REFCOMP SPA v AXA CORPORATE SOLUTIONS ASSURANCE SA AND OTHERS

[2013] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 449

EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE

Before Judge TIZZANO, M, E, M, M

Judicial cooperation in civil matters – Jurisdiction clause in a contract concluded between the manufacturer and the initial buyer of goods – Contract forming part of a chain of contracts transferring ownership – Whether that clause may be relied on against the sub-buyer of the goods – Consent of sub-buyer required for jurisdiction clause in contract concluded between manufacturer and buyer of goods – Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters, article 23.