for unpaid charges arising from a virtual data room contract, dismissing a jurisdiction challenge by a defendant seeking to litigate...