European Private International Law: Commercial Litigation in the EU

by Geert van Calster

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781509970926
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	576
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Geert van Calster is Professor Ordinarius at KU Leuven, Belgium, and visiting professor at King's College London, UK, and Monash University, Australia. He is a practising member of the Belgian Bar.
Geert van Calster is Professor Ordinarius at KU Leuven, Belgium, and visiting professor at King's College London, UK, and Monash University, Australia. He is a practising member of the Belgian Bar.

Table of Contents

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 – Tort
5. The Insolvency Regulation
6. Free Movement of Establishment, Lex Societatis and Private International Law
7. Private International Law, Corporate Social Responsibility and Extraterritoriality

Editorial Reviews

The book truly is one of a kind. It covers the entirety of the European framework of Private International Law from a distinctly European perspective. Given the author's incredibly broad knowledge of the subject and his ability to helpfully contextualise any new decision rendered in Luxembourg (and elsewhere), it is the perfect book for my course.” —Dr Tobias Lutzi, University of Cologne

“Extremely useful: clear and pedagogic, yet rigorous and appropriately detailed.” —Dr Eduardo Álvarez-Armas, Brunel University London and Université catholique de Louvain

“This is a fundamental textbook, which is suitable for beginners as well as for more advanced scholars.” —Professor Federico M Mucciarelli, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia

“One of the few books to include international /multilingual literature, a must in International Dispute Resolution.” —Emmanuel Guinchard, Liverpool John Moores University

“Review of the Second Edition: As a result of his broad knowledge on the subject and rich professional experience, Mr van Calster provides great insight into current issues within international law. The book is practical as both a student textbook and a general introduction for legal professionals.” —Vladimir Cupryszak, Association for International Arbitration

“Review of the Second Edition: Excellent overview of European Private International Law issues, as well as a very helpful introduction to basic concepts of conflicts of laws and jurisdictions.” —Professor Stavros Brekoulakis, Queen Mary University of London

“Review of the Second Edition: This is a most useful book. I recommend it to my students as a great way to come to terms with the EU elements of Private International Law.” —Dr David Kenny, Trinity College Dublin

“The analysis is at the right level of detail to also interest and trigger scholars and practitioners who need to deal with very specific aspects of private international law. It is a valuable addition to the library of any scholar or practitioner who is interested in this area of law or deals with cross-border litigation within the EU and beyond. A new edition is certainly needed.” —Dr Alina Otanu, Erasmus University

“The proposal for the new edition of this book is thoughtful and the changes proposed therein are necessary and important, and will make the book appealing to a wider readership.” —Dr Jieying Liang, Durham University

“PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
...provides...easy access to this fast evolving field of law and introduces the reader to its most important parts.” —German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce Website

“Review of the First Edition: As a result of his broad knowledge on the subject and rich professional experience, Mr. Van Calster provides great insight into current issues within international law. The book is practical as both a student textbook and a general introduction for legal professionals. It is divided into seven chapters, all aspects of which are crucial for proper understanding of the subject…We advise both students and professionals to take a closer look at this publication as it offers the reader all the vital elements and structure of PIL and its development.” —Vladimir Cupryszak, Association for International Arbitration Newsletter

“Review of the First Edition:…recommended reading for those students and practitioners who wish to acquaint themselves with the basics or update their existing knowledge of this crucial area of the law without denting their wallet.” —Mukarrum Ahmed, Law Quarterly Review, Volume 131

“Review of the Second Edition: It is a good textbook, with European Literature, a necessity if one truly wants to understand European Private International Law and something which is lacking elsewhere (national literature in most cases). I will use it as sole recommended text on the Full time and Distance Learning Commercial Law LLMs (International Dispute Resolution course).” —Emmanuel Guinchard, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University, UK

“Review of the Second Edition: This book is essential reading for law students in Europe and abroad. It provides a coherent overview of all main elements of European private international law; concepts, legal instruments and practice.” —Professor Kim Talus, UEF Law School, Finland

“Review of the Second Edition: Well-written, clear and understandable. Excellent value for money.” —Dr Jan Oster, King's College London, UK

“I will recommend the book as a very good introduction to those students who come - as Erasmus students - from abroad and those German students who will study abroad. For others it will be only a supplementary reading. The book has the advantage to be up to date while many German texts on private international law are waiting for a new edition.” —Professor Dr Erik Jayme, Universitat Heidelberg, Germany

“Review of the Second Edition: Interesting and authoritative.” —Professor Theodore Georgopoulos, University de Reims, France

“Review of the Second Edition: Very good coverage of some aspects which are relevant to the trade law course and its conflicts seminars.” —Dr Simone Lamont-Black, University of Edinburgh

“Review of the Second Edition: This book is a well-written, topical treatment...Recommended reading for scholars and practitioners alike.” —Professor Dr Bob Wessels, bobwessels.nl

“Review of the Second Edition: Unlike many other texts on European PIL, van Calster draws from his experience in legal practice to provide examples of the reality of the application of PIL in practice. The book will be of particular interest to academics, practitioners and undergraduate students.” —Dr Michael Wells-Greco, Maastricht University, Maastricht European Private Law Institute website

“The second edition of the famous textbook by Professor Van Calster […], a work unique in its genre (in English), unlocks the fundamentals of the subject. (Translated from the original French)” —Jean-Sylvestre Bergé, Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III), Revue trimestrielle de droit européen

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