Brexit and its implications to the application of the Lugano Convention from a Swiss perspective

This article will address some transitional legal issues concerning the applicability of the Lugano Convention on Jurisdiction, Recognition and Enforcement of Judgements in enforcement proceedings in Switzerland after Brexit. One issue is the question, if despite the de facto end of the transitional period, the Lugano Convention still applies to Swiss enforcement proceedings concerning judgments from the UK that were issued before 31 December 2020.

Procedural lawKim Nguyen25 October 2021Wicki Partners AGlugü, brexit, lugano convention