This book is the first one in English to focus in-depth upon the private international law problems raised by the sale of goods. It begins with the substantive law and practice, and uses this as the basis for a comparative and critical discussion of the private international law issues. Examples of the typical obligations of the buyer and seller are also provided. International Sale of Goods in the Conflict of Laws is a strong new addition to the Oxford Private International Law Series and covers everything from torts to e-commerce.

Put together as a festschrift for Sir Peter North, one of the world's leading private international lawyers, this book is also a valuable contribution in its own right to the field of reform and development of private international law. The contributors, who are drawn from around the world, are all acknowledged experts of international standing and reputation. Many have been involved in recent attempts to reform this area of the law and provide a unique insight into this process.

Examining the impact, both actual and potential, of human rights concerns on private international law as well as the oft overlooked topic of the impact of private international law on human rights, this work represents an invaluable resource for all those working or conducting research in these areas.
Human Rights and Private International Law is the first title to consider and analyse the numerous private international law cases discussing human rights concerns arising in the commercial law context, alongside high profile cases dealing with torture (Jones v. Kingdom of...