The first years of experience with Brussels I have shown that the Regulation essentially guarantees a well functioning European system of jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters. However, not least cases, which had to be decided by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), have made it obvious that the current Regulation has some weaknesses and gaps. The need for reform resulting from this is particularly urgent as above all those sections identify problem areas, in which the “weakest party” [should] be protected by rules of jurisdiction, which are more favourable to them than the general regulation”.