Private International Law Essentials

Series editor: Nicholas Grier, Napier University Law Essentials is a fresh series of concise study and revision guides for students of law in Scotland. Designed to provide a quick understanding, to support students through a course and as a time-saving revision guide, each title brings a particular topic into sharp focus. Your guide to the rules and principles of Scottish private international law It is undeniable we now live in a global community. Whether through international business or personal relationships, problems of private international law (PIL) are now to the fore in almost every branch of private law. Even a relatively small business is likely to have a number of international suppliers and clients. Should there be a contractual dispute between a company based in Scotland and a supplier based in Germany, or a breakdown of a marriage between a Scottish man and an Australian woman who live together with their children in England, the challenge for PIL is to identify an appropriate jurisdiction and applicable law, and to facilitate the recognition and enforcement of judgments. Private International Law Essentials is the concise guide to private international law, whether you are studying, revising or a practising lawyer looking for a summary of the law with regard to Scotland in relation to other jurisdictions. Key Features  Describes the aspects of private international law specific to Scotland  Shows how judgments issued in one EU jurisdiction can be recognised and enforced in another  Summary sections of essential facts and essential cases to help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements  Covers the common law, statutes and EU Regulations (e.g. Brussels I, Rome I) that apply to Scotland David Hill is a Lecturer in Law at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.