Private Law in the International Arena - From National Conflict Rules Towards Harmonization and Unification - Liber Amicorum Kurt Siehr

Private Law in the International Arena contains fifty-seven original contributions authored by renowned lawyers from all over the world. It analyses a wide variety of effects that cross-border activities have on the operation of private law, ranging from corporate and insolvency law to labour law, property law, the law of obligations, family law, European law and lex mercatoria. Civil procedure aspects, in national courts and arbitration proceedings, are also explored.

This book provides a unique source of insights into the problems encountered and their possible solutions. It will be of interest to scholars and practitioners alike. All contributions have been written in honour of an eminent Private International Law scholar, Prof. Dr. Kurt Siehr of the University of Zurich.

An important book for both scholars and practitioners that deals with the impact of private law across national boundaries - the problems encountered and their possible solutions.

Included in this collection are contributions written in English, French and German.