The Recasting Ofbrussels I Regulation

EU REGULATION NO. 1215/2012

The Recasting ofBrussels I Regulation

------, 17.- 18. may 2018

Draft Programme

Activity Coordinator: Ms Zinka Bulka

Moderator: ------

Day 1

9.00 - 9.15 Arrival and registration of participants

9.15 - 9.30 Official opening of seminar

Welcome words by the Authority of the hosting country and the EJTN representative

9.30 – 10.15 The recasting of Brussels I Regulation - Scope of application and Jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters

Presenter: Ms. Christina Gonzales Beilfuss

10,15 – 11.00 General jurisdiction rules and practical examples

Presenter :Ms. Jasnica Garašić

11.00 – 11.30 Coffee break

11.30 – 12.15 Forum clauses and lis pendens

Presenter: Mr. Damir Kontrec

12.15 – 12.30 Debate

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch

13.30 – 14.15Work in sub-groups: resolution of a practical case dealing with the regulation, involving questions of jurisdiction

Workg roup coordinators : Ms , Christina Gonzales Beilfuss, Ms Jasna Garašić, Mr. Damir Kontrec

14.15 – 14.30 Debate

14.30 – 14.45 Coffee break

14.45 – 16.45 Work in sub-groups: resolution of a practical case dealing with the regulation, involving questions of jurisdiction

Case on protected parties including consumer contracts, relationship with EU consumer directives

Workgroup coordinators : Ms , Christina Gonzales Beilfuss, Ms Jasna Garašić, Ms. Ilse Couwenberg

16.45 – 17.00Reports in the plenary: resolution of a practical case involving questions of jurisdiction

Day 2

9.45 – 9.00 Arrival and registration of participants

9,00 -9,45 Recognition and enforcement and relationship to other EU instruments

Presenter: Ms. Ilse Couwenberg

9,45 – 10,30 Work in sub-groups: Involving questions of jurisdiction and prorogation of jurisdiction

Workgroup coordinators: Damir Kontrec, Mr. Carlos Marinho, Ms. Alena Novotna

10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break

11.00 – 13.00 Work in sub-groups:

Case on protected parties including consumer contracts, relationship with EU-consumers directives, Case on contractual obligations, Case of recognition and enforcement

Workgroup coordinators:Mr. Ilse Couwenberg, Ms. Alena Novotna, Mr. Carlos Marinho

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch

14.00 -15.00 Work in sub-groups:

Case on protected parties including consumer contracts, relationship with EU-consumers directives , Case on contractual obligations, Case of recognition and enforcement

Workgroup coordinators:Damir Kontrec, Ms. Alena Novotna,Mr. Carlos Marinho

15.00 – 15.15 Debate

15.15 - 15.30 Closing of the seminar

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