Private International Law

Private international law consists of the rules of law which govern legal relationships of private law nature (family law, inheritance law, contract law, company law etc.) featuring an international aspect. Private international law answers mainly the following questions: Which national law applies? Which jurisdiction is competent? Under what conditions will a decision that has been handed down in a particular State be recognised and enforced in another State?

Some matters are regulated by international treaties which were drafted by international organizations like the Hague Conference on Private International Law, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) or the Council of Europe.

For the complete documentation see the pages in German, French or Italian.