Conflict of Laws and International Finance

Part of the Law and Practice of International Finance series, this guide presents a detailed examination of the key issues relevant to the conflict of laws and international finance. This volume:

• Gives practical guidance on the conflict of laws from the governing law of contracts to areas such as financial regulation, financial torts, trusts and insolvency
• Helps you decide which legal system to adopt and how to resolve issues
• Covers the governing law of contracts so you are clear of the basis on which international financial contracts should operate
• Explains jurisdiction over financial contracts so you can advise clients on areas including arbitration of financial contracts and enforcement of foreign judgments
• Looks in detail at conflict of laws for security interests and title finance so you are completely informed on these important areas
• Examines conflict of laws for financial torts and financial trusts
• Discusses the conflict of laws for regulation of international finance and regulatory jurisdiction making the application of the correct regulations simpler
• Provides coverage of sovereign immunity in the UK, US and EU as well as the recognition of states, state succession and international organisations
• Includes special treatment of conflict of laws in insolvency giving you expert guidance