scholarly journals CONFLICT OF LAW RULES ON MARITAL PROPERTY RELATIONS IN UKRAINE: THEORY AND PRACTICE

2018 ◽  
pp. 48-57
Author(s):  
V. Kisil ◽  
A. Pashynskyi
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
Property Relations ◽  
Marital Property ◽  
The Law ◽  
Legal Concepts ◽  
Legal Consequences ◽  
Conflict Of Law

This article is about the theoretical and practical aspects of conflict of law regulation of marital property relations under the Law of Ukraine “On Private International Law”. Inter alia, the paper deals with the possibility of the choice of law applicable to prenuptial contracts and marital property relations as well as the conflict of law rules applicable to property consequences of marriage in the event of absence of the choice of law. The author analyses the limitations to applying the principle of autonomy of will in marital property relations, the correlation between legal concepts of “marital property relations” and “legal consequences of marriage” and the possible forms of performing lex voluntatis. With a view to protecting the interests of the child and the weaker party in a marriage, the author proposes amendments to para 1 of Art. 61 of the Law, pursuant to which the law chosen by the parties must not impair the standing of the child or one of the spouses as compared to the law to be applied to property consequences of marriage in the event of absence of a choice of law. The paper also focuses on the overview of relevant Ukrainian court practice regarding the application of the Law during proceedings on marital property relations with a foreign element.

Part 2 National and Regional Reports, Part 2.3 Australasia: Coordinated by Brooke Marshall, 42 New Zealand: New Zealand Perspectives on the Hague Principles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hook Maria
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
International Law ◽  
General Position ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
Legislative Reform ◽  
The Hague ◽  
The Law

This chapter examines the choice of law rules that determine the law applicable to international contracts in New Zealand, comparing them to the Hague Principles. Private international law in New Zealand is still largely a common law subject, and the choice of law rules on international commercial contracts are no exception. The general position, which has been inherited from English common law, is that parties may choose the law applicable to their contract, and that the law with the closest and most real connection applies in the absence of choice. There are currently no plans in New Zealand for legislative reform, so the task of interpreting and developing the choice of law rules continues to fall to the courts. When performing this task, New Zealand courts have traditionally turned to English case law for assistance. But they may be willing, in future, to widen their scope of inquiry, given that the English rules have long since been Europeanized. It is conceivable, in this context, that the Hague Principles may be treated as a source of persuasive authority, provided they are consistent with the general principles or policies underlying the New Zealand rules.

scholarly journals Part 1 General and Special Reports, 1 General Comparative Report: Global Perspectives on the Hague Principles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Girsberger Daniel ◽  
Graziano Thomas Kadner ◽  
Neels Jan L
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
The State ◽  
Soft Law ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
Global Perspectives ◽  
Party Choice ◽  
The Hague ◽  
The Law

This chapter presents the General Comparative Report, which addresses, article by article, the Hague (or HCCH) Principles on Choice of Law in International Commercial Contracts of 2015 (the Hague Principles). The General Comparative Report compares the Hague Principles with the state of the law in over sixty jurisdictions worldwide and with supranational rules and soft law principles. It aims to encourage legislators, courts, practitioners, and academics to further develop their domestic private international law systems and possibly benefit hereby from the Hague Principles by consistently and adequately applying, interpreting, and amending domestic, supranational, and regional private international law (PIL) in the context of party choice of law. The chapter then details the structure of the Report and the questionnaire used to address the issues covered by the Hague Principles. It also provides an introduction and a comparative overview of each of the Articles of the Hague Principles.

Part II Preliminary Topics, 5 Renvoi

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torremans Paul
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
The Law

This chapter examines the doctrine of renvoi in relation to private international law. It first explains the problem associated with the doctrine of renvoi before discussing three possible solutions: applying the internal rules of ‘the law of the country’ only; applying the doctrine of single renvoi; or applying the doctrine of total renvoi. It then considers three objections to the doctrine. First, the total renvoi doctrine does not necessarily ensure uniform decisions. Second, the total renvoi doctrine signifies the virtual capitulation of the English rules for choice of law. Third, the total renvoi doctrine is difficult to apply. The chapter also analyses some decisions supporting the doctrine of total renvoi and concludes with a review of the scope of the application of renvoi by looking at cases where it is inapplicable and issues to which it may apply.

