Jurisdiction, governing law and enforcement

This subtopic provides an overview of considerations pertaining to jurisdiction, governing law and enforcement where Irish judgments or cases containing an Irish element are concerned. This subtopic contains the following guidance:

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   Practice Note: Ireland—Jurisdiction in civil litigation provides an overview of the jurisdiction rules which determine circumstances in which the Irish civil courts may hear an action which has an international aspect. It includes guidance on international jurisdiction (under Brussels I (recast), the Lugano Convention and the Hague Convention). It also provides guidance on the position where multiple proceedings are begun in different jurisdictions. Finally, this Practice Note offers practical tips when considering issues of jurisdiction in Ireland

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   Practice Note: Ireland—Cross-border litigation aims to provide an understanding of the practical issues to consider when dealing with cross-border litigation in Ireland. This Practice Note considers applicable law and jurisdictional issues within the confines of the legal framework of the EU. It also considers the landscape post-Brexit and the impact this has had on cross border disputes

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   Practice Note: Ireland—Enforcement of judgments in Ireland (domestic and cross-border considerations) sets out the most common