Elgar Commentaries in Private International Law series – Serie

This Commentary provides comprehensive analysis of the 2005 Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements that came into force in October 2015. Drawing on the contributors’ expertise from a range of legal traditions, including Commonwealth and US common law, as well as French and German civil law traditions, it presents an article-by-article examination of the Convention. Each provision is carefully examined using diverse perspectives to ensure an in-depth understanding of its history, context and meaning. The Commentary outlines past scholarly research and controversies arising from interpretation as well as indicating avenues for future study.Key Features:Provides an international and comparative perspective on the interpretation of the ConventionIncludes expansive reference to case law and legal literature, in a variety of languages, from across the globeAnalyses the ways in which the Convention is implemented in several jurisdictionsPresents insights into the negotiation of the Convention and the Hague Conference processThis Commentary is a crucial reference tool for practitioners in international dispute resolution and private international law. It is also a vital resource for scholars and students specialising in international dispute resolution in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

This Commentary provides rich and detailed analysis both of the provisions of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (the Model Law), and of its implementation, including a comparative account of the operation of the Model Law in the numerous jurisdictions which have adopted it throughout the world.Key Features:Comparative and thorough analysis of the provisions of the Model LawConsideration of the interpretations of the Model Law adopted by courts, with references to numerous cases from common law jurisdictions (Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Australia, New Zealand, Canada), Germany and Austria, central Europe (Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria), Spain, South Korea and EgyptInsight into variations in the statutory implementation of the Model Law in various jurisdictions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin and North America, with the most common amendments identified and highlightedDiscussion on whether the amendments adopted in Model Law jurisdictions should be persuasive in other Model Law jurisdictionsExploring how the Model Law is applied and interpreted in multiple jurisdictions, this practical and exhaustive commentary will be an essential resource for arbitrators and commercial litigators and will also appeal to scholars in the fields of arbitration, international dispute resolution, and international commercial law.

This article-by-article Commentary on EU Regulations 2016/1103 and 2016/1104 critically examines the uniform rules adopted by the EU to deal with the property relations of international couples, both married and in registered partnerships. It offers a comprehensive side-by-side discussion of the two Regulations to provide context and a deeper understanding of the issues of jurisdiction, applicable law and recognition of judgements covered. Written by experts from a variety of European countries, this Commentary draws on scholarship and practice from a number of EU states to enrich its analysis and explore pertinent questions of jurisprudence. It also highlights the close relationship of the Regulations with other legislative measures of the EU in the field of private international law, such as on matters of succession and matrimonial matters. This Commentary will be a crucial reference source for practitioners working as family litigation lawyers, estate planning lawyers and notaries. It will also be of interest to scholars and other practitioners working in the field of private international law. Contributors include: G. Biagioni, A. Bonomi, B. Campuzano Díaz, J. Carruthers, S. Corneloup, G. Cuniberti, E. D'Alessandro, P. Franzina, M. Gebauer, C. Kohler, S. Marino, C. Mariottini, D. Martiny, C.I. Nagy, J. Re, C. Ricci, A. Rodríguez Benot, L. Sandrini, I. Viarengo, P. Wautelet

This comprehensive Commentary provides an in-depth, article-by-article analysis of the Rome III Regulation, the uniform rules adopted by the EU to determine the law applicable to cross-border divorce and legal separation. Disputes on family matters form part of everyday litigation in the EU, with around 140,000 international divorces per year; this Commentary offers a clear legal understanding of the Regulation that governs this increasingly significant area of family law.Written by a team of renowned experts on private international law in relation to family matters, chapters contextualize and examine the provisions of the Regulation, with clear insight into the rationale behind the text. The contributors engage critically with each article, analysing Rome III's overall effectiveness and offering a balanced critique from a variety of European perspectives. Private international law scholars and practitioners alike will find this Commentary an incisive and useful point of reference. It will be of particular interest to those working in family law, including judges, lawyers, public notaries and family mediators, as well as graduate students looking for in-depth knowledge of the subject. Contributors include: A. Boiché, L. Carpaneto, C. Chalas, S. Corneloup, S. Dominelli, P. Franzina, C. González Beilfuss, S.L. Gössl, P. Hammje, B. Heiderhoff, F. Jault-Seseke, N. Joubert, T. Kruger, C. Rupp, J. Verhellen

Offering a comprehensive commentary on the Brussels I bis Regulation, chapters outline the origins and evolution of each article before delving into their interpretation in view of the case law of the European Court of Justice. Throughout the Commentary expert contributors provide guidance on this central instrument in the organization of the European judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.This in-depth, article-by-article Commentary reflects the status quo of European procedural law in civil and commercial matters. Its exhaustive evaluation of the corresponding case law demonstrates key precedents which can be applied to practical problems in the field related to jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of decisions.Written using a clear, accessible structure, this Commentary will be a key resource for lawyers, judges and other legal practitioners in finding solutions to the practical difficulties they meet when dealing with cross-border disputes. Its detailed critical analysis of the regulation will also be of benefit to scholars and students of European procedural law and dispute resolution and arbitration.

