How to Leverage International Private Law for Property Dispute Resolution
Introduction Property disputes are becoming more common across international borders as a result of globalization and increased mobility of people and capital. If you own real estate, intellectual property, or any other assets in another country, you need to understand the role of international private law in protecting those assets. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of international private law and how it impacts property disputes. How does International Private Law work? Conflict of laws, also known as international private law, governs legal disputes involving foreign parties. These parties may include individuals, assets, or events that are linked to more than one country. International private law helps determine which country's laws apply to a particular dispute as well as which country's courts have jurisdiction to hear the case. Legal certainty, predictability, and fairness are the objectives of international private law when dealing with cross-border tran...