A re-examination of the conflict rules governing the validity of international contracts

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-59
Author(s):  
Prince Obiri-Korang
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
Judicial Decisions ◽  
Legitimate Interest ◽  
The Law ◽  
Governing Law

Generally, under choice of law, the issue of uncertainty associated with the determination of the governing law of international contracts is quite clear. The level of this uncertainty, however, increases when dealing with questions about which law governs the validity of such contracts. Like other areas of private international law, matters concerning validity present several unique challenges both in theory and in practice, making it the most complicated topic in private international law literature. In fact, the uncertainty in this area has led to a situation where different rules are applied by different states, without taking into consideration the link that should exist between the state whose law becomes applicable and the function that the law is expected to serve – determining the validity of a contract. This article attempts to contribute to existing literature on choice of law questions regarding the validity of international contracts and also provides solutions, based on the underlying principles of private international law of contract that effectively address the uncertainty in this area of law. The article submits that the law that governs the validity of an international contract must, at all times, be one that has a legitimate interest in matters concerning the legality or otherwise of such contracts. In this regard, the article strongly opposes the theory that the parties’ intention determines the law that governs the validity of their contract. After a careful examination of literature and landmark judicial decisions in both civil law and common law jurisdictions, the article concludes that the lex loci solutionis is the appropriate law to determine matters relating to the validity of international contracts.

Part 2 National and Regional Reports, Part 2.2 Asia: Coordinated by Yuko Nishitani and Béligh Elbalti, 23 Hong Kong: Hong Kong Perspectives on the Hague Principles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reyes Anselmo
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
International Law ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
English Court ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
The Hague ◽  
The Law

This chapter explores Hong Kong perspectives on the Hague Principles. Hong Kong has no enacted code of private international law rules. In relation to contracts dealing with commercial matters, the choice of law principles of Hong Kong law are largely to be found at common law. Decisions of the English court, in particular, are often cited in Hong Kong as exemplifying the law on a given question. To a lesser degree, principles may be found in statute. While Hong Kong judges must look to case law to discern relevant choice of law principles, nothing prevents them from also having regard to the Hague Principles and holding that one or more articles therein accurately reflect Hong Kong law. Indeed, articles of the Hague Principles can be referred to by Hong Kong judges as accurate statements of present day Hong Kong law, as foundations for the refinement of existing common law rules, or as indications of how Hong Kong choice of law principles may be extended to deal with novel situations.

Part 2 National and Regional Reports, Part 2.4 Europe: Coordinated by Thomas Kadner Graziano, 44 Iceland: Icelandic Perspectives on the Hague Principles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Þorláksson Eiríkur Elís
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
Recognition And Enforcement ◽  
The Hague ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Contractual Obligations

This chapter focuses on Icelandic perspectives on the Hague Principles. The constitution of the Republic of Iceland does not contain any provisions on the principles of private international law. Moreover, there is no general act on private international law in force in Iceland. However, legislation on specific aspects of private international law, such as conflicts of the laws of contract and recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions, can be found in Icelandic law. Moreover, individual provisions on recognition and enforcement, jurisdiction, and choice of law can be found throughout Icelandic legislation. The legislative act which applies to contractual obligations in the field of private international law in Iceland is Act No 43/2000 on the law applicable to contractual obligations. There are no other acts that explicitly aim to address choice of law issues other than Act No 43/2000, but individual provisions can be found indicating the choice of law in specific areas of law; otherwise, Icelandic courts will apply general principles to the case at hand. There is currently no revision of Act No 43/2000 under discussion in Iceland.

scholarly journals Problemas de Derecho Internacional Privado en la contratación de seguros: especial referencia a la reciente directiva (UE) 2016/97 sobre la distribución de seguros = Private International Law problems of the international insurance contracts: the newdirective (UE) 2016/1997 about distribution of insurance

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Hilda Aguilar Grieder
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
International Law ◽  
Contract Law ◽  
International Agreements ◽  
Insurance Market ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Insurance Contracts ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Law ◽  
Conflict Of Law

Resumen: El presente estudio analiza uno de los sectores jurídicos más complejos de la contratación internacional: el de los seguros; en el cual existe una amplia variedad de contratos. En concreto, en el mercado asegurador se vislumbra una dispersión en el tratamiento, tanto de los problemas de competencia judicial internacional, como de los de Derecho aplicable. El tratamiento ante estos problemas depende, muy especialmente, del tipo de contrato de que se trate.Palabras clave: Unión Europea, Derecho Internacional Privado, contratos internacionales, contratación de seguros en el ámbito internacional.Abstract: This study analyses one of the most difficult problems of the international contract law: the law applicable to the insurance contracts and other contracts involve in the insurance market. In the insurance field there are different types of contracts, and the conflict of law rules and law applicable is different for each kind of contract. This led to a fragmentation of the conflict of law solutions relating to insurance.Keywords: European Union, Private International Law, international agreements, international insurance contracts

scholarly journals A Materialização do Direito Internacional Privado Brasileiro: o cancelamento da Súmula nº 207 do TST

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marília Zanchet Rosa
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Labor Relations ◽  
Classical Method ◽  
Court Decision ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Employee Protection ◽  
International Labor ◽  
The Law ◽  
Abstract Labor ◽  
Conflict Of Law

