GARCIA v BIH (UK) LTD AND OTHERS

[2017] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 73

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (ADMIRALTY COURT)

Before Jervis Kay QC, Admiralty Registrar

Practice – Service of proceedings out of jurisdiction – Claimant diver suffering personal injuries working off Gabon – Claimant bringing proceedings in contract and in tort against English employer and also against Gabon company – Whether Gabon company was a "necessary or proper party" – Whether permission to serve out should be set aside – Whether claim against Gabon company should be stayed on forum non conveniens grounds – Civil Procedure Rules, Practice Direction 6B para 3.1(3).