The Cambridge Companion to European Union Private La [Paperback]

A critical 2010 introduction to European Private Law, written by the leading scholars in the field.This 2010 Companion offers a critical, yet introductory overview of European Private Law. With essays by leading commentators in the field which explore both key substantive areas and more general issues of history and development, this collection is essential reading for all students and scholars of the subject.This 2010 Companion offers a critical, yet introductory overview of European Private Law. With essays by leading commentators in the field which explore both key substantive areas and more general issues of history and development, this collection is essential reading for all students and scholars of the subject.The emergence of EU Private Law as an independent legal discipline is one of the most significant developments in European legal scholarship in recent times. In this Companion, leading scholars provide a critical introduction to the subject's key areas, while offering original and thought-provoking comment on the field. In addition to several chapters on consumer law topics, the collection has individual chapters on commercial contracts, competition law, non-discrimination law, financial services and travel law. It also discusses the wider issues concerning EU Private Law, such as its historical evolution, the role of comparative law, language and terminology, as well as the implications of the Common Frame of Reference project. A useful 'scene-setting' introduction and further reading arranged thematically make this important publication the student's and scholar's first port of call when exploring the field.1. Introduction: key features of European Union Private Law (EUPL) Christian Twigg-Flesner; 2. The historical evolution of European Private Law D. Heirbaut and M. E. Storme; 3. European Private Law and the comparative method Jan M. Smits; 4. The role of the conflict of laws in European Private Law Horatia Muir-Watt; 5. Competence and European Prival³g