{"id":28043,"date":"2025-03-26T17:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stellarkonsulting.com\/?p=28043"},"modified":"2025-07-12T11:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T11:43:45","slug":"understanding-global-rules-on-personal-service-of-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stellarkonsulting.com\/es\/articles\/understanding-global-rules-on-personal-service-of-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Global Rules on Personal Service of Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28043\" class=\"elementor elementor-28043\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a32ce2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a32ce2d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57a0ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57a0ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do All Countries Accept Personal Service as a Valid Form of Service of Process?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-569cd172 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"569cd172\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an increasingly interconnected world, legal disputes often cross borders. Whether it\u2019s a lawsuit involving a multinational corporation or a family law case that spans continents, one constant remains: the need to properly serve legal documents. For many lawyers, corporate professionals, and even private individuals, the concept of personal service\u2014hand-delivering legal documents to a defendant\u2014seems straightforward. But when litigation goes international, things can get complicated. A critical question arises: <strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"952\">Do all countries accept personal service as a valid form of service of process?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2c78db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2c78db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The short answer is no. Not all countries recognize or permit personal service, especially when foreign parties are involved. This article dives into the legal nuances, international treaties, and country-specific rules that govern the service of process abroad.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca2c217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca2c217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Personal Service?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab9897 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ab9897\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1658\">Personal service, also known as personal delivery, refers to the act of physically handing legal documents\u2014such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, or court orders\u2014directly to the intended recipient. In many jurisdictions, this is considered the gold standard for ensuring that due process is met. It provides a clear and often irrefutable record that the individual has been notified of legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1857\">However, while personal service is routine in domestic cases in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, its acceptance becomes more complex when used in cross-border disputes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa0a65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aaa0a65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Role of International Law: The Hague Service Convention<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10aafa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10aafa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2182\">The most influential legal framework governing international service of process is the <strong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2128\">Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters<\/strong>\u2014commonly referred to as the Hague Service Convention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2403\">As of today, over 80 countries are signatories to this treaty, including most developed nations. The Hague Convention establishes procedures for serving documents abroad and aims to standardize and simplify the process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f5e97d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f5e97d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Article 10 of the Hague Convention<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a90e105 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a90e105\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2554\">A key clause in the Convention is <strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2493\">Article 10<\/strong>, which allows for alternative methods of service, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2672\">\n<li data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2586\">\n<p data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2586\">Service by postal channels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2624\">\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2624\">Service through judicial officers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2672\">\n<p data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2672\"><strong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2672\">Personal service by competent individuals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2772\">However, these methods are only permissible if the <strong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2771\">receiving country has not objected to them<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ea720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16ea720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Countries That Accept Personal Service<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbb0130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbb0130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"3057\">Several countries expressly allow or tolerate personal service under the Hague Convention or their domestic laws. Typically, these jurisdictions either allow private process servers to operate or have flexible rules on service methods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3251\"><em><strong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3067\">Note<\/strong>: The country list below\u00a0is <strong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3153\">not exhaustive<\/strong>. For current and comprehensive details, always consult legal professionals or a service provider.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e761d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e761d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>United States<\/strong><br \/>In the U.S., personal service is the most common and preferred method. Even when serving documents internationally, U.S. courts generally permit personal service abroad if the receiving country allows it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong><br \/>The UK also accepts personal service both domestically and internationally. The process is often handled by authorized agents or solicitors with local knowledge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canada<\/strong><br \/>Most Canadian provinces permit personal service and recognize it as legally valid when done within the scope of international agreements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Australia<\/strong><br \/>Australia\u2019s laws align closely with those of the UK and U.S., and personal service is broadly accepted for both domestic and international matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>France<\/strong><br \/>France permits personal service, but it is typically conducted by \u201chuissiers de justice\u201d (judicial officers), ensuring that service is both formal and legally recognized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f62582c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f62582c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Countries That Restrict or Prohibit Personal Service<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf8b69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acf8b69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4510\">Many countries either restrict or outright prohibit personal service, especially when it comes from foreign entities. Instead, they require service through formal government channels, often via a designated <strong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4450\">Central Authority<\/strong> under the Hague Convention or through <strong data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4509\">Letters Rogatory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4616\"><em><strong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3067\">Note<\/strong>: The country list below\u00a0is <strong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3153\">not exhaustive<\/strong>. For current and comprehensive details, always consult legal professionals or a service provider.