The European Service Regulation

A Commentary

Elgar Commentaries in Private International Law series

Edited by Apostolos Anthimos, Attorney at law, Thessaloniki Bar, Greece and Marta Requejo Isidro, Professor of Private International Law, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Legal Secretary, Court of Justice of the European Union

Presenting a systematic article-by-article commentary on the European Service Regulation (recast), and written by renowned experts from several EU Member States, this book gives guidance for the proper understanding and practical operation of cross-border judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters within the EU.

‘Written clearly and concisely, this is an in-depth and highly up-to-date analysis of the cross-border service of documents system in the EU. A truly European Commentary based on a comparative approach; crucial reading for anyone involved in, or interested in, this important area of international private law - practitioners, judges, court staff and legal scholars alike.’
– Aleš Galič, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

‘This Commentary offers a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the European Service Regulation, which governs the use of service documents abroad within the European Union. The list of contributors is impressive and includes some of the leading experts in European private international law. It is an essential work for scholars and practitioners of international litigation. A safe guide for navigating the stormy sea of cross-border notifications.’
– Michele Angelo Lupoi, Università di Bologna, Italy

‘The European Service Regulation is a well-written and comprehensive analysis of the importance of cross border service of documents. It provides a clear and concise roadmap for anyone dealing with cross-border disputes and should be compulsory reading for all involved in the well-functioning of the EU judicial area.’
– Marc Schmitz, International Union of Judicial Officers (UIHJ)

‘This comprehensive and carefully written article-by-article Commentary provides a valuable experts’ guide to all the novel features of the Recast Service Regulation. It deserves a prominent place on every practitioner’s physical or digital desk.’
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