Which jurisdiction? Choosing where to litigate
A jurisdictional overview of the world’s court systems
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A competitive world: Modernisation and innovation in the courts
With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow
It is easier than ever for contracting parties to look beyond their home jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum. The growth in the international disputes market has forced countries’ courts into competition with one another, and contracting parties who have had a negative experience in one jurisdiction can simply select an alternative.
Against this backdrop, we examine the differences in approach of eleven jurisdictions, providing an at-a-glance overview of the key features of each jurisdiction, as well as more detailed examination of key elements of the court system, including judicial process, costs and disclosure obligations.
Our comparative table includes jurisdictions with established popularity such as England and Wales, and the US, those whose popularity has increased rapidly over the last decade or so, such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and those currently making concerted efforts to increase their share of the international disputes market, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.
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 Melody Chan Partner, Hong Kong T +852 2822 8750 E mchan@whitecase.com |
 Jenna Rennie Associate, London T +44 20 7532 2710 E jenna.rennie@whitecase.com |
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 Anne Véronique Schlaepfer Partner, Geneva T +41 22 906 9898 E anneveronique.schlaepfer@whitecase.com |
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 Matthew Secomb Partner, Singapore T +65 6347 1325 E msecomb@whitecase.com |
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 Stephanie Stocker Associate, London T +44 20 7532 1852 E stephanie.stocker@whitecase.com |
 Luka Kristovic Blazevic Partner, Dubai T +971 4 381 6251 E lkristovicblazevic@whitecase.com |
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 Markus Langen Partner, Frankfurt T +49 69 29994 1221 E mlangen@whitecase.com |
 Julia Zagonek Partner, Moscow T +7 495 645 4931 E jzagonek@whitecase.com |
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