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18ce7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e18ce7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Germany<\/strong><br \/>Germany is a signatory to the Hague Convention but has <strong data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4721\">formally objected to Article 10<\/strong>. As a result, personal service by foreign agents is not allowed. Service must go through the German Central Authority.<\/li>\n<li><strong>China<\/strong><br \/>China also objects to Article 10. All service of process must go through official government channels. Attempting to serve someone personally in China without official clearance can not only invalidate the service but also result in legal consequences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India<\/strong><br \/>India, like China and Germany, rejects Article 10 and requires service via its designated Central Authority. Unauthorized personal service is not recognized and may be considered unlawful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japan<\/strong><br \/>Japan does not permit personal service from foreign parties. Legal documents must be routed through Japan\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other recognized entities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mexico<\/strong><br \/>Mexico mandates that all international service of process go through the Hague Convention\u2019s Central Authority. Personal service is not legally valid and may jeopardize the proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0af37b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0af37b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Countries with Conditional Acceptance<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-245c2cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"245c2cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5731\" data-end=\"5894\">Some countries occupy a middle ground. While they may allow personal service, it must be done under strict guidelines or by individuals authorized under local law.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5896\" data-end=\"6049\"><em><strong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3067\">Note<\/strong>: The country list below\u00a0is <strong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3153\">not exhaustive<\/strong>. For current and comprehensive details, always consult legal professionals or a service provider.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fd2296 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fd2296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Switzerland<br \/>Switzerland requires a high level of formality. Personal service is generally conducted through cantonal authorities. Unauthorized attempts may be deemed invalid.<\/li>\n<li>Italy<br \/>Italy permits personal service but prefers that it be done by judicial officers. Informal methods may be accepted in certain civil matters but not in criminal or administrative cases.<\/li>\n<li>South Korea<br \/>South Korea allows personal service but prefers service through the Central Authority under the Hague Convention. Informal service may be allowed if the recipient does not contest it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a956ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a956ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why It Matters: Consequences of Invalid Service<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0f1e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e0f1e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6687\" data-end=\"6853\">Understanding and complying with a country\u2019s rules on service of process isn\u2019t just a formality\u2014it can determine the outcome of a case. Invalid service can result in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6855\" data-end=\"7019\">\n<li data-start=\"6855\" data-end=\"6884\">\n<p data-start=\"6857\" data-end=\"6884\"><strong data-start=\"6857\" data-end=\"6882\">Dismissal of the case<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6885\" data-end=\"6924\">\n<p data-start=\"6887\" data-end=\"6924\"><strong data-start=\"6887\" data-end=\"6922\">Inability to enforce a judgment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6925\" data-end=\"6958\">\n<p data-start=\"6927\" data-end=\"6958\"><strong data-start=\"6927\" data-end=\"6956\">Wasted time and resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6959\" data-end=\"7019\">\n<p data-start=\"6961\" data-end=\"7019\"><strong data-start=\"6961\" data-end=\"7019\">Potential legal repercussions for unauthorized actions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7021\" data-end=\"7201\">For example, if you attempt to serve documents personally in a country where it\u2019s not allowed, your case could be thrown out. Worse yet, you may be accused of violating local laws.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26355d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26355d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strategic Considerations for Legal Professionals<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9d951 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd9d951\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When serving documents internationally, attorneys and corporate professionals must take several factors into account:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Treaty Membership<\/strong><br \/>Is the country a signatory to the Hague Convention? If so, what are its reservations or objections?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domestic Law Compliance<\/strong><br \/>Even within the framework of international treaties, local laws still apply. Always verify the legal procedures recognized by the recipient country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nature of the Case<\/strong><br \/>Certain types of cases\u2014like those involving criminal matters or government entities\u2014may have stricter requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timeliness<\/strong><br \/>Serving documents through official channels may take weeks or even months. In time-sensitive cases, informal service (where allowed) may offer a viable alternative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enforceability<\/strong><br \/>If your goal is to obtain a judgment enforceable in the foreign country, proper service is critical. Courts may refuse to recognize judgments based on improperly served documents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ecedff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ecedff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Role of Professional Process Service Providers<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f801e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f801e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"8282\" data-end=\"8599\">Navigating the maze of <em>international process service<\/em> rules is not something most legal departments are equipped to handle on their own. That\u2019s where professional process service providers like <strong data-start=\"8467\" data-end=\"8485\">Stellar Konsulting<\/strong> come in. These firms have the expertise, global network, and legal knowledge to ensure that documents are served:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8601\" data-end=\"8726\">\n<li data-start=\"8601\" data-end=\"8652\">\n<p data-start=\"8603\" data-end=\"8652\">In compliance with local and international laws<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8653\" data-end=\"8692\">\n<p data-start=\"8655\" data-end=\"8692\">Through the appropriate authorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8693\" data-end=\"8726\">\n<p data-start=\"8695\" data-end=\"8726\">In a way that holds up in court<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8728\" data-end=\"8877\">From verifying treaty status to coordinating with foreign ministries and judicial officers, a seasoned provider ensures that no detail is overlooked.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-008bd14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"008bd14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Have Questions? Contact Us Today.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17c9bb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17c9bb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"8922\" data-end=\"9208\">If you&#8217;re unsure whether personal service is valid in a specific country\u2014or if you&#8217;re dealing with complex international litigation\u2014don&#8217;t take unnecessary risks. 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