Publisher's Synopsis
This text aims to be an essential work for every practitioner who deals with private international law, including contracts made or performed in other jurisdictions or with foreign parties, property situated overseas, disputes relating to torts committed abroad or committed by foreign parties, and personal and family matters involving people in other jurisdictions. Important legislation covered includes the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 and the Arbitration Act 1996. It covers all recent developments in statute and case law, including rulings of the European Court of Justice. Chapters on jurisdiction, "forum non conveniens" arbitration, restitution and torts have been rewritten to take account of major changes in the law.
