Transnational Commercial Litigation (M3125)
Transnational Commercial Litigation
Module M3125
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module examines the rules governing commercial litigation in which not all facts are linked to a single jurisdiction. In those cases, the following questions may arise:
- In which jurisdiction can litigation between the parties take place?
- The law of which jurisdiction governs the substantive issues of the dispute?
- Can a judgment rendered in one jurisdiction be recognised and enforced in another jurisdiction?
This module addresses those questions. It focusses on the relevant EC/EU Regulations and English domestic law, but there is also an opportunity to look at international conventions and the law in some other countries.
Module learning outcomes
Identify when a commercial dispute raises conflictual issues and what those issues are;
Critically evaluate the rules that apply in transnational commercial litigation to the allocation of jurisdiction, the determination of the applicable law, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments;
Demonstrate analysis and problem solving skills in applying the existing law to hypothetical scenarios;
Carry out independent study and research using a range of materials.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Sirko Harder
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