The WLR Daily case summaries
[2023] WLR(D) 384
Court of Justice of the European Union
Charles Taylor Adjusting Ltd and another v Starlight Shipping Co and another
(Case C‑590/21)
EU:C:2023:633
2023 March 23; Sept 7
President of Chamber K Jürimäe,
Judges M Safjan, N Piçarra, N Jääskinen (Rapporteur), M Gavalec
Advocate General J Richard de la Tour
Judges M Safjan, N Piçarra, N Jääskinen (Rapporteur), M Gavalec
Advocate General J Richard de la Tour
Conflict of laws— Foreign judgment— Recognition— Owner and operator of vessel bringing proceedings in English court against vessel’s insurers— English court ratifying settlement agreements between parties containing English exclusive jurisdiction clauses— Owner and operator bringing fresh action based on same matter before Greek court against representatives of insurers— Insurers and representatives awarded compensation under English High Court judgment and orders declaring Greek action breaching settlement agreements— Whether Greek court entitled to refuse recognition and enforcement of English judgments on ground they were contrary to public policy as containing “quasi anti-suit injunctions”—
Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, art 34(1)