Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012

Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012, also known as the Brussels I Regulation (recast), establishes rules for determining which country's courts have jurisdiction over legal disputes within the European Union. Its goal is to ensure consistency and facilitate the recognition and enforcement of judgments across member states. Essentially, it helps parties know where they can bring legal action and ensures that judgments obtained in one EU country can be recognized and enforced in others without extensive legal procedures. This harmonization promotes cross-border commerce and legal clarity within the EU.