jurisdiction

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law · Private Law

Vulnerable children and the inconvenience of Dutch borders

Dutch borders make the life of some groups of vulnerable children hard. Recent research shows that the rights of undocumented children in Curaçao – mostly from Venezuela – are severely under threat.

Chrisje Sandelowsky • 23-09-2021

Public Law

A run on the Bank(ović): 18 years later, will the court provide clarity in Hanan v. Germany?

With the pending case of Hanan v. Germany, the Grand Chamber has the opportunity to consider anew whether airstrikes fall within the jurisdiction of the Convention, and clarify – once and for all – that Member States cannot do abroad what they cannot do at home.

Katie Pentney • 06-01-2020

Private Law

Brexit and the courts of London, or how England scrambles to remain a relevant jurisdiction

Commercial and financial transaction documentation commonly refers to the London courts to adjudicate any dispute. After Brexit, this forum clause may be problematic. The HCCC is a solution of sorts - parties may have to reconsider their choice of court.

Matthias Haentjens + 1 other • 18-02-2019

Blogs

Vulnerable children and the inconvenience of Dutch borders

A run on the Bank(ović): 18 years later, will the court provide clarity in Hanan v. Germany?

Brexit and the courts of London, or how England scrambles to remain a relevant jurisdiction