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Stone, Peter; Farah, Youseph --- "Research Handbook on EU Private International Law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2015) [2015] ELECD 503

Editor(s): Stone, Peter; Farah, Youseph

Title: Research Handbook on EU Private International Law

Series: Research Handbooks in European Law series

Topics: European Law; Private International Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 29 May 2015

Number of pages: c 416

ISBN (hard cover): 9781781954546

ISBN (soft cover): 9781788111225

EISBN: 9781781954553

Abstract/Description:

The harmonisation of private international law in Europe has advanced rapidly since the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam. Most aspects of private international law are now governed or at least affected by EU legislation, and there is a substantial and growing body of case-law from the European Court as well as the courts of the Member States. This timely Handbook addresses key questions and problems that currently exist in the rules of private international law laid down by European Union regulations.

Bringing together perspectives from both civil law and common law traditions, the book mainly considers issues relating to the Brussels I Regulation on civil jurisdiction and judgments, and to the Rome I and II Regulations on choice of law in respect of contractual or non-contractual obligations. Weaknesses in the current law are identified, and suggestions are made for possible improvements. The expert contributors focus on currently relevant problems including some issues which have tended to be neglected.

Academics, law students and public officials interested in private international law will find this Handbook to be a valuable resource. Both practising lawyers and commercial lobbyists will also find many useful insights.