LAWS6884 - International Commercial Litigation
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Objectives
- Develop a sound understanding of the core principles of private international law in these systems, tactical and strategic concerns in international litigation.
- Ability to advise clients on exposure risks for businesses with assets in multiple jurisdictions.
Content
The unit examines, from a comparative perspective, questions of domestic court jurisdiction, commercial choice of law issues and recognition and enforcement of judgments against assets, across the main world legal systems. This will include European continental states, the UK and Commonwealth (Australia, Canada etc) and the USA. Particular attention will also be given to internet jurisdiction, worldwide freezing orders, and international commercial arbitration.
Session
Sydney Law School in Europe
Walter Hallstein Institute, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
9 -12 September 2009
The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.
Assessment
- Class Participation (10%), 1 x Take Home Exam (90%)
Courses this unit is available in
Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Business Law | Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law | Graduate Diploma in Corporate, Securities and Finance Law | Master of International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Business Law | Master of International Business and Law