Subjects:

Conflict of Laws

Contents:

Is European Harmonization of Private International Law a Myth or a Reality?: A British Perspective

The EEC Convention on the Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations (1980): Its History and Main Features

Varying the Proper Law

Torts in the Dismal Swamp: Choice of Law Revisited

Contract as a Tort Defence in the Conflict of Laws

Development of Rules of Private International Law in the Field of Family Law

Choice in Choice of Law

The Draft UK/US Judgments Convention: A British Viewpoint

Hague Conventions and the Reform of English Conflict of Laws

This work consists of nine essays in the broad field of private international law, some originally delivered as lectures, others written as law journal articles. The author draws on his experience as a Law Commissioner, in European Community negotiations in Brussels, and in providing advice to the government on private international law matters. Where appropriate, the essays include new introductions, examining major developments which have occurred since they were originally written.