Banco Privado Português (Cayman) Ltd v Rendeiro and Ors - Judgment

Practice and procedure—service out of the jurisdiction—GCR O.11, r.1(1)(c) “necessary or proper party”—whether abuse of process to rely on GCR O.11, r.1(1)(c) where anchor defendant not participating in action. Practice and procedure—service out of the jurisdiction—issue of appropriate forum—claim involving conduct of directors of Cayman Islands registered company—whether there is a public policy in favour of determination by Grand Court—whether the Cayman Islands is the appropriate forum in all the circumstances. Practice and procedure—full and frank disclosure on ex parte application—principles to be applied when applying and when challenging disclosure made—need for respondent to focus on quality of most important complaints over quality. Insolvency Law; Civil Procedure; Company Law; Conflict of Laws; Cross‑Border Litigation