ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE PLC AND OTHERS v ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

[2010] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 35

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Blair

Insurance (liability) - Jurisdiction - Proceedings commenced by assured in Florida - Insurers commencing English proceedings for negative declaratory relief - Application to stay English proceedings - Whether English court empowered to stay proceedings - Whether England the most appropriate forum - Forum non conveniens - Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, articles 2 and 12.