Questão jurídica principal
Whether the Solothurn court had international and local jurisdiction despite the Lugano Convention delict forum.
Decisão extraída
The delict forum would in principle point to Solothurn, but the LOI forum-selection clause validly covered the cartel-law claim and displaced that forum.
Fundamentação extraída
Cartel-law claims can fall under Art. 5(3) LugÜ. However, the clause in the Letter of Intent was broad, foreseeable, and intended to govern disputes connected with the contemplated contractual relationship, including claims aimed at judicially forcing contract conclusion or paralleling tort-based claims.