Resumo: As relações de trabalho, da mesma forma como relações privadas em geral, têm assumido caráter internacional. O crescente fenômeno acarreta, contudo, o incremento de vulnerabilidade do trabalhador. Em nível internacional, esse desafio aumenta, especialmente porque as normas conflituais clássicas foram construídas a partir da sociedade liberal moderna, que buscava basicamente a manutenção da igualdade formal entre os indivíduos, sem preocupações de cunho material. Embora as soluções tradicionais ainda estejam presentes no Direito Internacional Privado Brasileiro, um precedente recente do Tribunal Superior do Trabalho alterou essa realidade. Assim, este trabalho tenciona analisar os efeitos dessa decisão do TST na evolução do Direito Internacional Privado Brasileiro. Na primeira parte do trabalho será analisada a insuficiência do método clássico na proteção do empregado. A principal manifestação desse método está no elemento de conexão da lei do local da execução do contrato de trabalho, ou lex loci laboris. A segunda parte avalia a solução adotada pela jurisprudência do TST, ao cancelar a Súmula nº 207 e consagrar o elemento de conexão da lei mais favorável ao empregado ou favor empregado como o principal para as relações de trabalho internacionais. Em conclusão, aborda-se o significado desse entendimento do TST para evolução do Direito Internacional Privado Brasileiro. Palavras-chaves: Direito Internacional Privado; Direito Internacional do Trabalho; Conflitos de Lei no Espaço; Elementos de Conexão; Lei Mais Favorável ao Empregado. Abstract: Labor relations, in the same way as private relations in general, have assumed an international character. The growing phenomenon entails, however, the increased vulnerability of the worker. On an international level, this challenge increases, especially because the Classic Conflict of Law Rules were built based on modern liberal society, whose basic aim was to maintain the formal equality between individuals, without any material concerns. Although traditional solutions are still present in Brazilian private international law, recent Supreme Labor Court precedent has changed this reality. Therefore, this paper intends to analyze the effects of this Supreme Labor Court decision in the Brazilian Private International Law. In the first part of this paper will be analyzed the insufficiency of the classical method in the employee protection. The main expression of this method lies in the connecting element of the law of the place of the labor contract, or lex loci laboris. The second part evaluates the solution adopted by the case law of the TST to cancel precedent nº. 207 and consecrate the connecting element of the law most favorable to the employee, or employee favor, as the main connecting element for international labor relations. Concluding, the meaning of this understanding of the Supreme Labor Court decision for the evolution of Brazilian Private International Law is discussed. Keywords: Private International Law; International Labor Law; Conflict of Law Rules; Connecting Elements; Law Most Favorable to the Employee.

Majetkové poměry manželů – unifikace kolizního práva v rámci Evropské unie

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucie Zavadilová
Keyword(s):  
Private International Law ◽  
Foreign Law ◽  
Marital Property ◽  
The Subject ◽  
General Part ◽  
The Law ◽  
Property Regimes ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Conflict Of Law

The monograph deals with the conflict-of-law regulation of matrimonial property regimes having cross-border implications and the determination of the law applicable from the perspective of Czech courts. It focuses on both the regional unification of the conflict-of-law rules adopted within the EU and the national conflict-of-law rules. The subject matter of the research constitute selected institutes of the general part of private international law and their impact on the application of the relevant conflict-of-law rules in matters of matrimonial property regimes and the law applicable. The publication also covers the topic of the treatment of foreign law as the law applicable in proceedings related to the marital property division.

Part 2 National and Regional Reports, Part 2.4 Europe: Coordinated by Thomas Kadner Graziano, 50 Ukraine: Ukrainian Perspectives on the Hague Principles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vorobey Dmytro
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Contract Law ◽  
Legal Order ◽  
Private International Law ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
Rome Convention ◽  
Recognition And Enforcement ◽  
The Hague ◽  
The Law ◽  
Contractual Obligations

This chapter studies Ukrainian perspectives on the Hague Principles. Ukrainian private international law act, or formally the ‘Law of Ukraine “On Private International Law” ’ (PIL), was adopted on June 23, 2005. As per the Preamble to the PIL, it applies to ‘private [legal] relationships which are connected to one or more legal orders other than the Ukrainian legal order’. According to Article 2 of the PIL, it applies to matters of choice of law, procedural standing of foreign citizens, stateless persons and foreign legal entities, jurisdiction of Ukrainian courts in cases involving foreign parties, execution of letters rogatory, and recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgements in Ukraine. The Ukrainian private international law and specifically the PIL were influenced by the 1980 Rome Convention on the Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations. Although, considering the relative novelty of the Hague Principles, the authority of the courts to refer to the Hague Principles has not been addressed by the higher Ukrainian courts, the courts have frequently referred to the international codifications of contract law such as the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts.

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