Erasmus School of Law

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  • Secretariaat Privaatrecht
  • Sectie Arbeidsrecht
  • Sectie Burgerlijk Recht
    • Secretariaat Burgerlijk Recht
    • Medewerkers Burgerlijk Recht
  • Sectie Handels- en Ondernemingsrecht
  • Sectie Internationaal Privaatrecht en Privaatrechtelijke Rechtsvergelijking

Date: May 27 and 28, 2010. Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam, M-building, room 'Athene'.

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'Party Autonomy in Property Law'

In international trade practice, the question often arises as to whether party autonomy or, more specifically, a choice of law possibility in matters of Property Law should be recommended or required. For example, can a French seller and a German buyer in a purchase agreement concerning movable or immovable assets agree that Dutch Law will be applicable in matters of ownership regarding these assets? Is party autonomy allowed or should it be allowed in other areas of Property Law, such as assignment of claims (receivables)?

This important question is not only answered differently in disparate legal systems but underneath it lie several and often conflicting legal interests. An example is the principle that legal acts in Property Law have not only an effect between the contracting parties but also against a third party.

During the Conference, these diverse aspects of ‘Party Autonomy in Property Law’ will be discussed by leading specialists in International Property Law. There are four central themes:

1. General aspects of party autonomy, as seen from the perspective of Continental Law as well as of Common Law (Thursday morning);

2. Private International (Property) Law (Thursday morning/afternoon);

3. Developments and prospects in Europe and in European Law Projects (e.g. European conflict rules for property law?) (Thursday afternoon);

4. Assignment in Private International Law, Financial Instruments/the Collateral Directive; Insolvency Law (Friday morning).

After each presentation, ample opportunity will be given to the audience for questions and discussion. The aim of the Conference is to provide the participants with a deeper understanding of the question whether party autonomy in Property Law or, more specifically, a choice of law possibility in matters of Property Law should be recommended or required. The Conference is intended to cater to the professional needs of academic researchers and legal practitioners alike.

Speakers

• Prof. U. Drobnig, Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Privatrecht, Hamburg
• Prof. Axel Flessner, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin
• Mrs. mr. P.M.M. van der Grinten, Ministry of Justice, The Hague
• Prof. Jan von Hein, Universität Trier
  
• Prof. V. Sagaert, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
• Prof. R. Stevens, University College London
• Prof. T.H.D. Struycken, University of Utrecht
• Prof. P.M. Veder, University of Utrecht
• Prof. H.L.E. Verhagen, Radboud University Nijmegen
• Dr. J.A. van der Weide, Leiden Law School
• Dr. R.M. Wibier, University of Tilburg

Programme

DAY 1 THURSDAY MAY 27, 2010

DAY 2 FRIDAY MAY 28, 2010

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Fee
The Entrance Fee is set at € 100,- per attendant and includes two lunches. For the conference-dinner an additional fee of € 50 is asked. For students and PhD-researchers a special Rate of € 100 all-in applies.

Location
Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Expo- en Congres centrum M-building, room Athene.

Targetgroup
Academic researchers and legal practitioners.

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How to pay

Payment of the entrance fee (€ 100) plus, if applicable, dinner fee (€ 50) (total then € 150) is requested - within 30 days - for registration, at account number *41.58.78.659* in the name of Erasmus University Rotterdam, stating *Conference PAPL 20.25000*.
(Payment from outside the Netherlands: IBAN-code: *NL75ABNAO415878659*. BIC (= Swift)-code: *ABNANL2A*.)

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