The result of the referendum on whether or not to remain in the
European Union held in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2016 was
clear: the majority of the British who voted decided to put an end
to the country's more than 43-year relationship with the
European Union. "Leave" beat "Remain" with
51.9% of the votes and, in principle, this will lead the United
Kingdom (UK) to give notice to the European Council of its
intention to leave the European Union (EU).
Besides the natural economic and political consequences, Brexit
will have a direct impact on existing and future legal proceedings
involving parties domiciled or based in the UK.
Of particular importance is the fact that, as soon as Brexit
takes effect, it will no longer be possible to have recourse to the
various EU regulations on procedural matters in the case of
disputes that have a connection with the UK. Among the matters that
will be impacted by Brexit, we would highlight: (i) the
international jurisdiction
