Corporations in Private International Law A European Perspective [Hardcover]

This book provides a much-needed analysis of corporations in private international law. It discusses the principle of freedom of establishment and attempts to determine where a corporation has its seat for legal purposes.

Table of Cases
Table of Legislation
Part I: Legal Status of Foreign Companies. Present State of European Law
1. Cross-Border Company Relationships in Europe. Main Features
2. Recognition Theories. Private International Law Treaties and EC Law
3. Provisional Conclusions
Part II: Present State of Private International Law. A Comparative Analysis
4. 'Incorporation' Countries Versus 'Real Seat' Countries
5. Provisional Conclusions
Part III
6. Treaty of Amsterdam. Synthesis of EC Law and Private International Law
7. Final Conclusions
Index