This comprehensive Commentary provides article-by-article exploration of EU Regulation 655/2014, analysing and outlining in a straightforward manner the steps that lawyers, businesses and banks can take when involved in debt recovery. It offers a detailed discussion of national practice and legislation in order to provide context and a deeper understanding of the complex difficulties surrounding the procedural system created by the European Account Preservation Order (EAPO) Regulation.Aiming to offer a practical and comprehensive overview of the EAPO Regulation, this book highlights its strengths and potential to increase the efficiency of cross-border debt recovery within the European judicial area. D’Alessandro and Gascón Inchausti examine the descriptive and analytical literature focusing on the EAPO Regulation, while also considering available reports and national case law databases. The book also takes into account the interplay between the EAPO Regulation and the other instruments of the European Law of Civil Procedure, and provides analysis of the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and national courts.Key Features:Article-by-article commentary and analysisPractical direction in the field of cross-border debt recoveryDetailed discussion of national practice within the EUA contextual approachOffering a clear and direct way to address the issues and solutions surrounding EAPO Regulation, this comprehensive book will be an ideal companion for legal practitioners specializing in debt recovery as well as students interested in European law and finance.

Presenting a systematic article-by-article commentary on the European Service Regulation (recast), and written by renowned experts from several EU Member States, this book gives balanced and informed guidance for the proper operation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters within the EU in the field of cross-border service of documents.First setting out the origins and evolution of the Regulation, the Commentary proceeds to analyse in forensic detail the relevant case law of both the European Court of Justice and national courts on cross-border service. It moreover points the reader to the pertinent legal scholarship from various EU jurisdictions, and provides a pathway for solving practical problems surrounding the service of documents between Member States of the European Union in civil and commercial proceedings.Key Features:Systematic article-by-article analysis facilitates navigation and referenceIntegration of the relevant case law ensures a rounded interpretation of the RegulationPractical approach provides tangible guidance for complex cross-border proceedingsRenowned team of contributors offer clarity and insight/Thanks to its in-depth but also practical analysis of each provision of the Regulation, the Commentary will be a valuable resource for judges, scholars and students of European procedural law, as well as for practitioners involved in cross-border civil and commercial litigation.

This Commentary offers an article-by-article examination of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (the Singapore Convention), as well as insights into the negotiation process through which the Convention was developed. It provides deep theoretical and practical analysis of the Convention and its consequences for the promotion of mediation as a mechanism to solve commercial conflicts with a cross-border character.Key Features:A comparative approach with perspectives from five continents and a variety of legal traditionsCritical discussion of every stage from the negotiation to the conclusion of the ConventionSound proposals for the Convention’s implementation and application by States and regional organisationsContributions from a diverse group of practitioners and academics, including some who were part of the negotiation of the Singapore ConventionThe Commentary will be a crucial resource for practitioners, arbitrators and mediators involved in cross-border commercial disputes, as well as judges in this area. It will also be of interest to scholars working in international commercial law, arbitration and mediation.

This authoritative Commentary provides an in-depth evaluation of the legislation regulating cross-border insolvency within the European Union. Bringing together a diverse team of legal scholars and practitioners from across the EU Member States, it delivers incisive dissections of the European Insolvency Regulation (EIR) provisions, which define the jurisdiction of the courts of EU Member States in insolvency proceedings as well as the national law that should be applied, and provide for the automatic recognition of judgments along with a regime of coordination between proceedings opened in different Member States.Key Features:Expansive reference to case-law and legal writingsSpecific attention to private international law issuesComprehensive article-by-article analysis of the EIRMeticulous explanation by leading scholars in the field to aid understanding of each provisionUp-to-date breakdown of the main national implementation legislations of the regulationExploration of the interplay between the EIR and the Brussels Ibis Regulation, as well as the relationships with third countriesThis Commentary will be a crucial reference tool for practitioners active in cross-border insolvency and restructuring in Europe. It will also prove a key resource for students and scholars of commercial law, company and insolvency law, and European private international law.