European Private International Law

Commercial Litigation in the EU

Geert van Calster

• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9781509970919
• eBook ISBN: 9781509970926
• Edition: 4
• Topic: Law
• Subtopic: Conflict of Laws
• Index: Law

This classic textbook provides a thorough overview of European private international law. It is essential reading for both practitioners and students of private international law and transnational litigation, wherever they may be located: the European rules extend beyond European shores. Opening with foundational questions, the book clearly explains the subject's central tenets: the Brussels I, Rome I and Rome II Regulations (jurisdiction, applicable law for contracts and tort). Additional chapters explore private international law and insolvency, freedom of establishment, and the impact of private international law on corporate social responsibility. The relevant Hague instruments, and the impact of Brexit, are fully integrated in the various chapters. Drawing on the author's rich experience, the new edition retains the book's hallmarks of insight and clarity of expression ensuring it maintains its position as the leading textbook in the field.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Dedication
• Title Page
• Preface to the First Edition, 2012
• Preface to the Second Edition, 2016
• Preface to the Third Edition, 2021
• Preface to the Fourth Edition, 2024
• Contents
• Table of Cases
• Table of Legislation
• 1. Introduction
• 2. The Core of European Private International Law: Jurisdiction
• 3. The Core of European Private International Law: Applicable Law – Contracts
• 4. The Core of European Private International Law: Applicable Law – Non-Contractual Obligations
• 5. The Insolvency Regulation
• 6. Free Movement of Establishment, Lex Societatis and Private International Law
• 7. Private International Law, Corporate Social Responsibility and Extraterritoriality
• Index
• Copyright Page