Disputes determined by German courts do not involve pre-trial discovery or depositions. In fact, depositions are entirely foreign to the German legal system, and German law excludes taking evidence without the presence of a...more
One of the first things to consider when coordinating an international deposition is determining if the witness is willing to be deposed. In the event a witness is unwilling to be deposed and must be compelled to do so, you...more
Unfortunately, not all countries permit the taking of depositions. Mainland China, though a party to the Hague Evidence Convention, is just one example. Russia is not a party to the Hague Evidence Convention and does not...more