The Brussels I Regulation is by far the most prominent cornerstone of the European law of international civil procedure. Every practitioner in the international field has to work with it - and its importance is still growing.

The first edition of this full scale article-by-article commentary found a very warm reception. This new edition
- brings the book up to date, incorporating a host of developments in the four years since ist first appearance,
- combines in-depth analysis with a genuine and truly European perspective, authored by top experts from all over Europe,
- covers the jurisprudence of the ECJ and of the Member States, and
- integrates thorough discussion of the pending proposal for a Brussels Ibis Regulation.

This truly European commentary offers invaluable guidance for lawyers, judges and academics throughout Europe.