Cambridge Companion to European Union Private Law

The emergence of EU Private Law as an independent legal discipline is one of the most significant developments in European legal scholarship in recent times. In this Companion, leading scholars provide a critical introduction to the subject's key areas, while offering original and thought-provoking comment on the field. In addition to several chapters on consumer law topics, the collection has individual chapters on commercial contracts, competition law, non-discrimination law, financial services and travel law. It also discusses the wider issues concerning EU Private Law, such as its historical evolution, the role of comparative law, language and terminology, as well as the implications of the Common Frame of Reference project. A useful 'scene-setting' introduction and further reading arranged thematically make this important publication the student's and scholar's first port of call when exploring the field.

• Unique combination of introduction to and critical analysis of an important emerging discipline in European legal scholarship
• Collection offers unrivalled line up of leading commentators in the field
• Additional features such as useful 'scene setting' introduction and thematically-organised further reading recommendations ideal for students new to the field