Weaker Economic Agents and (Un)Known Economic Risks in Private International Law

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At the heart of WEAKER PIL is the belief that law must not only regulate commerce and mobility but also safeguard the rights of those who may be exploited, sidelined, or silenced. We study the rules governing jurisdiction, applicable law, and enforcement in transnational cases, and ask how they can be better designed to promote fairness for structurally weaker parties.

Based at the intersection of law and economics, WEAKER PIL brings together scholars, students, and professionals with a shared commitment to justice in a globalised legal world.

Our team consists of scholars from legal sciences and economics. Together, we investigate how structurally weaker parties can be protected effectively across borders.