On February 27 2014 the Supreme Court ruled in a case(1) in which the plaintiff argued forinternational jurisdiction based on the rules for disputes regarding individual employment contracts,as outlined in Chapter 5 of the Lugano Convention 2007. The Supreme Court found that there was anindividual employment contract under Article 18 of the Lugano Convention.The plaintiff […]
IntroductionIn a recent decision the Supreme Court dealt with matters of judicial conflict arising in connection withthe Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR).(1)According to Article 1(1) of the CMR, the CMR applies to contracts for the carriage of goods for rewardby road in vehicles when the place designated […]
The High Court recently ruled on where harm first arises in connection with product liability claims, as outlined in Article 5(3) of the EU Brussels I Regulation.(1) Article 5(3) states that:– in cases of tort or similar actions or if claims arising from such an action are the basis for a proceeding.” In the appeals proceeding, […]
Recruiting for Global Assignments A recent survey of employers has highlighted several skills that give candidates a winning edge when applying for global positions. Results show that companies feel that those who are most likely to succeed in roles based in a foreign country would have: Interpersonal and networking skills (60%) Foreign language fluency (55%) […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dr Wolfgang Berger of Hasliinger Nagele. John has joined IR as our exclusive Environmental Law member in Belgium. Education: University of Vienna, Dr iur., 1981 Admission to the Austrian Bar, 1991 Professional Experience: Assistant at the Institute of Civil Law of the University […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dr. Clemens Völkl of Völkl. Rechtsanwälte. Clemens has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Law Member in Austria. Clemens Völkl specialises in corporate, contract, banking and insurance law. Studying law in Vienna, London and Stockholm, he worked as an assistant professor […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dr. Hannes Wiesflecker of Dr. Wiesflecker, SmartLaw Attorneys. Hannes has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Law Member in Austria. Dr. Hannes Wiesflecker established SmartLaw in 2012. Previously he worked for Fiebinger Polak Leon & Partner and Law Offices Dr. Schwank in Vienna and […]