Der Band widmet sich der Frage nach der internationalprivatrechtlichen Behandlung von Aneignungsrechten, die in einigen Rechtsordnungen der Zuordnung von herrenlosen Vermoegensmassen im Erb- und Gesellschaftsrecht dienen. Ferner blickt er auf mit diesen einhergehende Normenkonflikte beim Aufeinandertreffen mit Rechtsordnungen, die die Zuordnung dieser Vermoegensmassen durch ein abweichendes Modell regeln. Anlass fur die Betrachtung bietet die Europaische Erbrechtsverordnung, die in ihrem Art. 33 erstmalig eine Loesung fur die Konflikte bei erbenlosem Nachlass auf der Ebene des europaischen IPR anbietet. Der Autor untersucht diese Vorschrift eingehend und schlagt hierauf aufbauend eine Regelung im Internationalen Gesellschaftsrecht fur die Frage der Zuordnung von Vermoegen geloeschter Gesellschaften vor.

This monograph provides an in-depth analysis of Article 7 of the Rome II Regulation, and its interplay with other EU PIL provisions, from a litigation perspective. Simultaneously, due to its critical approach, it provides a blueprint for the European legislator to implement future legislative amendments in the said rules, in order to suppress their limitations. Overall, the book reaches conclusions on: *whether it is effective at all, from the standpoint of environmental protection, to intervene in environmental matters though PIL means; *whether PIL interventions in environmental matters enhance and spread the EU's environmental law policy, both inside and outside the EU *whether the EU is adequately using the PIL tools at its disposal to intervene in (environmental) global governance.

This book looks at the historical use of allegations of unconscionable conduct within the context of independent trade finance instruments, such as letters of credit and demand guarantees. It makes a detailed survey of the law of unconscionable conduct, the complexities of the doctrine of independence, and the circumstances where the former prevails to provide relief from abuse.It also completes a wide-ranging, sequential audit of the relevant case law in both Singapore and Australia where unconscionable conduct was alleged in independent instrument matters. The audit examines every case along the lines of precedent and details the contribution each makes to the law.Focussing on the jurisdictions of Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia, the book lays out the case for the broad adoption of unconscionable conduct in this domain. With its premises founded in precedent and statute, it describes the elements of independent instrument unconscionability as already laid down in law and links it to international banking practice.

This report inventories and analyses the range of international laws that protect the environment during armed conflict. With a view to identifying the current gaps and weaknesses in this system, the authors examine the relevant provisions within four bodies of international law - environmental humanitarian (IHL), international criminal law (ICL), international environmental law (IEL), and international human rights law (HRL). The report concludes with twelve concrete recommendations on ways to strengthen this legal framework and its enforcement. The Environment and Natural Resources are crucial for building and consolidating peace, it is urgent that their protection in times of armed conflict be strengthened. There can be no durable peace if the natural resources that sustain livelihoods are damaged or destroyed. This report provides a basis upon which Member States can draw upon to clarify, expand and enforce international law on environmental protection in times of war.