WPP HOLDINGS ITALY SRL v BENATTI
[2006] Lloyd's Rep Plus 97
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(COMMERCIAL COURT)
Before Mr Justice Field
Jurisdiction – Claims brought by claimants in England
and by defendant in Italy – Whether English courts first seised
of proceedings – Whether exclusive jurisdiction clause valid – Whether contract
one of employment – Council Regulation 44/2001/EC, articles 19, 23 and 27 –
Council Regulation 1348/2000/EC, article 14.