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A Guide to Global Private International Law

A Guide to Global Private International Law

Author: Paul Beaumont; Jayne Holliday
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781509932078

Published In: May 2022
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Paperback Edition ISBN: 9781509957873

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This book provides a substantial overview of the discipline of private international law viewed from a global perspective.

The handbook is divided into 4 key sections:

Theory
Institutional and Conceptual Framework Issues
Civil and Commercial Law (apart from Family Law)
Family Law

Each chapter is written by a leading expert(s). The chapters address specific areas/aspects of private international law and consider the existing global solutions and the possibilities of improving/creating them. Where appropriate, the chapters are co-authored by experts from different legal perspectives in order to achieve as balanced a picture as possible.

The range of contributions includes authors from Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. An essential resource for academics, practitioners and students alike.

I. Introduction

1. Introduction - Paul Beaumont and Jayne Holliday

II. Theory

2. Pragmatism - Paul Beaumont and Abubakri Yekini.

3. Characterisation - Ralf Michaels

4. Connecting Factors - Susanne Goessl and Ruth Lamont

5. Renvoi and Preliminary Questions - Maria Hook

6. Public Policy and Mandatory Provisions - Trevor Hartley

III. Institutional and Framework Issues

7. Hague Conference - Paul Beaumont and Marta Pertegás

8. The Role of National Organs, Central and Competent Authorities in the Implementation and Operation of HCCH Conventions - The Hague Permanent Bureau

9. Substance and Procedure - Richard Garnett

10. Application of Foreign Law - Marta Requejo Isidro

11. States/Governments in Private Litigation - Ugljesa Grusic, Paul Herrup and Mickey Martinez

12. What is the EU's Contribution to Global PIL - Anatol Dutta

13. Service of Documents - David McClean

14. Taking of Evidence - Nadia de Araujo and Brooke Marshall

IV. Civil and Commercial Law (excluding Family Law)

15. Contract - Applicable Law - Symeon Symeonides

16. Contract - Jurisdiction - Ron Brand and Karen Vandekerckhove

17. Companies – Johan Meeusen

18. Competition - Mihail Danov and Carmen Otero

19. Tort - Applicable Law - Michael Hellner