- Docente: Michele Massironi
- Credits: 8
- SSD: IUS/04
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8783)
Learning outcomes
The main purpose of the course is to give a comprehensive view of the principles which govern international trade and cross-border contracts. At the end of the course, students: - are aware of the differences between domestic and international contracts - are able to deal with the questions arising from the latter category - are capable of understanding corporate law in terms of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures at the international level
Course contents
1) INTERNATIONAL TRADE: THE TYPES OF BUSINESS ORGANISATION. A) Companies: - Relevance of national law; - Subsidiary companies and groups of companies; - Foreign branches; - Transfer of the official address and rigth of establishment in accordance with EU law; - Multinational enterprises; - The European Company. B) Joint Ventures. C) Consortium agreement. D) European Economic Interest Grouping.
2) INTERNATIONAL TRADE: INSTRUMENTS. A) International commercial contracts; - General profiles: - The law governing the contract; - Disputes resolution. B) Types of international contract: - International sale of goods; - International distribution; - International agency; - International transfer of teconology; - International lease; - International factoring.
Readings/Bibliography
Texts and materials will be suggested during the course.
Teaching methods
During lectures practical cases will be examined.
Assessment methods
Oral examination.
Office hours
See the website of Michele Massironi