Our newest blog post series based on the keynote speeches and panel discussions from the 2024 PAX Moot Half Day Conference, held on 26 April 2024 in Ljubljana is now avaialble. This insightful event was co-organised by the Centre for Private International Law of the University of Aberdeen, the Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana, and the PAX Moot Project, co-funded by the European Commission.
The conference, titled "Private International Law in Dispute Resolution," brought together leading experts to explore the evolving landscape of private international law and its role in resolving cross-border disputes. Throughout the series, we will delve into the key themes and discussions that emerged from the event.
In our first post, we bring to you the opening keynote speech delivered by Professor Ronald Brand on drafting choice of court and arbitration agreements, exploring private international law points from a transaction planning perspective.
The second post, Business and Human Rights Litigation and Private International Law, will highlight findings shared by panellists on sustainability and private international law, and human-rights-related torts in the private international law of the European Union.
Our third post, The Law Applicable to the Arbitration Agreement, will deliver on the legal complexities and considerations in determining the applicable law for arbitration agreements, especially in light of the latest amendments to the 1996 English Arbitration Act.
Finally, our fourth post, provides a new perspective on the impact of globalisation on private international law, arguing that the so-called neutrality of private international law is becoming a fiction, embedded in a very specific liberal and Euro-centric worldview.
We hope you enjoy reading these compelling discussions and gain valuable insights into the pivotal role of private international law in today’s globalised world.
