Presenting a systematic article-by-article commentary on the European Service Regulation (recast), and written by renowned experts from several EU Member States, this book gives balanced and informed guidance for the proper operation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters within the EU in the field of cross-border service of documents.
First setting out the origins and evolution of the Regulation, the Commentary proceeds to analyse in forensic detail the relevant case law of both the European Court of Justice and national courts on cross-border service. It moreover points the reader to the pertinent legal scholarship from various EU jurisdictions, and provides a pathway for solving practical problems surrounding the service of documents between Member States of the European Union in civil and commercial proceedings.
Key Features:
- Systematic article-by-article analysis facilitates navigation and reference
- Integration of the relevant case law ensures a rounded interpretation of the Regulation
- Practical approach provides tangible guidance for complex cross-border proceedings
- Renowned team of contributors offer clarity and insight/
Thanks to its in-depth but also practical analysis of each provision of the Regulation, the Commentary will be a valuable resource for judges, scholars and students of European procedural law, as well as for practitioners involved in cross-border civil and commercial litigation.
Industry Reviews
'Written clearly and concisely, this is an in-depth and highly up-to-date analysis of the cross-border service of documents system in the EU. A truly European Commentary based on a comparative approach; crucial reading for anyone involved in, or interested in, this important area of international private law - practitioners, judges, court staff and legal scholars alike.' -- Ales Galic, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
'This Commentary offers a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the European Service Regulation, which governs the use of service documents abroad within the European Union. The list of contributors is impressive and includes some of the leading experts in European private international law. It is an essential work for scholars and practitioners of international litigation. A safe guide for navigating the stormy sea of cross-border notifications.' -- Michele Angelo Lupoi, Universita di Bologna, Italy
'The European Service Regulation is a well-written and comprehensive analysis of the importance of cross border service of documents. It provides a clear and concise roadmap for anyone dealing with cross-border disputes and should be compulsory reading for all involved in the well-functioning of the EU judicial area.' -- Marc Schmitz, International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ)
'This comprehensive and carefully written article-by-article Commentary provides a valuable experts' guide to all the novel features of the Recast Service Regulation. It deserves a prominent place on every practitioner's physical or digital desk.' -- Symeon C Symeonides, Willamette University, Oregon
